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  • WOW November: What Is This?

    Fisher Farm Park

    Come discover wildlife in our woods and fields as we search for birds, insects, amphibians, and anything else along our path.  Rob Van Epps, an expert naturalist, can answer many of our “What’s this?” questions – and point out wonders in our natural world we would have walked past. This outing is for children with

  • WOW March: Hints of Spring in Woods and Wetlands

    West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United States

    With spring right around the corner, things are beginning to move and grow!  Join naturalist Rob Van Epps on a woods and wetland hike. Amphibians should be active, and we will search for salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads. Along the way, we’ll look for early blooming wildflowers, such as Bloodroot and Rue Anemone, and anything

  • UPDATED WOW Treasure Hunt

    Davidson K8 School 635 South St, Davidson, NC

    Our original date in July got rained out so we have moved to Saturday, August 17th.  Sign-up is open. Don't miss your spot. Trees are true treasures to the ecosystem. They shade our land, reducing temperature by 10 degrees; they clean our air and water; they benefit our mental health.  The Town of Davidson Arborist Andrew

  • WOW September: Where Do Butterflies Go When It Rains?

    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

  • WOW February: In Search of the Spotted Salamander

    West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United States

    Ever wonder what’s happening in the woods during the wintertime while a lot of creatures are hibernating? Join Allen Lloyd, a local naturalist, on a short hike in search of the Spotted Salamander and learn about this fascinating and gorgeous amphibian and why wintertime is when they are particularly active. You’ll learn about the salamander’s habitat,

  • WOW April: Nature Hike with Rob Van Epps

    Runnymede Stables

    Join naturalist Rob Van Epps on a hike in Runneymede Woods, a 50-acre conservation easement held by Davidson Lands Conservancy.   We will search for salamanders, newts, frogs, toads, early butterflies, and migrating birds.  We will even get to see the "Whale Rock," known to be the largest granite outcrop in Cabarrus County. The address will take

  • WOW June: ALL ABOUT BLUEBIRDS!

    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

  • Greenway Bike Ride with Lisa Watts

    Pump House 865 South Street, Davidson, NC, United States

    The morning after her talk, Lisa Watts will lead an adult (16+) bike ride to showcase Davidson's incredible system of greenways. The ride will start at the Pump House on South Street and weave through various greenways and surface streets out to the West Branch Nature Preserve and back into town and will be approximately

  • WOW September: Who Lives in This Creek?

    Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, 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.,