WOW- Frogs and toads in our Backyard!
Frogs and Toads in our Backyard WOW was honored to welcome back Ms. Theresa Morr of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, last Saturday at the Davidson Farmer’s Market. Did you know that populations...
View ArticleWOW- Bees, the Great Pollinators!
When people say “Pollinators” many of us think of Honey Bees first. Honey Bees, those bees that live in the hive boxes and produce the honey we dearly love in our hot tea or on our peanut butter and...
View ArticleWOW-What lives in a Meadow?
Do you have a place in your neighborhood where the grass doesn’t get mowed very often? Maybe you go out to Fisher Farm park sometimes or to Abersham or walk on the Greenway. Any of these places will...
View ArticleWOW-National Moth Week!
National Moth Week is being celebrated July 19-27. This is a chance to encourage people to pay attention to these interesting creatures that maybe don’t get as much recognition as their interesting...
View ArticleMeet Our Executive Director Roy Alexander
The Mecklenburg Times of Charlotte recently profiled Roy Alexander, the Davidson Land Conservancy’s first and only Executive Director. Thanks to Tony Brown for the excellent article, as well as the...
View ArticleGreen Space: Celebrating DLC With Music by Paleface
Celebrate an evening out with loved ones and friends as summer comes to a close. Join Davidson Land Conservancy as they host Paleface, a critically acclaimed band on Saturday, August 30 from 6:30-9:30...
View ArticleWOW- Crepuscular Animals!
Saturday at the Davidson Farmers Market WOW had a visit from a naturalist with information about Crepuscular Animals. What is a Crepuscular Animal? Well, you need to learn the meaning of the word...
View ArticleWOW-Dragonflies!
On my back porch I have a hummingbird feeder and the little hummers spend a lot of time chasing each other around. I love to watch them zoom by. But they remind me of another flying creature that you...
View ArticleReady, Set, Go!: Run for Green 2014 Final Instructions
Thank you to all who have entered Run for Green 2014! As of this writing, over 700 runners have signed up for one of our events, and we’re on track for a record turnout on September 20th. Here are a...
View ArticleSaturday in the Park Campout Returns to Fisher Farm!
Join the Davidson Lands Conservancy on October 11th for the 4th annual ‘Saturday in the Park,’ a fun-filled day at beautiful Fisher Farm park on the east side of Davidson. Featuring nature hikes, kids...
View ArticleStargazing Canceled
STARGAZING: CANCELLED We really hate to do this but due to the weather forecast (possible thunderstorms and overcast skies), we must cancel our Stargazing event, tomorrow, Friday, October 3, at...
View ArticleWOW- Stargazing Canceled but watch for the Lunar Eclipse!
I know I’m not the only one sad about the need to cancel the Stargazing at Fisher Farm that was scheduled for last Friday but I want to give you encouragement about Stargazing any time! Yes, the sky is...
View ArticleWOW-Spider Outing!
WOW’s October 18 outing, “Where do Spiders Hide?”, was a great adventure. Fortunately, many spiders chose not to hide from us that day. We looked at orb spiders in their webs and hunting spiders, which...
View ArticleWOW-Leaves change color in the fall!
The picture is of a Ginkgo tree in my yard. Every year in late October it changes from green to this lovely shade of yellow. And then, a few weeks later all the leaves fall off- almost overnight. Why...
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Tree Planting at Rocky River Nature Bluff
Saturday over 50 volunteers braved the colder temperatures and gathered at the Rocky River Nature Preserve off of Shearer Road to plant 250 trees. The planting was part of a collaborative effort...
View ArticleWOW-Winter’s a great time for a walk!
Enjoy the world of wonder on local trails! You can walk on the loop at the Lake Davidson Nature Preserve. And don’t forget the Greenway near Davidson Elementary School and The Pines At Davidson. Want...
View ArticleWOW- Foraging!
The picture featured with this blog is of some nice juicy blackberries that I picked last summer. I grew up picking blackberries with my parents and my brothers but that’s about as much as I know about...
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Town of Davidson To Honor Roy Alexander on February 27th
The Town of Davidson, together with the Davidson Lands Conservancy Board of Directors, is hosting a reception at Town Hall on February 27th from 5 to 7 pm to honor the life of Roy Alexander. Roy was...
View ArticleWOW-Stargazing at Fisher Farm!
World of Wonder’s Stargazing at Fisher Farm: Friday, March 27, 8:00 -10pm. Everyone is invited to a night of stargazing at Fisher Farm Park, sponsored by WOW-World of Wonder, Woodland Discovery,...
View ArticleWOW-It’s the Great Backyard Bird Count!
This weekend, Feb. 13-Feb 16, is President’s Day weekend and that means it’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count. This is an easy way to participate in Citizen Science in your own yard or...
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