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Discovering Dragonflies Workshop Session 1

Sat 11 June 2022 Discovering Dragonflies Workshop Session 1

Shropshire County Dragonfly Recorder Sue Rees Evans is running 2 dragonfly workshops aimed at beginners.

Session 1: The Cycle of Life- from egg to aerial acrobat!
Saturday 11th June 10am – 4pm
A great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of dragonflies and damselflies! Starting in the classroom we will take a journey through their highly successful lifecycle illustrated with a host of Shropshire species. Following lunch the afternoon will be spent around the centre ponds and River Onny observing some of the different life stages and witnessing behaviour such as holding territory, mating and egg laying.

Please bring wellies/walking books and waterproofs. If you have identification guides and hand lens bring those along too. Lunch can be purchased from the café or bring a packed lunch with you. Latest Field Guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Britain and Ireland available to buy for £17.95, correct cash or cheque.

£15 per workshop. Booking essential. Call 01588 676 060 to book.

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