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Milkweed Flagging at Abersham Park
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesJoin Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) volunteers to help mark wild milkweed in Abersham Park to protect the endangered Monarch butterfly! This is a fun event for children and families. Participants will first gather in the Park pavilion to make flags to mark milkweed, and then walk to a patch of milkweed and install the flags.
Summit Coffee Hosts DLC Benefit
Summit Basecamp 128 S. Main St., Davidson, NCDLC corporate partner and generous community supporter, Summit Coffee, will support local conservation this fall at its Basecamp location on Main St. Join us at Summit Coffee on Friday, September 24 where Summit Coffee will be generously donating 10% of its sales for the entire day to DLC for conservation and in support of the
The Forest and Wetlands Prepare for Winter: A World of Wonder Family Outing
West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United StatesWe know that in October, it’s time to get out our sweaters and coats for the cold weather that is coming. The forest trees and wetland creatures, too, know that they have to get ready for the cold season. How do they know it’s time? What kind of activities do the trees and wildlife engage in
In Search of the Spotted Salamander
West Branch Nature Preserve 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, United StatesIn Search of the Spotted Salamander Saturday, February 12, 10:30-12:00 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
Arbor Day at the Farmer’s Market
Davidson Farmers Market Next to Town Hall, between Main & Jackson St., Davidson, NC, United StatesHelp us celebrate North Carolina's Arbor Day at the Davidson Farmer's Market on Saturday, March 5 from 9 to noon. Pot a seedling and bring it home to plant in your yard!
WOW: Nature and Music with Jamie Hofmeister-Cline
Davidson K8 School 635 South St, Davidson, NCJoin music educator Jamie Hofmeister-Cline on Sunday, March 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm for a musical journey in nature! We will make our own musical instruments out of natural objects and have fun playing along with Jamie! We will meet in the parking lot of Davidson K8 School behind the big rock. From
The Big Spring Clean Stream Cleanup
Roosevelt Wilson Park 420 Griffith St, Davidson, NC, United StatesJoin DLC in a county-wide effort to clean up our streams and waterways on March 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at 420 Griffith St, Davidson, NC 28036, Roosevelt Wilson Park. Removing trash from waterways is critical to protect wildlife and ensure better water quality. This is an excellent opportunity for families, teens, and
DLC and World of Wonder at Woodlawn’s Epic STEAMFEST!
Woodlawn School 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NCJoin WOW and many other local groups at Woodlawn School on April 3 from 1 to 5 pm for STEAMfest (a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! There will be dozens of cool activities for kids of all ages and lots of opportunities for learning and fun! Located at 135 Woodlawn School Loop,
Celebrate Earth Day at the Farmer’s Market
Davidson Farmers Market Next to Town Hall, between Main & Jackson St., Davidson, NC, United StatesDrop by and visit us on April 23, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Davidson Farmer's Market for a wildflower giveaway. We will be giving away native pollinator plants and seeds to promote a transformation from wildlife-sterile lawns to wildlife-friendly yards. Stop by to learn more about our 4 pillars of conservation, as
World of Wonder: Bird Walk with Rob Van Epps
Plum Creek Park 18928 Bartlett Creek Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesSaturday, May 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Plum Creek Park, 18928 Bartlett Creek Drive, Davidson Join us on a nature expedition with local birder, pollinator expert, and naturalist, Rob Van Epps. We'll walk along a trail discovering the activities of our local wildlife. This walk is during the peak of Spring migration, so chances of seeing colorful migrants is