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SUMMARY:WOW May:  Meet the Beekeeper & His Bees
DESCRIPTION:Jesse Holland\, a beekeeper who formed Bizzy Bee\, was instrumental in helping the town of Davidson install bee hives at Fisher Farm Park. Jesse will give us an inside look into the world of bees. He will open a beehive\, take a look at the bee brood\, and talk about the life and jobs of bees as they work together to ensure their colony survival. \nThis outing is for children with their families. The minimum age is 5 years old.  Everyone should wear lose fitting jeans\, closed toe shoes\, and a shirt. Jesse will supply veils and gloves. No matter how much gear we put on\, there is still a possibility of getting stung. If someone is severely allergic to bees\, they should sit this one out. No dogs or strollers please. \nRead 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\, email Carly at Carly@davidsonlands.org
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/wow-may-meet-the-beekeeper-his-bees/
LOCATION:Fisher Farm Park
CATEGORIES:World of Wonder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Calling May: Lake Davidson Nature Preserve Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Lake Davidson Nature Preserve is a unique member of the Davidson park system offering both access to Lake Davidson and the oppotunity to rent watercraft from the town…but there are many more exciting parts of this space without ever leaving the shore. Join us for a walk through this amazing nature preserve and learn about the history and see some of the new installations and improvements being made to the park. \nThis event will consist a short hike through five stations that highlight the history and future of this park.  This walk will only be a mile and is good for people of all ages and mobility levels. If you have any mobility limitations\, please indicate this on your sign-up so we can make proper accommodations.  Please wear proper footwear and bring a water bottle. \nSign up is required which you can do HERE.  By signing up you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the description of the sign-up.
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/wilderness-calling-may-lake-davidson-nature-preserve-discovery-day-26/
LOCATION:Lake Davidson Nature Preserve\, 731 Jetton St\, Davidson\, North Carolina\, 28036
CATEGORIES:Education,Recreation,Wilderness Calling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Davidson Lands Conservancy":MAILTO:info@davidsonlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T123000
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SUMMARY:Identifying Local Trees: Lunch & Learn with DLC: A Guide to Using Field Guides
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with the Davidson Library for a fun and interesting lunch and learn about identifying local. trees.\n\nJoin us to learn terms to know and traits to look for when using a field guide or wildlife identification app. Then\, practice your new skills with a short nature exploration walk near the library. We will focus on trees\, shrubs\, and other common plants\, with some tips for birds.\nHave a field guide at home that you’ve been meaning to learn to use? Bring it along and we’ll work together to get you familiar with it!.\nCome dressed for the outside with your walking shoes.  Registration is required which you can do HERE.\n\nLunch will be provided!
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/identifying-local-trees-lunch-learn-with-dlc-a-guide-to-using-field-guides-events-charlotte-mecklenburg-library/
LOCATION:Davidson Public Library\, 119 South Main Street\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036
CATEGORIES:Education,Trees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Davidson Lands Conservancy":MAILTO:info@davidsonlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
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SUMMARY:Fisher Farm Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6th is National Trails Day. We hope you can get out and enjoy a trail that day. If you follow our social media account\, we will be featuring different local trails next week. \nFor our celebration\, we are going to offer a work day because we think the best way to celebrate something is to care for it. If you’d like to help\, join us at Fisher Farm Park to help install new signage to mark the entrances to our trails; help us paint blazes to mark our trails; or assist us with some light trail clean-up. We will provide all tools and supplies.  You only need to wear proper clothing & footwear and bring water.  We are doing this project in partnership with the Town of Davidson and funding is provided through a grant from the NC Trails Program. \nSign-up is required HERE.   \nBy registering\, you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the description.
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/fisher-farm-trail-work-day/
LOCATION:Fisher Farm Park
CATEGORIES:Trail Master
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ORGANIZER;CN="Davidson Lands Conservancy":MAILTO:info@davidsonlands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
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SUMMARY:WOW June:  All About Bluebirds!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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. \nPlease read our waivers HERE  By registering for this outing\, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. Pre-registration is required which you 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
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/wow-june-about-all-bluebirds/
LOCATION:Davidson College
CATEGORIES:Education,World of Wonder
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Calling June:  Firefly Fest at Fisher Farm
DESCRIPTION: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 Saturday\, June 13th. \nThis event will be led by Dr. Clyde Sorenson\, award-winning professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology at NC State University.  He won the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching AND the Environmental Educator of the Year award from the NC Wildlife Federation.  Dr. Sorenson will teach us about various types of fireflies and the habitats where they are found. Meet in the parking lot at dusk for the discussion and then as darkness falls\, hope to see some of these magical creatures. Please bring something to sit on and if you are bringing a flashlight\, please cover it so it only shows red or green light to avoid light pollution. \nRegistration is required.  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. Thank you! \n7:30 pm Check-In \n7:45 Dr. Sorenson’s Firefly Discussion and Q & A \n8:45 Firefly Stroll \nFisher Farm Park
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/9645/
LOCATION:Fisher Farm Park
CATEGORIES:Wilderness Calling
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SUMMARY:WOW July:  Moth Night with Mecklenburg County
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSign-up is required HERE.   \nBy registering you are agreeing to our waiver which can be found in the sign-up description. \n 
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/wow-july-moth-night-with-mecklenburg-county/
LOCATION:West Branch Nature Preserve\, 18232 Shearer Rd\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T073000
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SUMMARY:Run For Green
DESCRIPTION:Every tree\, trail and bird’s favorite race is back…Run For Green!  The only local race where ALL  the proceeds from your registration fees go directly back in to the things that make running and walking in our area so special:  the beautiful trees…the open green spaces…the cool streams…the greenways and trails…and all of the wildlife that cheer you on!  This is the 21st Run For Green but because we couldn’t hold the half marathon last year due to road construction\, this is our 20th HALF!  So lace up those shoes\, stretch your calves and get out and RUN FOR GREEN! \nRegister HERE for the lowest rates of the season. \nWe are introducing new courses and lots of exciting upgrades this year so join us or you’ll be GREEN with envy on September 26th.
URL:https://davidsonlands.org/event/run-for-green/
LOCATION:The Town Green\, 119 South Main Street\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Run for Green
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