BSA Troop 5171, led by Dr. Wolfgang Christian, volunteered to clean up trash and clear trails at Beaty Park on February 26. Despite a cold, misty day, four indomitable Scouts filled nearly a dozen trash bags with litter. This event was coordinated by sophomore Aubrey McGee, who showed great leadership! Many thanks to these teens
Saturday, November 13, 2021 Over 25 volunteers from our community, including students from Davidson K8 School, Community School of Davidson, Hough High, and UNC Charlotte gathered at West Branch Rocky River South Prong creek by Plum Creek Park. Led by Gordon Clark and sponsored by DLC and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Service’s Adopt-A-Stream program, volunteers donned
Join us on Saturday, November 13 from 9:45 am to noon, for a stream clean-up of the West Branch, a tributary of the Rocky River. We'll gather at 9:45 am in the Plum Creek Park (18920 Bartlette Creek Drive) parking lot (Bailey Springs neighborhood). After the clean-up, be sure to stick around for a fun,
Join us Sunday, December 5, 2 to 4 pm, at the Runneymede stable (19201 Callaway Hills Lane, Davidson, 28036) for DLC’s 21st annual meeting. Learn a bit about our challenges, successes, and 2022 priorities, along with a slate of new board members and officers for the coming year. Our guest speaker will be Zach Wallace,
Last Saturday morning, October 2, nearly 600 runners spread out across Davidson’s greenways and roads to participate in Davidson Lands Conservancy’s (DLC) 16th Annual Run For Green. The weather conditions were perfect, and setting the stage for strong runner performances and an enjoyable race experience. Run for Green, which includes 5k, 10k, and half-marathon events,
When did you first become aware of the importance of land conservation? It was during and following college and graduate school in New England. My first exposure was in the late 1970s, working for a program in Maine to identify geologically significant waterfalls. I experienced first-hand the powerful impact of land conservation on communities, people,
DLC is grateful for decades of collaboration with Davidson College students, whose talent and hard work have made many significant contributions over the years. This year, we are particularly pleased that the sustainability work of interns Chris Chao ('22) and Ethan Landen ('21), as well as DLC board member, Azella Markgraf ('21), have been recognized
Davidson Lands Conservancy hosted its 20th Annual Meeting—virtually—on December 6, bringing together board members, supporters, and conservationists. Executive Director Dave Cable reported the Conservancy’s 2020 progress in areas of land conservation, land stewardship, urban forestry, greenways and trails, and wildlife corridors. He also summarized organizational changes to increase impact and efficiency. “With DLC’s focus
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Davidson, NC (Feb. 27, 2019) – Today, Davidson Lands Conservancy announced it has achieved national recognition in joining a network of over 400 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work. “Accreditation demonstrates Davidson Lands Conservancy’s commitment to permanently
