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Dragonfly Festival at Eastman Nature Center

Published July 13, 2022 | Updated July 18, 2022 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

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Learn more about dragonflies and participate in some fun science activities at Eastman Nature Center’s Dragonfly Festival.

Eastman Nature Center

I’ve always enjoyed watching dragonflies silently move around in the air and land here and there. The Dragonfly Festival at Eastman Nature Center takes place Saturday, July 16 from 10 am – 2 pm. Drop-in anytime.

This event gives us a chance to learn a bit more about these beautiful animals in various ways. You can visit the dragonfly tent, catch adults and nymphs, test water quality at the pond using invertebrates, and learn how your actions affect their health. Take a photo with a giant dragonfly on a green screen, explore microscopes, and visit dragonfly nymphs.

Green Dragonfly

Additional information about the Eastman Nature Center

Eastman Nature Center is nestled in the sugar maple floodplain forest of Rush Creek. It’s a great place to begin an outdoor journey.  Walk across the floating boardwalk, explore the miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails for a bit of exercise or visit the newly reconstructed nature center.

Hop on the bike trails of Elm Creek Park Reserve or sit quietly and watch the creek flow by. Visitors may see trumpeter swans, wild turkey, bluebirds, dragonflies and abundant native wildflowers.

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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy!

Laura grew up in southern Minnesota and has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.

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