West Branch Wetland
DLC began advocating for the preservation of the 23-acre wetland on the West Branch of the Rocky River more than five years ago. And we never quit. While the actual, defined wetland was precluded from...
View ArticleWest Branch Greenway Grand Opening is May 21!
DAVIDSON, N.C. – If you’re a fan of the great outdoors or someone eager to see the construction of more greenways in the region, you’ll want to mark your calendar for May 21: From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00...
View ArticleWest Branch Greenway Grand Opening Draws a Crowd
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...
View ArticleNature Hike through the West Branch Wetland
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....
View ArticleWest Branch Wetland Hike on May 19th!
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...
View ArticleWest Branch Wetland Hike Was a Great Success!
The Davidson Lands Conservancy sponsored a hike to Mecklenburg County’s West Branch Nature Preserve on May 19, 2012. Thirty-five people attended ranging in age from 7 to 70, and a great time was had...
View ArticleWalk the West Branch: The Region’s Newest Nature Preserve
The Charlotte News Alliance has a great blog at www.backyardandbeyond.org. Recently, Amber Veverka wrote an excellent story about the new West Branch Nature Preserve which is located on the east side...
View ArticleCarolina Thread Trail to Mark Milestone in Davidson!
Please join the Davidson Lands Conservancy and the Catawba Lands Conservancy as we recognize a milestone in the development of the Carolina Thread Trail on November 17th in Davidson. Please see the...
View ArticleImages From Carolina Thread Trail Dedication
The Carolina Thread Trail celebrated its five-year anniversary, and the completion of its 100th mile of trail, at the West Branch Greenway in Davidson on November 17th. Attendees enjoyed a cool fall...
View ArticleDLC Annual Meeting is Set for November 10th!
The Davidson Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce that its annual meeting will be held on Sunday, November 10th near the West Branch Nature Preserve in Davidson. Members and others can enjoy an...
View Article