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Dragonfly Mercury Project

Calvert Stewards are partnering with the National Park Service to collect dragonfly larvae from different nature parks.

As part of our Dragonflies and Damselflies of Calvert County research program, the Dragonfly Mercury Project engages citizen scientists such as students and visitors to collect juvenile dragonflies in national parks. Dragonfly larvae live for years underwater eating insects and even small fishes. Mercury builds up inside the larvae and can give scientists insight into the health of the waters in which they live. Mercury is a toxic pollutant that can harm human health and wildlife health. Mercury often enters parks as air pollution from distant, human-caused, sources, like coal-burning power plants.

Visit the National Park Service Project Website for more information on the project and results.

Project Description (pdf)


Upcoming trainings and workshops

    • 06/29/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
    • 6
    Registration is closed
    All ages, Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Explore the world of dragonflies and learn about these fascinating insects. Marvel at their graceful flights and discover their important ecological role.

    Location: Battle Creek Cypress Swamp

    Advanced Reservations are required - Please register by: June 23, 2024

    Program Fee

    Free for Society members
    $8 per family for nonmembers

    Naturalist in charge: Eva Blockstein

    COVID Policies and Procedures 

    The Calvert Nature Society has developed policies and procedures for public program operations based on state and CDC guidelines.

    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.

    Prior to participation in any Society sponsored program, we will ask each individual, if under 18 a parent, to agree to the participant waiver. The waiver agreement needs to be completed for each in-person program.

    Please read our full policy statement and waiver.

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