DAVIDSON LANDS CONSERVANCY
Davidson Lands Conservancy
Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) is a non-profit with the mission to conserve local lands and natural resources, connect lives to nature, and promote a conservation ethic. DLC advances its mission through education and through four programs: land conservation; greenways; urban forestry; and wildlife habitat. Growth pressures on Davidson are staggering and while economic development benefits our community, balancing growth with conserved lands and trees is critical to our quality of life and to keeping Davidson special, attractive, and healthy. http://www.davidsonlands.org
Dave Cable to Serve as DLC’s Interim Executive Director
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce that Dave Cable will become the organization’s interim executive director on September 4. Dave is one of the region’s most respected land conservation experts. He has a long history with DLC, including a...
Support Local Conservation: Sign-Up Today to Run, Walk, or Volunteer the 21st Run for Green
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy's (DLC) Run for Green returns on Saturday, September 26, with the 5K, 10K -- and the popular half marathon back on the schedule. The race starts at 7:45 a.m. from the Davidson Town Green. The course winds its way through...
Davidson Lands Conservancy Announces the Trane Technologies Care Grant for Treasure Trees
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) has announced a new grant to help care for our town's Treasure Trees thanks to funding from Trane Technologies, the title sponsor of the Treasure Tree Program. Homeowners whose properties host a Treasure Tree designated...
Beth Wytiaz Stepping Down as Executive Director of Davidson Lands Conservancy
NEWS The Board of Directors of Davidson Lands Conservancy announces that Executive Director Beth Wytiaz has decided to leave the organization in August. During her leadership, Beth guided the organization through a period of significant growth and...
Davidson Lands Conservancy Protects 5.6 Acres Near Lake Norman State Park
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) is proud to announce the permanent protection of 5.6 acres of beautiful, forested land in Iredell County, thanks to a generous donation of a conservation easement by Ed and Liz Harris. Conservation has long been a...
The Winning 2026 Run For Green Logo
NEWS The winner of the 2026 Run For Green logo contest is Giselle Carrasquilla. In addition to having her design featured on the official Run For Green shirt, she also received a $250 prize for her winning submission! Giselle Carrasquilla is a Davidson...
Davidson Lands Conservancy Adopts Three-Year Strategic Plan
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC) is a nationally accredited, community-based nonprofit land trust. Over the past nine months, our Board and staff have spent countless hours talking with community members, holding meetings, and sharpening language to...
Davidson Lands Conservancy Protects an Additional Fifty Acres of Local Land
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy recently partnered with two local families to protect their land. The first project involved working with Polly Kimmel to place a conservation easement on her unique 11.4 acres in Cornelius (bordering Davidson). The property is...
Long Treasured Tree Now a “Treasure Tree”
NEWS My sister and her family came to visit us in the summer of 1977 when we moved to Davidson. It was a particularly hot summer, and our little rental house had no shade, so we were never able to cool it off. During her visit, my sister persuaded me...
Davidson Lands Conservancy Welcomes First DLC Fellow, Lauren Collver
NEWS Davidson Lands Conservancy proudly announces the launch of its DLC Fellowship program and welcomes its inaugural Fellow, Lauren Collver. She will serve as an Assistant Director, supporting DLC’s stewardship work and daily operations. Collver is a...