NEWS

Earth Day Festival featuring
Davidson Lands Conservancy NatureFest
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Davidson Town Green

The Town of Davidson, Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), and Davidson College invite the community to a combined celebration of Earth Day and the DLC NatureFest on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Davidson Town Green. This expanded event brings together wildlife encounters, hands‑on environmental activities, and sustainability education for all ages.

Families can enjoy NatureFest’s popular wildlife experiences featuring snakes, lizards, owls, bees, and more. Nature‑themed crafts and games, along with engaging displays of insects, trees, and other natural elements, will offer many opportunities for interactive learning. Conservation partners—including Davidson College scientists, World of Wonder, and native plant specialists—will share knowledge about wildlife, habitats, and the natural world.

The Earth Day portion of the festival features more than 20 exhibits on topics such as pollinators, composting, recycling, aquaponics, waste reduction, wildlife‑friendly landscaping, and climate action. Town staff will be available to discuss local climate initiatives, tree care, electric landscape equipment, and electric vehicles. Interactive exhibits and hands‑on demonstrations throughout the festival reflect the 2026 EarthDay.org theme of Our Power, Our Planet, showing how collective leadership and individual choices can contribute to community‑wide environmental impact. Participants who walk or bike to the festival or complete a Learning Passport will be entered into a raffle. Free native plants from DLC will be available while supplies last.

A wide range of nonprofits, conservation groups, and environmentally focused businesses will participate, offering resources and hands‑on learning opportunities related to renewable energy, waste reduction, recycling and composting, pollinator protection, native plants, wildlife conservation, sustainable landscaping, environmental education, climate‑smart solutions for homes and communities, and an electric vehicle display.

Earth Day, celebrated globally since 1970, encourages communities to reflect on their environmental impact and take steps toward a healthier planet. By combining the Town of Davidson Earth Day Festival with DLC NatureFest, this year’s event highlights both the beauty of local wildlife and the importance of sustainable practices—offering inspiration, education, and fun for all ages.

For questions and additional information, please contact the Davidson Parks and Recreation Department at DPR@townofdavidson.org or 704‑892‑3349, or visit the website.