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West Branch Wetland Hike on May 19th!

Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The Davidson Lands Conservancy is offering a guided tour of the West Branch Wetland Nature Preserve featuring a newly-constructed natural surface walking path. This 91-acre preserve contains one of the most important wetlands in Mecklenburg County. The preserve was purchased in October, 2008, by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and is home to a diverse [...]

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Nature Hike through the West Branch Wetland

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

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The attached video is from Saturday May 21. As a part of the opening of the West Branch Greenway, Chris Matthews of Mecklenburg County Natural Resources led a hike through the adjacent wetland. Joining him were expert birder, Rob Van Epps, Reid Patterson who knows a lot about fungi and butterflies, and Gary Marshall also [...]

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West Branch Greenway Grand Opening Draws a Crowd

Posted on 24. May, 2011 by Davidson Lands Conservancy.

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The West Branch Greenway was officially opened on May 21st. The Davidson Lands Conservancy supported this event by leading nature and birding hikes, and also organizing a fun scavenger hunt where kids were on the lookout for the wildlife and fauna of this unique natural area. Jim Garges (shown in photo), Mecklenburg County Parks and [...]