• Conservation Celebration: DLC’s Annual Meeting and Party

    Hurt Hub 210 Delburg St., Davidson, NC, United States

    Join us at the Hurt Hub from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for live music and light food and libations to celebrate the many conservation goals DLC achieved in 2022! A short meeting to vote on new board members will occur. All from the community are welcome!

  • In Search of the Spotted Salamander: A World of Wonder Family Outing

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

    Saturday, February 28, 10:00-11:30  West Branch Nature Preserve: 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC Ever wonder what’s happening in the woods during the wintertime while a lot of creatures are hibernating? Join Allen Lloyd, a local naturalist, and WOW, on a short hike in search of the Spotted Salamander and learn about this fascinating and gorgeous amphibian

  • Exploring Rocks and Minerals – WOW Family Outing

    Town of Davidson Parks and Rec Building 865 South St, Davidson, NC, United States

    February 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Parks & Recreation Pump House 865 South Street (Next to DK8 near the greenway)   Come explore the wonderful world of rocks and minerals with Elias Gianopolous, a local naturalist who has led previous WOW events. We’ll learn about minerals and gemstones native to our North Carolina home –

  • Tree Planting in River Run Neighbhorhood

    18832 Dembridge Dr., Davidson, NC, 28036 18832 Dembridge Dr, Davidson, NC, United States

    Join DLC's TreesDavidson for a community tree planting on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 am to noon. We will gather at 18832 Dembridge Dr., Davidson, NC 28036 and then split up to two locations along the greenway for planting. This event is family-friendly and we encourage wearing long pants and sturdy shoes that can get

  • Hints of Spring in Woods and Wetland – WOW family event

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

    West Branch Nature Preserve: 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson March 4, 2023 10:00 am till 11:30   With Spring right around the corner, things are beginning to move and grow!  Join naturalist Rob Van Epps on a woods and wetland hike. Amphibians should be active, and we will search for salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads. Along

  • Arbor Day Tree Planting

    Join Davidson Lands Conservancy's Trees Davidson for a community tree planting on Saturday, March 18 from 9 am to 12 noon. Location: Corner of Jackson St and Main St across from “old” Town Hall We will provide gloves, tools, water refills, and snacks. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. This event is appropriate for individuals

  • Spring Wildflower Ephemerals Walk at Fisher Farm Park

    Fisher Farm Park

    Join DLC and local wildflower expert, Paula Gross, on a walk to discover the surprises of early spring and possibly the rare beauty of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants are specially adapted to leaf and flower during a short window in the spring, braving potential frost to complete their reproductive cycle before forest tree leaves

  • Big Spring Clean Creek Trash Clean Up with DLC!

    Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St, Davidson, NC, United States

    Join DLC in a county-wide day of stream clean up to help keep our local waterways healthy and safe. Please join us to help improve water quality and wildlife habitat and get to know your neighbhors! Please wear long pants, shoes you don't mind getting dirty and wet, and bring a reusable water bottle. We will

  • Join DLC and World of Wonder at Woodlawn’s STEAMfest!

    Woodlawn School 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC

    World of Wonder has had the exciting opportunity to host a nature activity at Woodlawn's STEAMfest each year since 2019. This year's fest promises to be bigger and better than ever! This event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required. The mission of STEAMfest is to provide youth of all ages with free

  • NEW DATE – Earth Day next to the Davidson Town Green

    The Town Green 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC, United States

    This 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,