In Search of the Spotted Salamander Saturday, February 12, 10:30-12:00 West Branch Nature Preserve: 18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC Ever wonder what’s happening in the woods during the wintertime while a lot of creatures are hibernating? Join Allen Lloyd, a local naturalist, and WOW, on a short hike in search of the Spotted Salamander and learn
Join WOW and many other local groups at Woodlawn School on April 3 from 1 to 5 pm for STEAMfest (a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! There will be dozens of cool activities for kids of all ages and lots of opportunities for learning and fun! Located at 135 Woodlawn School Loop,
November 13, 10-11:30 am Location: Woodland Discovery 8755 Poplar Tent Road, Concord Come explore the magic of fall with Susan Grewell, author of "Leaf Critters," by collecting leaves and using them to create your own nature art. We will also hike through the woods to identify trees and learn how to "press" leaves and flowers. This
We know that in October, it’s time to get out our sweaters and coats for the cold weather that is coming. The forest trees and wetland creatures, too, know that they have to get ready for the cold season. How do they know it’s time? What kind of activities do the trees and wildlife engage in
Join World of Wonder and expert local naturalist, Rob Van Epps, on Saturday, July 24 at 8:45 am at the West Branch Nature Preserve parking lot (18232 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC 28036) for a hike through wildlife rich habitats. We will learn about the many exciting inhabitants of this ecosystem, from slimy to feathered, as
Join local naturalist Allen Lloyd in exploring nature along the Abersham greenway including butterflies, birds, and other plant and animal life including a surprise animal encounter. This outing is for families with children. This event requires pre-registration, so sign up here!
Dr. Grant rocks a shirt covered in realistically rendered spiders! Dr. Dave Grant, retired biology professor from Davidson College and spider expert, kept kids and adults alike fascinated this past Saturday, September 21, 2019, regaling participants with stories of past ecological excursions and educating all about the different arachnids that were found. Two
Education Volunteer Join our World of Wonder, a family-focused environmental education program, to help us design hands-on activities at the Davidson Farmer's Market booth and create nature-based outings for children and their families. Please click here to volunteer. Outreach Committee Volunteer Join us to work on environmental projects such as Bee City, milkweed pastures
Mason bee on leaf Females lay their eggs in holes like these. There’s been a lot of buzz about honeybees in recent years. People are rightly concerned about the mysterious syndrome that causes colony collapse. But we should also be concerned about the native bee population. Did you know that
The eastern cottontail rabbit is a very common mammal in North Carolina and in most of the Eastern U.S. You probably have seen them dashing off into a thicket. They have brown upper parts, large ears, and a fuzzy white cotton-ball-like tail. They like to live in grassy fields with shrubs or thickets nearby
