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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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Green Ball at Davidson College February 17th

Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Green Ball on February 17th at Davidson College! Hosted by Davidson College’s Environmental Action Coalition, the Green Ball is a night of dancing, fun and fund-raising for the Davidson Lands Conservancy. The dance runs from 7:00-11:00 in the Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Hall on the Davidson Campus. The ball [...]

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DLC To Host Aldo Leopold Movie

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

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Join us in the 900 Room of the Davidson College Union for a screening of Green Fire! See the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy! Green Fire shares highlights from his extraordinary career, explaining how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement. It also illustrates how Leopold’s vision [...]

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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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Stargazing at Fisher Farm October 14

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

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Please join the DLC, the Physics Department from Davidson College and the Charlotte Astronomy Club at Fisher Farm Park for another night of Stargazing at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson on October 14. All telescopes will be set up and ready to go by 8:00 pm. After that, no changes will be made. Therefore, you [...]

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A special guest post from Tryon Turtle

Posted on 14. Sep, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Hey there, last Saturday, Sept. 10, I visited the Davidson Farmer’s Market WOW booth. WOW-World of Wonder is a program sponsored by Davidson Lands Conservancy and Woodland Discovery connecting families and nature by providing free market booth activities and nature outings. These guys really know how to have fun! On Saturday, WOW sponsored an outing [...]

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Eastern Box Turtle

Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The Eastern Box Turtle is the North Carolina State reptile. It has a thick domed shell and the ability to close its shell completely- that’s why they call it a box turtle. Their shells have interesting markings. These turtles live on land, and lay their eggs on land. Their diet consists of insects, worms, slugs [...]