Paddlefest on Lake Davidson, March 26
No, this isn’t an event about getting your kids in line! Rather, it’s a fun event to celebrate the completion of the Lake Davidson Canoe/Kayak Launch and Nature Preserve. Join us on March 26 from 1 to...
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WOW! Stargazing at Fisher Farm Park
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,...
View ArticlePaddlefest ’11 A Great Success!
In spite of overcast skies and the threat of heavy rains (which fortunately never materialized), the inaugural Paddlefest on Lake Davidson was a great success. Over 100 people came for nature walks, a...
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The DLC Brings Birding to Life!
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...
View ArticleCicada update
We got this update from Lenny Lampel about the Cicadas. Sad to say, if you were hoping for a visit in North Mecklenburg looks like it will not be happening. To all volunteer observers and others that...
View ArticleThe American Chestnut-A tragic tale
Talk about being a “tree hugger”, I get weepy just thinking about the story of the American Chestnut. The blight that killed the American chestnut created what has been referred to as the greatest...
View ArticleRotary Club Making Wreaths for Charity
The Davidson Rotary Club is selling Christmas wreaths to benefit local charities such as the Ada Jenkins Center and the Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center. The wreaths are handcrafted in Ashe...
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John Marshall Custom Homes Offering Free Tickets to Spread the Love Event in...
John Marshall Custom Homes of Davidson is offering 10 free tickets to “Spread the Love,” a jazz, art, food and wine event being held February 24 at the Homewood Suites Davidson. Proceeds benefit the...
View ArticleWOW- Coyotes!
The coyote is a dog-like mammal that lives in North Carolina. They are known to live in all 100 counties of our state. Although in the past they lived primarily in the mid-western part of the US, they...
View ArticleThe Frog Days of Summer
If you venture near a pond or marsh at the height of summer, one of the first things you notice will almost inevitably be the croaking of the local frogs. All around the world, the mating calls of...
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