Dragonfly Monitoring

media release: Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies. Help identify species and collect data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email citizenscience@arboretum.wisc.edu). Recommended for ages 12 and up. Walks take place several times a month through early October. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Note: Dragonflies prefer sunny days and warm weather, so walks may be canceled if it is rainy or cool. Check the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society Facebook group or call the visitor center on the day of the walk (after 9 a.m. for Saturday walks) to find out if a walk is cancelled for weather.

2024 walks

Saturday, May 25, 10–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 12, 3–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 29, 10–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 10, 3–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 27, 10–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug 14, 3–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 31, 10–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept 11, 3–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept 28, 12–1:30 p.m. (later start because morning likely to be cooler)

Wednesday, Oct 9, 3–4:30 p.m.