NEW DATE – Earth Day next to the Davidson Town Green
The Town Green 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC, United StatesThis year, the Town of Davidson’s Earth Day Festival will include a native plant giveaway from Davidson Lands Conservancy, a composting demonstration, and a series of family-friendly, hands-on, and informative Learning Zones hosted by Davidson College students. These Learning Zones will include posters, displays, and fun activities related to nine different environmental topics: air, biodiversity,
Davidson K8 Outdoor Classroom Mulching Day – Volunteers Needed!
Davidson K8 School 635 South St, Davidson, NCLocal Girl Scout and Gold Award candidate, Ella Landman, will be completing a second outdoor classroom behind the Davidson K8 School (635 South St) on Saturday, April 29; Saturday, May 6; and Saturday, May 20. Volunteers for any of these days are appreciated, but the mulching day of May 6 is most critical. This outdoor
Spring NatureFest at Roosevelt Wilson Park
Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St, Davidson, NC, United StatesDavidson Lands Conservancy is excited to host Spring NatureFest on Saturday, May 20th from 10 am - 12 pm at Roosevelt Wilson Park. Come experience the joy of nature through live animal demonstrations, fishing, and other activities free to all! NatureFest is an opportunity to learn about the many special plant and animal species that
World of Wonder: Inside the Hive with Beekeeper Amanda Bohmont
Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NCInside the Hive with Amanda Bohmont, Certified Beekeeper Saturday, June 17th | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 28027 World of Wonder invites you to discover the fascinating world of bees. With our expert guidance, we'll delve into the inner workings of a beehive, observing the bee brood
World of Wonder: Butterflies, Bees, and Bugs
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesButterflies, Bees, and Bugs Saturday, July 15th | 9:30am-11:00am Abersham Park Join us for a nature expedition led by local naturalist and pollinator expert, Rob Van Epps. Together, we will embark on a fascinating journey along local trails to explore the captivating world of butterflies, bees, and bugs, which play a crucial role as pollinators.
Moth Night: Nighttime in the Forest
Friday, July 28th | 8:30pmWest Branch Nature Preserve | 18232 Shearer Rd.River Run neighborhood Celebrate National Moth Week (July 22nd -30th) and embark on an adventure with Mecklenburg County's local moth expert Lenny Lampel, as we explore the world of moths and other fascinating creatures that emerge at night. Lenny will guide participants to different baited
How does our garden grow: A WOW family outing
Join World of Wonder for a tour of our Davidson community garden. What are your favorite vegetables? Do you know how to grow them? Want to learn about how a community garden works? Please read our WAIVER before signing up. Pre Registration is required. The Davidson Community Garden was established by Davidson United Methodist Church
Run for Green 2023
Davidson Village Green 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, United StatesDLC’s flagship annual event and fundraiser is Run For Green. This large-scale community event provides 5k, 10k and half marathon opportunities. The Race proceeds support local conservation efforts. Learn more and sign up at runforgreen.com
TreesDavidson Community Tree Planting – Fisher Farm
Fisher Farm ParkJoin DLC's TreesDavidson team as we host a community tree planting event at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson on October 28th at 9:00 am. We will be planting trees along the greenway leading down from the parking lot. No experience is necessary. Our TreeMasters will provide demos for their teams on proper tree planting techniques.
WOW November: What Is This?
Fisher Farm ParkCome discover wildlife in our woods and fields as we search for birds, insects, amphibians, and anything else along our path. Rob Van Epps, an expert naturalist, can answer many of our “What’s this?” questions – and point out wonders in our natural world we would have walked past. This outing is for children with