Pollinators
Fisher Farm Milkweed Flagging – Calling All Butterfly Lovers!
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesDavidson Lands Conservancy Outreach Activity Marking Milkweed in Fisher and Abersham Parks: A Family and Child-friendly outdoor activity! Saturday, May 15: 10:00 -11:00 am Location: Lower parking lot in Abersham Park at the Pavilion Activity Overview: Help mark wild milkweed in Fisher Farm and Abersham Park to protect the endangered Monarch butterfly! Monarchs need milkweed
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.
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
Milkweed Flagging at Abersham Park
Abersham Park 3540 Pleasant Garden Dr, Davidson, NC, United StatesJoin DLC and monarch butterfly expert, Cathy Denham, for a family-friendly flag-making event. We'll learn all about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, whose larvae depend on the milkweed plant for survival. The flags we create will help educate visitors and protect vital habitat from being mowed. Registration is required; please sign up HERE.
Bikes & Butterflies: Guided Tour of Davidson’s Pollinator Gardens
Davidson Lands Conservancy 120 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, United StatesJoin DLC for a guided bicycle tour to celebrate National Pollinator Week. We will gather at the town green (119 Main St, Davidson, NC 28036) at 10:00 am and visit several pollinator-friendly gardens. Experience the beauty of landscaping with hardy native perennials that will draw butterflies and birds to your yard. Learn how native gardening
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.