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Dragonflies in a Pond
Sponsored by Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln Instructor: Drumlin Farm Staff - ' Audience: Family (suitable for children 0 - 7 years) Members: Adult $11.00, Child $11.00 Nonmembers: Adult $13.00, Child $13.00
Brightly colored jewels flit gently over the water. What are they? Explore the life and lore of dragonflies. Dip a net into a pond looking for the mosquito eating nymph stage. Hear some dragonfly tales and make your own dragonfly to take home.
All ages welcome, up to three children per adult. Fees apply to all participants, both adults and children. "Backpack babies" (under 12 months and carried in a backpack or sling) are welcome free of charge, though please mention these participants when registering. The fee for children between the ages of 12 and 17 months is half the regular fee. Mass Audubon family memberships must be current to receive member rates; please consider joining when registering.
Things You Should Know:
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is a dynamic environment. Occasionally we may make programmatic changes to take advantage of new opportunities or to maintain the safety of the visitors and the animals we care for.
Children should be the age indicated by the start of each program.
Programs include time indoors, as well as outside, and will run rain or shine; please come dressed comfortably for our outdoor adventures! In case of extreme weather, call 781-259-2200 and press 2, then 3, and a recorded message will inform you of any cancelled programs.
In programs where there is a farm to food connection, snacks from the farm may be incorporated.
Instructions and Directions: Please check in at the admisisons window to find out where your class will meet.
