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  • DLC and World of Wonder at Woodlawn’s Epic STEAMFEST!

    Woodlawn School 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC

    Join WOW and many other local groups at Woodlawn School on April 3 from 1 to 5 pm for STEAMfest (a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! There will be dozens of cool activities for kids of all ages and lots of opportunities for learning and fun! Located at 135 Woodlawn School Loop,

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    Celebrate Earth Day at the Farmer’s Market

    Davidson Farmers Market Next to Town Hall, between Main & Jackson St., Davidson, NC, United States

    Drop by and visit us on April 23, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Davidson Farmer's Market for a wildflower giveaway. We will be giving away native pollinator plants and seeds to promote a transformation from wildlife-sterile lawns to wildlife-friendly yards. Stop by to learn more about our 4 pillars of conservation, as

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    World of Wonder: Bird Walk with Rob Van Epps

    Plum Creek Park 18928 Bartlett Creek Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

    Saturday, May 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.   Plum Creek Park, 18928 Bartlett Creek Drive, Davidson   Join us on a nature expedition with local birder, pollinator expert, and naturalist, Rob Van Epps.  We'll walk along a trail discovering the activities of our local wildlife. This walk is during the peak of Spring migration, so chances of seeing colorful migrants is

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    Milkweed Flagging at Abersham Park

    Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

    Join DLC and monarch butterfly expert, Cathy Denham, for a family-friendly flag-making event. We'll learn all about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, whose larvae depend on the milkweed plant for survival. The flags we create will help educate visitors and protect vital habitat from being mowed. Registration is required; please sign up HERE.

  • Trekking and Trails: DLC Group Hike at Fisher Farm

    Fisher Farm Park

    Celebrate National Trails Day with DLC! We will meet at the Fisher Farm Parking lot (21215 Shearer Road/Davidson, NC 28036) at 9:00 a.m. and embark on a hike through beautiful trails and greenway. Learn about local flora and fauna, as well as the rewilding iniative at Fisher Farm, as well as the stream restoration. This

  • Inside the Hive with Amanda Bohmont, Certified Beekeeper

    Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC

    Saturday, June 18, 10:00 -11:30 Woodland Discovery, 8755 Poplar Tent Drive, Concord Join World of Wonder for an inside look inside the world of bees. We plan to open the 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. If

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    Bikes & Butterflies: Guided Tour of Davidson’s Pollinator Gardens

    Davidson Lands Conservancy 120 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, United States

    Join DLC for a guided bicycle tour to celebrate National Pollinator Week.  We will gather at the town green (119 Main St, Davidson, NC 28036) at 10:00 am and visit several pollinator-friendly gardens. Experience the beauty of landscaping with hardy native perennials that will draw butterflies and birds to your yard. Learn how native gardening

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    WOW: All About Bluebirds!

    Davidson College

    Join DLC, WOW and Davidson College Biology professor Dr. Mark Stanback as we visit the bluebird nest boxes on the Davidson College campus. Dr. Stanback will explain the nesting behavior of Eastern Bluebirds -- you might get a chance to hold baby bluebirds in your hands!  We’ll also look for other birds and get tips on

  • Magnificent Moths: A Nocturnal Adventure

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

    Celebrate National Moth Week by contributing to community science! We will venture into the dark and utilize citizen science tools to document as many species as we can. No experience needed at this family-friendly event. West Branch Nature Preserve; Meet in the parking area at 18444 Shearer Road; Davidson, NC. Adult participation required if under

  • WOW: Butterflies, Bees, Bugs, and Dragonflies

    Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

    This World of Wonder family outing will take place Saturday, August 20 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. We hope you’ll join us on a nature outing with a local pollinator expert and naturalist, Rob Van Epps on  Saturday, August 20.  We'll be walking along local trails discovering butterflies, bees, bugs and dragonflies. You'll have a