Age of participants: 6-9, must be accompanied by an adult

Many insects, such as dragonflies, spend the winter hidden beneath the water’s surface, surviving the cold months as nymphs and larvae. Others are specially adapted to appear only in the winter and early spring, making this a unique time to explore their world. During this program, we’ll venture into the wetland habitat at Flag Ponds with dip nets in hand, searching for these often-overlooked creatures. Along the way, we’ll learn how they survive the seasons, what their presence can tell us about the health of the ecosystem, and why wetlands are so important for their life cycles.

Location: Flag Ponds Nature Park

Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: March 5th

Program Fee: 

Free for Society members
$8 per family for nonmembers

Naturalist in charge: Rebecca Brown

Please consider the safety, health, and well-being of all participants in our programs and stay home if the participant(s) are ill. Full refunds will be given for cancellations due to health concerns.

Please read our full policy statement and waiver.