Conservancy Camp: Outdoor Explorers July
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 12:00 (America/New_York) | Davidson Village Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
At its core, Davidson Lands Conservancy is about protecting the future. Every acre we conserve, every tree we plant, every greenway we support and every wildlife habitat we protect or restore provides for future generations. To ensure this work continues, we also put great emphasis on education. Teaching and engaging tomorrow’s conversationists may be the most critical part of our mission and we are always looking for ways to expand education offerings.
Davidson Lands Conservancy is excited to offer Conservancy Camp 2024, offered three times throughout the summer for ages 8-13. The camp will be five days a week from 9 am-noon. Each day we will look at a different aspect of conservation highlighting DLC’s Four Pillars: Land conservation, tree canopy, wildlife habitats and greenways and trails. Offered daily will be educational modules, crafts, fun activities and service projects . The cost for Davidson residents is only $100. Registration is open. Go to https://www.townofdavidson.org/1404/Summer-Camps for the dates and to sign-up before it fills.

WOW September: Where Do Butterflies Go When It Rains?
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Woodland Discovery, 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
Join WOW as we explore the world of butterflies. We will learn about their life cycles, host plants, how to identify them, and why they are so important. We will be on and off the trail, so wear sturdy footwear. Bring all your questions for a creative and explorative morning with (hopefully) live encounters with these marvelous insects.
This event is at Woodland Discovery: 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord
This outing is for children ages 4+ with their families. No strollers or dogs please.
Read our waivers HERE . By registering for this outing, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. Pre-registration is required HERE. Make sure you receive our monthly e-Blast newsletter. WOW registration links are always posted there first. If you are unable to attend, please update your sign-up so another family may participate. If the Sign-up Genius is full and you’d like to be added to a waitlist, please email Carly at Carly@davidsonlands.org

WOW June: ALL ABOUT BLUEBIRDS!
2025-06-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Davidson College
Join retired Davidson College Biology professor Dr. Mark Stanback as we walk around campus, check active bluebird nests, and band/measure bluebird chicks. You might even get a chance to hold a baby bluebird in your hands!
This outing is for children with their families. The minimum age is 4 years old. No need to bring anything but your curiosity. No dogs or strollers please. We will meet in front of Chambers building on Davidson College campus.
Please read our waivers HERE By registering for this outing, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. Pre-registration is required which you can do HERE. If you are unable to attend, please update your sign-up so another family may participate. If the Sign-up Genius is full and you’d like to be added to a waitlist, please email Carly at Carly@davidsonlands.org

Moth Night at West Branch Nature Preserve
2025-07-24 20:30 - 21:45 | West Branch Nature Preserve, 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Celebrate National Moth Week by investigating the world of Moths during this special after hours program. Staff will put up Moth sheets as the sun goes down and we will welcome these often overlooked creatures. Spend your time discovering their natural history as we walk back and forth between the sheets to see what the light brings in. Meet in the parking lot at the West Branch Nature Preserve. Only open to individuals who are 14 years or older. Limited to 15 participants.
Sign-up here before it’s full: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAB28A7F8C70-57230366-wilderness . By registering you are agreeing to our participant waiver which is listed in the description of the Sign-Up Genius and available on our website under Resources.
The rain date will be the following night: Friday, July 25th.

WOW July: Turtle Talk
2025-07-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Roosevelt Wilson Park, 420 Griffith St, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Get ready for a turtle adventure! Join naturalist Allen Lloyd – who leads our Spotted Salamander outings – as he introduces us to our hometown turtles. Allen will bring several of his live turtles for you to meet up close and gently hold if you’d like. Then we’ll explore together the banks of Roosevelt Wilson Pond in search of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Minimum age is 5 years old. Please, no strollers nor dogs. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear that can get wet.
Please read our waivers HERE Registration is required which you can do: HERE. By registering for this outing, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. If you are unable to attend, please update your sign-up so another family may participate. If the Sign-up Genius is full and you’d like to be added to a waitlist, please email Carly at Carly@davidsonlands.org

WOW September: Who Lives in This Creek?
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Abersham Park, 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
What kinds of little critters live in our local creeks? Join Rob Van Epps as we look for fish, salamanders, tadpoles and other aquatic invertebrates like dragonfly nymphs. This outing is open to children with their families, with a minimum age of 5 years. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear that can get wet (e.g., water shoes or old sneakers—boots won’t work as well, as water just comes in through the top!). Please, no strollers or dogs.
Please read our waivers HERE By registering for this outing HERE, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. Pre-registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please update your sign-up so another family may participate. If the Sign-up Genius is full and you’d like to be added to a waitlist, email Carly at Carly@davidsonlands.org

DLC TreesDavidson Tree Planting: Fisher Farm
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Fisher Farm Park
Please join Davidson Lands Conservancy’s TreesDavidson program as we add to our vital tree canopy. Help plant 75-100 trees at Fisher Farm Park. These trees add so much to our local ecosystem. They help clean our air, clean our water, lower temperatures and provide critical animal habitats. DLC will provide everything needed – gloves, shovels, rakes, trees, mulch, even pre-augered holes and a Tree Steward as your guide!
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and please bring your own water. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available. All ages welcome with proper supervision.
Sign-up is required which you do here. By signing-up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the sign-up description.
Tree plantings made possible in part through the generous support of Advocate Health.

DLC's TreesDavidson Tree Planting: Kenmare
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Kenmare Green, 12111 Kenmare Crossing Road, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Please join Davidson Lands Conservancy’s TreesDavidson program as we add to our vital tree canopy. Help plant 75-100 trees on and around the Kenmare community green. This is one of Davidson’s newer communities. It was built on a farmland with very few trees so we would like to add canopy to this neighborhood. These trees add so much to our local ecosystem. They help clean our air, clean our water, lower temperatures and provide critical animal habitats. DLC will provide everything needed – gloves, shovels, rakes, trees, mulch, even pre-augered holes and a Tree Steward as your guide! We just need you!
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and please bring your own water. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available. All ages welcome with proper supervision.
Sign-up is required here and by signing-up you are agreeing to our waiver listed in the sign-up description.
Tree plantings made possible in part through the generous support of Advocate Health.

Wilderness Calling: Night Sounds & Owl Prowl
2025-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Fisher Farm Park
Join Davidson Lands Conservancy for our November Wilderness Calling offering: Night Sounds & Owl Prowl at Fisher Farm Park. When the sun sets and the world gets dark, you have to rely on your hearing to experience the world around you. Naturalist Rob Van Epps will discuss owls and other things that we hear in the forest at night. This exciting celebration of owls (and great excuse to enjoy Fisher Farm Park after dark) includes an overview of owls & other nocturnal creatures, a short hike listening for these amazing creatures and s’mores (as long as the fire risk allows for an open flame).
This event is open to all ages, but we will be walking in the dark with limited light.
Rob Van Epps is an avid birder, naturalist and wildlife photographer who lives in Davidson. He served on the Board of Directors for the Davidson Lands Conservancy for many years, including two years as the President. He continues to lead walks for the DLC and other groups looking for birds, butterflies, salamanders and any other critters out there.
Check out his photos on iNaturalist at https://www.inaturalist.org/people/19858
Please bring a reusable water bottle and wear close-toed shoes. Sign-up is required here and by signing-up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the sign-up description.

Wilderness Calling: Prior Property Hike
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Prior Property, Address released to event attendees but near Pine Lake Prep
One of our newest additions to DLC’s conserved properties is the Prior property near Pine Lake Prep. It is a beautiful piece of land with a remarkable amount of biodiversity. The Priors have worked hard to support and conserve its natural resources and beauty. Join DLC in December to hear a brief a talk about the Prior’s experince conserving and caring for their property and then a 45-60 minute hike through the woods. Good walking shoes are required. This will be on uneven ground so a moderate fitness level is required. A walking pole is encouraged and please bring water.
Sign-up is required here and by signing-up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the sign-up description.

Abersham Park Tree Planting
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00
Please join Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Trees program as we add to our vital tree canopy. Help plant 75-100 trees on and around the Abersham Park stream corridor. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services recently completed a stream restoration project that necessitated the removal of trees long the stream banks. Part of the project provided for replanting of these areas and that’s what this project will help accomplish. These trees add so much to our local ecosystem. They help clean our air, clean our water, lower temperatures and provide critical animal habitats. DLC and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services will provide everything needed – gloves, shovels, rakes, trees, mulch, and a Tree Steward as your guide! We just need you!
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and WET and please bring your own water. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available. All ages welcome with proper supervision. This planting was made possible in part through the generosity of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.

Sign-up is required and by signing-up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAB28A7F8C70-62291774-tree

Creek Week BioBlitz with Mooresville Stormwater
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00
Become a citizen scientist for the day! Join Davidson Lands Conservancy and the Town of Mooresville’s Stormwater team to explore a conserved property in Mooresville and document local plants, animals, and fungi using the iNaturalist app. This activity helps scientists while connecting you more deeply to the natural world. Jeans and hiking boots with strong ankle support are recommended. The specific address will be shared upon registration. Please sign up here.

Fisher Farm Tree Planting
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Fisher Farm Park
Please join Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Trees program and Artrium Health as we add to our vital tree canopy. Join us to help plant 90-100 trees around Fisher Farm. These trees add so much to our local ecosystem. They help clean our air, clean our water, lower temperatures and provide critical animal habitats. DLC will provide everything needed – gloves, shovels, rakes, trees, mulch, and a Tree Steward as your guide! We just need you!
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and please bring your own water. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available. All ages welcome with proper supervision. This planting was made possible in part through the generosity of Atrium Health
Sign-up is required which you can do HERE and by signing-up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the description.

Beaty Park Clean-Up: March
2026-03-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Beaty Park, 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
Beaty Park is one of Davidson’s cherished green spaces but still a relatively new park and so needs some TLC. Come out and help us work on invasive plant removal, wildlife habitat creation, tree debris clean-up and other projects good for all ages and ability levels. We will provide tools, gloves and snacks. Wear good work clothes and please bring your own water. We will meet at the Hobbs Street entrance which is near 207 Hobbs Street because that’s closer to our work area.
This program is a partnership with Friends of Beaty Park.
Sign-up required which you can do here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAB28A7F8C70-62317821-beaty. By signing up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the sign-up description.

WOW July: Moth Night with Mecklenburg County
2026-07-18 20:30 - 22:00 | West Branch Nature Preserve, 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Celebrate National Moth Week by investigating the world of Moths during this special after hours program. Staff from Mecklenburg County will put up Moth Sheets as the sun goes down and we will welcome in these often overlooked creatures. Spend your time discovering their natural history as we walk back and forth between the sheets to see what the light brings in. Meet in the parking lot at 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC 28036 – West Branch Nature Preserve. Please wear proper footwear and bring a water bottle.
Sign-up is required HERE.
By registering you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the sign-up description.
