Westbranch Tree Planting
Westbranch Greenway 11932 Westbranch Parkway, Davidson, NC, United StatesDavidson Lands Conservancy's program TreesDavidson is continuing their 2024-2025 tree planting season with a tree planting at the Westbranch neighborhood. Please join and help us continue to strengthen the Davidson tree canopy and combat recent losses. This is open to all ages and all equipment will be provided. Registration is required which you can do
Wilderness Calling: Owl Prowl
Fisher Farm ParkJoin Davidson Lands Conservancy for our November Wilderness Calling offering: Owl Prowl and S'mores at Fisher Farm Park. This exciting celebration of owls (and great excuse to enjoy Fisher Farm Park after dark) includes an overview of owls, a short hike listening for these amazing creatures and s'mores. 5:30: Owls 101: Discussion with Rob Van
Wilderness Calling December: History and Hike at Chester Farm
Chester Farm Address to be shared laterDLC has conserved and stewards many beautiful properties in our area to protect water quality, forests, and wildlife. The Chester Farm is one of DLC’s standout conservation projects because of its large size, stunning beauty, and ecological value, in addition to the story of the unique and profoundly generous donation by the late Frank Chester.
Wilderness Calling January: Greet the New Year Hike
RunneymedePlease join us for our first program of 2025, a peaceful hike to welcome the new year, breathe in fresh air, set intention, and connect with the land as we walk the beautiful trails behind the Runneymede neighborhood. We’ll start with some conversation about focusing on and connecting to our natural surroundings as we walk
Davidson Learns Hosts Beth Wytiaz For Discussion on Protecting our Lands and Waterways
Davidson Town Hall 251 South Street, Davidson, NC, United StatesPlease join DLC's executive director, Beth Wytiaz on Wednesday, Jan 15th at 1 pm at Davidson Town Hall for a Davidson Learns workshop. Beth will discuss DLC and the work we do protecting and restoring our lands and waterways including a deep dive into what it means to conserve land, how it works and why
WOW JANUARY: Constellations, The Story of the Stars
Dana Science Building, Room 127, Davidson CollegeEvery night, the sky tells us a story that is written in the stars. The stories feature royal princesses, mythical heroes, and legendary beasts -- written by ancient Greeks and Romans and illustrated by the constellations in the night sky. We can see this story every night as the Sun sets and the stars become
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 832 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