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Odonates are a fierce group of insects with highly variable coloration and habitat preferences. Bob and Maggie Honig, dragonfly experts, will discuss the life history and ecological importance of dragonflies and damselflies.

Bob and Maggie will give a presentation in the Jungemann Barn at Goose Pond Sanctuary on a variety of Odonates that are found in southern Wisconsin. Afterwards, we will make a short drive to Erstad Prairie, where we can walk down to the water and work on identifying the species we see. Please bring a sack lunch or snack; we will have time set aside to eat after the presentation.

Surveys conducted by volunteers and staff in 2020 and 2021 found a whopping 23 species of dragonflies and 13 species of damselflies at Goose Pond Sanctuary and Erstad Prairie/Schoeneberg Marsh! Short range binoculars and cameras will be useful tools to bring.

FIELD TRIP LEADER: Bob and Maggie Honig, Mark Martin (goosep@madisonaudubon.org or 608-333-9645), and Jim Otto

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

• We will be walking on fairly level, mowed trails

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 1 miles

RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 24

RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, participation is limited to 18 people. This event is now full, fill out the form below to join the waitlist.

Photo by Arlene Koziol. A dragonfly sits on purple prairie clover.