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SUMMARY:Wings Over the Water: A Dragonfly & Damselfly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to spot and learn all about dragonflies and damselflies in this fun\, hands-on outdoor workshop!\n\n\nDid you know that Sussex County\, NJ has more dragonfly and damselfly species than any other county in the US? In fact\, we have more “Odonata” in Sussex County than the entire state of California! \nSpend a day alongside the ponds\, streams\, and wetlands of Stokes State Forest as you discover the remarkable world of dragonflies and damselflies — some of the most ancient and acrobatic insects on the planet. New Jersey is home to over 170 species of these stunning fliers\, and this hands-on workshop gives you the tools and knowledge to find\, identify\, and appreciate them. \nLed by experienced naturalists and odonate enthusiasts\, Bruce Taterka and Tanya Sulikowski\, the day blends classroom learning with time in the field. You’ll learn to identify and photograph dragonflies in lake\, stream and meadow habitats. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned naturalist looking to sharpen your skills\, this workshop offers something for everyone. \nSchedule for the Day \n12:00p- Welcome & Orientation (Nature Center Classroom) \n\nIntroductions and overview of the day\nBrief orientation to NJSOC grounds and habitats\nSafety briefing and field ethics\n\n12:15-12:45pm Dragonfly Biology & Ecology (Nature Center Classroom ) \n\nDragonfly and damselfly morphology and behavior\nLife cycle: aquatic nymphs → aerial adults\nPredator–prey relationships and ecological roles\nImportance of habitat\nDistribution of the Pocket Guide to Dragonflies of the NJSOC and overview of New Jersey’s odonate richness\n\n12:45-1:15pm Introduction to iNaturalist & MacroBlitz (Lab Classroom) \n\nBrief introduction (15 minutes) for participants to download the app and learn the basics of uploading observations\nOutdoor practice with iNaturalist around Lake Wapalanne\n\n1:15-2:15pm Macroinvertebrate Sampling (Flatbrook River) \n\nSafety and ethics briefing\nKick nets and rock-flipping\nID keys\, field guides\, iNaturalist\nPhotographing specimens\nBiotic index\n\n2:30pm – 3:15pm: Odonata Exploration (Lake Wapalanne) \n\nExploring the shoreline and emergent vegetation\n\n3:15pm – 4:00pm: Odonata Exploration (Flatbrook River) \n\nExploring the stream and adjacent riparian areas\n\n4:00pm – 4:15pm: Wrap-up and Debrief \n\nReflection on the importance of odes the insect community\, and the impacts of habitat degradation\nBrainstorming conservation efforts and teaching and outreach strategies\n\n 
URL:https://njsoc.org/event/wings-over-the-water-a-dragonfly-damselfly-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ School of Conservation\, 1 Wapalanne Road\, Sandyston\, 07826\, United States
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