Dragonflies and Damselflies

@ Register Here $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Dragonflies and damselflies are remarkable creature that can be found in most freshwater habitats from backyard ponds to raging mountain torrents. They are predators throughout their lives, first as nymphs underwater and rule the skies as adults. This class introduces these insects, focusing on their diversity, life cycle, and habits. We will also talk about the basics for identifying them, so that students will be ready to head to the nearest wetland to observe them. The Santa Cruz Dragonfly Festival runs all of September and this class supports the wonderful event! Instructor Jeff Babson Jeff Babson is an all-around naturalist, with particular interest in birds, butterflies, moths, beetles and dragonflies. Owner of Sky Island Tours, an environmental education and eco-tour company, Jeff has led birding tours for the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Pima County Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and several birding festivals in southern Arizona (Wings over Willcox, Southwest Wings, Tucson Birding and Nature Festival). He lives in Vail with his wife and two children. Refund & Cancellation Policy No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. Upcoming Classes Classes, Art Full Sassy Saguaro Bracelet Workshop August 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Classes, Gardening Canceled Designing a Serene Zen Desert Container Garden August 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Special Monsoon Sessions: Gabrielle Pietrangelo August 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Classes, Wellness The Healing Power of Flowers August 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am