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WOW-Snowflakes for a Snowless Winter

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

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If you are like me you want to have at least one good snow each winter. I grew up in the South and we hardly ever saw snow where I lived so when we did have snow it was a cause of celebration. This winter is not looking too good for a snowfall. Please understand, [...]

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WOW- What’s this Rock?

Posted on 10. Jan, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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“What’s this Rock?” was led by Dr. Brad Johnson, Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Davidson College on January 7, 2012. Children and parents alike learned about different types of rocks. The children brought their favorite rocks and Dr. Johnson told them what type they are and where they are from. Thank you, [...]

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WOW- What’s this rock?

Posted on 26. Dec, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Hello Everyone! World of Wonder is very happy to let you know that we have an outing scheduled for early January: “What’s this Rock?” led by Dr. Brad Johnson. Saturday, January 7, 10:30am to 11:30am., Davidson College. Dr. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Davidson College. He’ll be giving us [...]

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WOW- Belted Kingfisher

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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When my friend Jay Wilson sent me this picture of a Kingfisher flying at Beaty Street Pond I was reminded of some folklore about the relationship between the Kingfisher and the Winter Solstice. According to Greek mythology after the wedding of Alcyone (also known as Halcyone) and Ceyx, Ceyx had to take a voyage and [...]

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WOW- Winter Solstice.

Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The December solstice will occur at 12:30 am Eastern Standard Time on December 22, 2011. It is also known as the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere due to the seasonal differences. The date varies from December 20 to December 23 depending on the year in the Gregorian [...]

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WOW-What’s up with the Squirrels?

Posted on 09. Dec, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Picture by Jay Wilson. What’s up with the squirrels? Recently I drove from my house to the grocery store a distance of about a mile, and saw three dead squirrels in the road. What’s up? Squirrel behavior is difficult to predict or understand. They live primarily in the trees but this time of year [...]

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Deer in Davidson

Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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These particular deer were spotted in the Hobbs Hill neighborhood and likely live on the 18 acres of town-owned property on Beaty St. that includes a pond and a wooded area that provides a home for a variety of wildlife. A recent article in DavidsonNew.net describes the very common occurrence of vehicle vs. deer accidents which [...]

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WOW American Sycamore

Posted on 23. Oct, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The American Sycamore is one of the largest hardwood trees of the Eastern forests in the United States. It is related to the Plane Trees that are familiar street trees in many European cities. The North American tree, Platanus Occidentalis, is recognized by its leaves which are 4 to 8 inches long and wide. The [...]

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Fall Wildflowers- WOW!

Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The weather this week has been so lovely. I couldn’t resist walking over to Beaty St. to see up close a patch of yellow flowers. While I can’t begin to identify them all the picture above is Goldenrod. And look at the grasshoppers enjoying a golden feast! Besides an abundance of Goldenrod I also saw [...]

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Skunks!

Posted on 30. Sep, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Many mornings we will catch the scent of skunk and certainly we see them from time to time. I know most of us have the experience of driving down the road and smelling the strong musky odor maybe before we see the road-killed carcass of a native Striped Skunk. Once when we were living in [...]