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Fall Newsletter Now Online!

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

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The fall 2011 edition of the Davidson Lands Conservancy newsletter is now online. Please go to the ‘newsletters’ link at the top of our website and select the link for Fall 2011. Or, just click here. This newsletter features articles about the new 243 county park at the site of the former Abersham development, Run [...]

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‘Saturday in the Park’ a Great Success!

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

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Over 75 people enjoyed a day of family fun activities at Fisher Farm Park this weekend as part of the Davidson Lands Conservancy’s ‘Saturday in the Park’ family campout. REI was a co-sponsor of the event, which was also supported by the Town of Davidson. Activities started in the afternoon with a nature hike led [...]

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Name the New County Park in Davidson!

Posted on 03. Oct, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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What would you like to call the recently acquired 243-acre park property that was formerly the Abersham luxury home project? Mecklenburg County, with assistance from the NC Office of the Trust for Public Land, has purchased this tract of open fields and mixed woodlands adjacent to Fisher Farm Park on Shearer Road east of Davidson. [...]

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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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The DLC Brings Birding to Life!

Posted on 17. May, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Rob Van Epps of the Davidson Lands Conservancy led a bird watching hike at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson, North Carolina on Saturday, May 14th. Adults and children alike enjoyed a misty yet beautiful morning hiking through this 200 acre jewel on the east side of Davidson. Several bird species were heard and seen, with [...]

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Birdwatching Hike at Fisher Farm Park

Posted on 29. Mar, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Come join the World of Wonder (WOW!) for a BIRD WALK, Saturday, May 14, 8:30am to 10am, Fisher Farm Park (co-sponsor, Davidson Parks and Recreation): Rob Van Epps will be leading this event. Rob has been a birder since the age of 8 and has travelled extensively to see birds, including all over the US [...]

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WOW! Stargazing at Fisher Farm Park

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

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On Friday, March 25th, World of Wonder hosted their Stargazing event. Though some clouds rolled in, participants were able to see a fair bit of the night sky, including the Pleiades, Sirius, Polaris, the Orion Nebula and more. Many, many thanks are due to Dr. Mario Belloni and his students of the Davidson College’s Society [...]

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Davidson Lands Conservancy – What We Do

Posted on 20. Feb, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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Davidson Lands Conservancy Executive Director Roy Alexander discusses the Lands Conservancy and our mission to protect natural spaces in and around Davidson, North Carolina. For more videos please check out our ‘DavidsonLands’ channel on YouTube.

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DLC is Now the Monitoring Agent for Fisher Farm Park

Posted on 17. Feb, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The Davidson Lands Conservancy is now the monitoring agent for Fisher Farm Park, a 200 acre natural area located on the east side of Davidson, North Carolina. Fisher Farm Park is a Town of Davidson Park, and Mecklenburg County holds a conservation easement on the property. As monitoring agent, the Davidson Lands Conservancy will play [...]