On Wednesday July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, Odonata enthusiast Cindy Andrews will give a presentation on dragonflies and damselflies in the Quarry Gardens classroom—and then lead a trail walk to the damp and flowery places where they fly.
There are many reasons to like dragonflies and their smaller relatives damselflies: A single one can eat up to hundreds of mosquitos a day. Their iridescent colors light up a garden. And, says Cindy the nature photographer, “they are less compliant than wildflowers, but more cooperative than birds.” Plus, they don’t bite or sting.
Cindy is a Virginia Master Naturalist in the Riverine Chapter. To join her, sign up at quarrygardensatschuyler.org/visit. Binoculars or cameras are not required but may help you spot these aerial delights.
