World of Wonder
WOW February: In Search of the Spotted Salamander
West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United StatesEver 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 StablesJoin 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 CollegeJoin 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 StatesThe 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