As well as dragonfly walks and talks there are a number of Shropshire based courses that focus on adults, larvae and exuviae and the fascinating life cycle of these insects. If you know of any planned Shropshire dragonfly events that you would like me to list here or if you would like me to give a talk or provide some identification training then please do get in touch.
STOP PRESS: The first 2025 events detailed below…
Introduction to Dragonflies and Damselflies
2 day course
10am-5pm Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July, 2025.
Preston Montford FSC Centre
Aim: Sue Rees Evans is running a dragonflies and damselflies identification course.
This beginners course is aimed at all those with a desire to learn more about these stunning insects. Open to all levels of ability you will be introduced to a number of dragonflies and damselflies close up so that you will be confident in your ability to identify them and make species records.
The course will include:
An introduction to damselflies and dragonflies and the differences between them
Classroom workshops on the identification of dragonflies and damselflies
Hands-on practice (weather permitting) netting and identifying dragonflies in the field
An explanation of how to take your interest further and actively contribute to the conservation of these insects by making biological records
For full details, booking information and costs please follow this link:
Identification of Dragonfly Larvae and Exuviae
Hopefully a 2025 date TBC soon…
Preston Montford FSC Centre
Aim: Sue Rees Evans is running a dragonfly larvae and exuviae identification workshop aimed at beginners.
The course commences with an introduction to dragonfly larvae and the part they play in the dragonfly lifecycle. Participants will then be introduced to the features used to identify specimens and an indoor practical workshop then focuses on the identification of exuviae.
After lunch we will focus on larvae, dipping in the field centre ponds and hopefully finding some specimens enabling us to practice some hands-on identification. The afternoon will be completed by returning to the classroom to discuss how to take your interest further by actively contributing biological records to inform the conservation of dragonflies and damselflies.
For full details, booking information and costs please follow this link