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 StatesLizards 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesDLC 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
WOW May: Tools, Trees, and Treasures
Beaty Park 832 Beaty Street, Davidson, NCJoin 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,
25th Anniversary Conservation Celebration!
Summit Basecamp 128 S. Main St., Davidson, NCIt's DLCs 25th anniversary this year so we're throwing ourselves an even BIGGER party than we normally do! The Conservation Celebration will be behind Summit Coffee Basecamp and the Town has been generous and let us reserve the parking lot between Pickled Peach/Ben & Jerry's and Summit so bring your lawn chairs and spread out.
Wilderness Calling: Firefly Fest
Fisher Farm ParkWhether 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
Conservation Camp Returns
One of our most popular new programs last year was a week of summer camp offered through the Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation called CONSERVATION CAMP and we're back again this year. Over the course of five days we introduce our campers to each of DLCs pillars: Land, trees, trails & greenways, and wildlife
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