Butterflies and dragonflies at Walker Nature Center, July 18, 20, 25, 27
Butterfly Class: An Introduction
July 18
7:00-8:30 PM
Reston, VA Vernon Walker Nature Center
Butterfly count July 20
Discover the colorful and diverse lives of Reston’s “flying flowers.” Learn how to identify Reston’s common butterflies and get a basic introduction to their life history. This class is a great way to prepare for the Reston Butterfly Count.
Register by July 15. Free for participants in July 20 count, otherwise $5. (Click on Nature, then scroll down for Walker Nature Center and scroll to Wildlife Counts and Classes.)
Dragonfly Class: An Introduction
July 25
7:00-8:30 PM
Reston, VA Vernon Walker Nature Center
Dragonfly count July 27
Discover the fast and fascinating lives of Reston’s “flying dragons.” Learn basic identification, natural history and conservation of local dragonflies. Learn to identify Reston’s common dragonflies and get a basic introduction to their bizarre behavior and complex history.
Register by July 22. Free for participants in the July 27 count. (Click on Nature, then scroll down for Walker Nature Center and scroll to Wildlife Counts and Classes.)