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Dragons and Damsels

August 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

| LP/Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Join a naturalist as we look for dragonflies and damselflies along the edges of the ponds in Tinkers Creek Nature Preserve. Discover how these acrobatic creatures fly, hunt and patrol their territories. Learn about their amazing lifecycle and their importance to the ecosystem. Bug spray is recommended.

Details

Date
August 30
Time
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Location
1230 Old Mill Rd.
Aurora, OH 44202 United States + Google Map

Other

Age Group
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Virtual or In Person
In Person
Park
Liberty Park

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