Dragons and Damsels: learn about dragonflies and their kin at this free talk in Dundas

Urquhart Butterfly Garden,

Centennial Park, Dundas Ontario

Dragonflies and Their Kin: Masters of Air and Water: Brenda Van Ryswyk

Saturday, Aug 15, 11:00am

The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is hosting a free workshop by Dragonfly and Damselfly expert Brenda Van Ryswyk.“Dragonflies & Their Kin: Masters of Air & Water” will take place on Saturday August 15 at 11am.

Dragonflies and Damselflies are exciting to watch, with their extraordinary displays of speed and agility in the air. However, don't be deceived by their beauty, because they are also very powerful hunters and gobble up scores of smaller insects as they zip through the air.

Brenda Van Ryswyk is known for her ability to spot and identify dragonflies. She is also an excellent teacher and holds workshops across Ontario. The workshop is suitable for young and old, and everyone is guaranteed to leave with their eyes opened to the remarkable lives of dragonflies.

The workshop will proceed in rain or shine. In case of rain, the workshop will be held with a slide show, in the Hamilton Airforce Club, adjacent to the garden.

Please bring a chair.

For more information about the Urquhart Butterfly Garden please visit http://urquhartbutterfly.com

The Summer Series is funded by the Dougher Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation.

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Website: http://urquhartbutterfly.com

Guide to Ontario Dragonflies: http://onnaturemagazine.com/odonata-guide.html

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