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,
Wilderness Calling February: Beaty Park, The HEART of Conservation in Davidson
Beaty Park Beaty Street, Davidson, NCOur February Wilderness Calling event is all about LOVE...The first part is a hike and highlighting all the things to love about Beaty Park and then an optional work day to help show Beaty Park our appreciation. We will kick-off this event with a hike that is good for all levels. Our guides will talk
Volunteer Work Day at Fisher Farm Park
Fisher Farm ParkThis Friday from 9-11:30 am DLC is hosting a volunteer work day at Fisher Farm Park. The Wildlife Enhancement Collaborative is hosting a controlled burn in the Fisher Farm forest in March to strengthen the canopy. In preparation for this, there are a few projects that need to be tackled at the park including moving
Summer’s Walk Tree Planting
Summer's Walk 17328 Summer's Walk Blvd, Davidson, North CarolinaReplenishing Davidson's urban tree canopy is one of DLCs most vital missions. Our goal is to plant 200 trees each year which we accomplish through a variety of community tree plantings that we hold during our region's planting season (October 1st-March 30th). DLC is kicking off our 25th anniversary year with a planting at Summer's
Wilderness Calling March: Ephemeral Walk
Our March Wilderness Calling event will fill-up so sign-up early and join DLC and local wildflower expert, Botanist Paula Gross, on a walk to discover the surprises of early spring and possibly the rare beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Expect to tune your senses and immerse yourself in the woods at Fisher Farm, as Paula
Mooresville Creek Week Presentation by Beth Wytiaz
West Branch Library 614 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesMooresville is hosting their third annual Creek Week and have invited DLC executive director, Beth Wytiaz to present as part of a jam-packed calendar of events. Check out their schedule HERE and plan to join Beth for her overview of DLC or check out one of the other exciting events.
NC Arbor Day Tree Planting
Fisher Farm ParkReplenishing Davidson's urban tree canopy is one of DLCs most vital missions. Our goal is to plant 200 trees each year through community events during tree planting season (October 1st-March 30th). As part of our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating NC Arbor Day with a special tree planting event at Fisher. We are hosting this
Beaty Park Clean-Up
Beaty Park Beaty Street, Davidson, NCJoin Davidson Lands Conservancy and help clean-up Beaty Park. We will be doing invasive plant removal and moving forest debris to be chipped up and turned into mulch. Sign-up is required which you can do here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AEAB28A7F8C70-55907641-beaty
How to Have a Flourishing Yard for Beauty and Wildlife
River Run Country Club Ballroom 19125 River Falls Dr, DavidsonDLC, in partnership with the River Run Property Owners Association, is hosting an educational session on maximizing one of your most important conservation assets...your yard. Beth Wytiaz (DLC executive director), Andrew Sileo (Town of Davidson arborist) and Brad Vice (Landscape Consultant, Carolina Land Consultants) will lead a discussion on the importance of natives landscaping; choosing
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