Dragon Fly Celebration 2017
Name:
Dragon Fly Celebration 2017
Date:
August 11, 2017 - August 12, 2017
Event Description:
Join Sibley Nature Center in discovering odonates at the 4th Annual Dragonfly Celebration! Sponsored by Dr. Jose R. and Mary L. Ensenat, this year's celebration spans three events featuring dragon fly experts, Dr. John and Kendra Abbott.
Fri., Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
The Dragonfly Celebration begins with "An Evening with Dr. John Abbott." Join us inside Sibley Nature Center, where Dr. Abbott will transport you into the Secret Lives of Dragonflies and Damselflies. He will reveal where and how these amazing animals live, and why he has chosen to study them. This is a free public program held in the Sibley Auditorium.
Dragonflies of Sibley
Sat., Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dragonflies love to hang around ponds and so do we! That’s why the 2017 Dragonfly Celebration is happening at Sibley’s Pond! Just park in the Sibley Parking lot and follow the signs to our shaded pond or catch a ride on the "Dragonfly Express." The celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with places to observe dragonflies, crafts, a dragonfly gift shop, and more. At 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. John and Kendra Abbott will lead dragonfly walks around the pond, identifying dragonflies and sharing their knowledge. The celebration is free to the public.
Odonata Workshop
Pre-Registration Required
Sat., Aug. 12, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For the dragonfly enthusiast the day doesn’t end at 12:30! Instead, join Dr. John and Kendra Abbott for lunch inside Sibley Nature Center followed by a two-hour in depth session on dragonfly identification. Dr. Abbott will share the little clues that dragonfly professionals use to tell one species from another.
*Registration is required and space is limited for the Odonata Workshop. Fees are $25 for Sibley members or $30 for non-members, which includes a box lunch and beverage.
Fri., Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
The Dragonfly Celebration begins with "An Evening with Dr. John Abbott." Join us inside Sibley Nature Center, where Dr. Abbott will transport you into the Secret Lives of Dragonflies and Damselflies. He will reveal where and how these amazing animals live, and why he has chosen to study them. This is a free public program held in the Sibley Auditorium.
Dragonflies of Sibley
Sat., Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dragonflies love to hang around ponds and so do we! That’s why the 2017 Dragonfly Celebration is happening at Sibley’s Pond! Just park in the Sibley Parking lot and follow the signs to our shaded pond or catch a ride on the "Dragonfly Express." The celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with places to observe dragonflies, crafts, a dragonfly gift shop, and more. At 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. John and Kendra Abbott will lead dragonfly walks around the pond, identifying dragonflies and sharing their knowledge. The celebration is free to the public.
Odonata Workshop
Pre-Registration Required
Sat., Aug. 12, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For the dragonfly enthusiast the day doesn’t end at 12:30! Instead, join Dr. John and Kendra Abbott for lunch inside Sibley Nature Center followed by a two-hour in depth session on dragonfly identification. Dr. Abbott will share the little clues that dragonfly professionals use to tell one species from another.
*Registration is required and space is limited for the Odonata Workshop. Fees are $25 for Sibley members or $30 for non-members, which includes a box lunch and beverage.
