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Survey: Metz Wetlands Butterfly and Dragonfly, July 10th

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Photo credit: Juan Gonzalez

Friday, July 10, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Metz Wetlands
15875 Neabsco Road
Woodbridge, VA, 22191

Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle established for the annual North American Butterfly Association’s Annual Count.

Note: The usual 8:30 AM start time may be changed to 8:00 AM during hot weather (typically July and August). Check the website for time changes.

The results of these surveys are made available to the participants and other interested individuals and agencies, including the Fairfax County Park Authority, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, and agencies of the U.S. Interior Department. The results of the butterfly-dragonfly surveys are summarized, along with the results of the general surveys, in an annual report.

Participation is limited. Email Jim Waggoner at jwagge3093@aol.com to RSVP or for more information.

Additional details can be found on the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance website.

 

Help Survey Butterflies and Dragonflies, July 22, August 19, September 23 and October 21

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Photo by Plant NOVA Natives, Mourning Cloak Butterfly,

Please join Friends of Dyke Marsh volunteer team once a month, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, and help count butterflies and dragonflies in Dyke Marsh on these dates: July 22, August 19, September 23 and October 21.  Surveyors do not need experience or specialized knowledge.

Meet in the south Belle Haven Park parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, sun and insect protection and a snack. Binoculars, camera phone or a camera are helpful.

To help, contact, Laura McDonald at laura.e.mcdonald@icloud.com or 703-909-8232.

Butterfly Walk, August 26th

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Photo by Plant NOVA Natives, Mourning Cloak Butterfly

Saturday, August 26, 2023
10:00am
Meet at the south Belle Haven Park parking lot

Dyke Marsh, Alexandria Join Friends of Dyke Marsh for a butterfly and dragonfly walk with Larry Meade. Meet at the south Belle Haven Park parking lot. Limited to 20. Register by sending an email to info@fodm.org and put “butterfly walk” in the subject box.