Conservation of Dragonflies

The aquatic insect order Odonata includes the dragonflies and damselflies – remarkable insects strongly tied to the wetlands and waterways in which they breed and develop. Their aquatic niches and habitat requirements in northern Illinois are under constant threat from human development which alters the hydrology of the systems upon which they rely. This webinar will provide an overview of their complex life cycle and natural history, consider the specific needs of, and stressors on, local species, evaluate critical areas for conservation within Chicagoland, and offer suggestions for how citizen scientists, private landowners and public agencies can become involved in the monitoring and conservation of these essential creatures.

Free Zoom Event sponsored by the Conservation Fountation - Register Here