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WOW-Dawn Chorus!

Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Early in the morning before the sun rises there is a sound called the dawn chorus and all the birds are singing. We heard a Northern Cardinal singing outside our window this morning about 6:45. It was saying Cheer, Cheer, Cheer, Birdy, Birdy, Birdy, or at least that’s what it sounds like. And then a [...]

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Toast the Earth Fundraiser for DLC

Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Earth Day is April 22nd, and the DLC encourages you to start celebrating early by attending our Toast the Earth fundraiser on April 13, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) invites you view nature-themed artwork and to sample an array of North Carolina wine, beer and companion foods at its third annual Toast the Earth event held at the Homewood Suites by Hilton®, at 125 Harbor Place Drive, Davidson, NC.

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Run for Green 2012 to be Part of Local Race Series!

Posted on 09. Mar, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The Davidson Lands Conservancy is again sponsoring Run for Green, a series of races that support our efforts to protect land and educate the public about the benefits of nature and open spaces. This year’s Run for Green will be held on Saturday, September 15, and will again feature a half-marathon, 10K and 5K. To [...]

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Video From WOW! Visit to the Davidson College Herpetology Lab

Posted on 21. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The Davidson Land Conservancy’s World of Wonder (WOW!) program recently hosted a visit to the Herpetology Lab at Davidson College, and we’ve got the video to prove it. Watch the YouTube video by clicking here. Check out our other post for more details about this visit as well as some photos. Be sure to mark [...]

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WOW Visit to Davidson College Herp Lab

Posted on 20. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Scaly, Slimy, but Never Scary – Come Pet Something That’s Not Hairy. A very fortunate group of children and their parents had a wonderful time learning about the world of herpetology. Ms. Nitya Rao, of Davidson College, gave us some great information about reptiles and amphibians, especially those native to North Carolina. We got to [...]

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Green Ball 2012 Was a Swinging Success!

Posted on 18. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The Davidson College Environmental Action Committee again sponsored Green Ball, an annual event held to benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy. Featuring contra dancing, live music, food and a silent auction, Green Ball 2012 was a great success! To see a video of Green Ball 2012, click here. This Green Ball marked the 8th annual event. [...]

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WOW- The Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend!

Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Today’s post is just to remind you of the GBBC which is this weekend, Feb. 17-20. If you live in the Charlotte area you might want to get out and see some other surroundings on what promises to be another lovely, warm for February, weekend. This great website shows some interesting places to watch birds near [...]

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WOW Winter Beauty at Lake Davidson Nature Preserve

Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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At our lovely Lake Davidson Nature Preserve there is a stand of American Beech trees(Fagus Grandifolia). This tree is native to the east in the United States and southern Canada. It grows to 60 to 80 feet and has a rounded crown. The leaves are oval with a tip and saw-toothed edges. Beech trees produce [...]

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WOW Great Backyard Bird Count!

Posted on 07. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Look for WOW at the Davidson Farmer’s Market on Saturday Feb. 11. We’ll be there promoting The Great Backyard Bird Count which is always held Presidents’ Day Weekend. This year that will be February 17-20. This is an opportunity for people of all ages to be a part of Citizen Science. You can count in your [...]

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John Marshall Custom Homes Offering Free Tickets to Spread the Love Event in Davidson

Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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John Marshall Custom Homes of Davidson is offering 10 free tickets to “Spread the Love,” a jazz, art, food and wine event being held February 24 at the Homewood Suites Davidson. Proceeds benefit the Davidson Lands Conservancy, Ada Jenkins, and the Community School of Davidson.