• West Davidson and CSD Tree Plantings

    CSD 565 Griffith Street, Davidson, NC

    Davidson Lands Conservancy and TreesDavidson are kicking off their 2024-2025 tree planting season with plantings around the historical neighborhood of West Davidson and at Community School of Davidson.  We are planting trees around Davidson Housing Coalition properties, Ada Jenkins, CSD Lower School and the Dan Carrigan amphitheater.  Please join and help us continue to strengthen

  • Wilderness Calling October: The Nature Reset

    Fisher Farm Park

    Join us for October’s Wilderness Calling offering: The Nature Reset.  Therapeutic nature experiences are evidence-based ancient medicine for our modern times. Fused with the science of mindfulness and somatic therapy, this experiential workshop will give you tools to restore your nervous system and thrive wherever you are. You will learn strategies for connecting with Nature

  • Westbranch Tree Planting

    Westbranch Greenway 11932 Westbranch Parkway, Davidson, NC, United States

    Davidson 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 Park

    Join 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 later

    DLC 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

    Runneymede

    Please 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 States

    Please 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 College

    Every 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 States

    Ever 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, NC

    Our 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