Beaty Park Clean-Up

Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NC

Join 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, Davidson

DLC, 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 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

Earth Day Festival

The Town of Davidson is hosting its Earth Day Festival again this year.  The event will be Saturday, April 26th from 10 am-1 pm on the grassy space between the Town Green and the DCPC Congregation House and is always a great time. This year the event will feature great booths plus food, music, games,

Wilderness Calling April: Archer Hike and Search for Orchids

One of DLCs treasured conservation easements is on a 27-acre piece of land located in Mooresville and owned by Cindy and Frankie Archer.  The property is mostly woodland consisting of mixed aged trees and includes a small intermittent stream flanking the eastern side of the land.  Besides the wonderful wildlife habitat and ecosystem provided by this

NatureFest 2025

Davidson Village Green 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, United States

Lizards and hawks and owls, Oh my!   DLC is back for our 4th annual NatureFest. Local conservation partners, Davidson College scientists, Woodlawn’s STEAMfest, World of Wonder, native plants experts, Red Wolves Coalition, Mecklenburg County Beekeepers and many more will gather on the green to share their knowledge of wildlife and native habitats.  We have

Wilderness Calling May: River Run Creek Walk

Start of River Run Greenway 17569 River Ford, Davidson, NC, United States

Join Davidson Lands Conservancy and River Run POA and discover the beauty of the West Branch of the Rocky River that runs next to the River Run greenway. This is a kids program for school-aged children and their accompanying adults.  We will learn about the plants and wildlife that live around and depend on the

ELEMENTS Exhibit at the Cain Center

Cain Center for the Arts 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC, United States

DLC is partnering with The Cain Center on an exciting installation.  This thoughtful exhibit challenging viewers to consider the environment features the work of innovative artists Joel Hunnicutt and Julie Anne Greenberg, the recipients of the Exhibition Award from ArtFields 2024 Competition. This exhibit focuses on Joel's craftsmanship with wood, and Julie's creativity surrounding the

Wilderness Calling: Firefly Fest

Fisher Farm Park

Whether you call them fireflies or lightening bugs, few things signify the beginning of a Southern summer more than the first sighting of one. Our next Wilderness Calling the SUPER popular  Firefly Fest at Fisher Farm on Friday, May 30th. This event will be led by Dr. Clyde Sorenson, a professor of Entomology and Plant

WOW May: Tools, Trees, and Treasures

Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NC

Join us for an exciting outdoor adventure with Town of Davidson Arborist Andrew Sileo! Ever wonder what it takes to care for towering trees? Andrew will introduce you to his fascinating arsenal of tools—some you’ve probably never seen before! Can you guess what they’re for? You might even get a chance to use his throwball,