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Field Day with DragonfliesDate: Sunday, July 13
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm* Place: J2E Tree Farm (37766 Alexander Road, Philomath) Cost: FREE (RSVP required) *Please bring a bag lunch and a lawn chair! |
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Join the Luckiamute Watershed Council for a Field Day with Dragonflies!
Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant world of dragonflies and damselflies at J2E Tree Farm. Guided by local Odontologists Cary Kerst and Jim Johnson, we’ll visit three unique pond habitats, learning about Odonata life cycles, habitat requirements, netting techniques, and species identification in the field. This hands-on event includes short walks between scenic pond sites, interactive ID sessions, and plenty of time to observe these fascinating insects up close. Perfect for naturalists young and old, and anyone curious about the critters that call our wetlands home.
We’ll also hear from the landowners, Dave and Sarah Ehlers, about their work to support beneficial insects and pollinators of all kinds. Jim and Cory will help us catch dragonflies and damselflies during our visit, and guests will learn how to ID and distinguish a variety of Odonata species. |
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Please bring a bag lunch and a lawn chair—we’ll kick things off with a picnic-style welcome and presentation at the Bass Pond picnic shelter at noon before heading out to catch and identify dragonflies!
Children ages 6 and up are welcome, but please note that no childcare or separate youth programming will be provided. Adult participants will be responsible for supervising their children at all times.
Children ages 6 and up are welcome, but please note that no childcare or separate youth programming will be provided. Adult participants will be responsible for supervising their children at all times.
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This event is supported by Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and by generous donations by the Friends of the LWC. Thank you for your support!
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***If registering for children between 6 and 12 years old, please use the "child ticket" option for them.
Regular tickets are limited to adults and older children 12 and up.***
Regular tickets are limited to adults and older children 12 and up.***
The Presenters:
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Jim Johnson has been studying and photographing odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) avocationally since 1995—mostly in the Pacific Northwest where he makes his home in Vancouver, Washington. Following a career in Geographic Information Systems, he received a BS from Washington State University and has authored numerous scientific and popular articles on odonates. He has served on the Dragonfly Society of the Americas Executive Council as Regular Member, President, and Secretary, and has been a member of their editorial team since 2005.
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Cary Kerst is an aquatic entomologist retired from a career in environmental sciences. He received a BS degree in entomology from Purdue University and an MS from Oregon State University. Cary has conducted professional aquatic insect studies on local rivers and streams, and has authored scientific articles on aquatic insects. He is co-author of Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Willamette Valley and Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon. Cary has been doing educational events about dragonflies and other insects for the past 25 years.
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The Place:
J2E Tree Farm is a family owned timber tree farm focused on sustainable growth of merchantable timber, maximization of carbon sequestration/storage, and improvement of wildlife habitat & ecosystem function. The J2E was American Tree Farm System Certified 2001.
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