Itasca State Park Naturalist Programs
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
Tuesday, August 14,2018
Location
Itasca State Park
Website
Description
Dragonflies Car Tour: Minnesota’s Treasures SNA Specialty Tour
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 1-3:30 p.m.
Meet inside the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center classroom (bring your vehicle to drive to tour location)
Explore natural treasures in Minnesota’s Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) on this specialized car tour along Wilderness Drive. Meet inside the classroom as we quickly learn about the life cycle of dragonflies. Then get in your vehicle as we drive to Nicollet Creek and Elk Lake along Wilderness Drive in search of this week’s dragonflies. We will be using nets to capture and study the interesting dragonflies that are attracted to the old growth pine forest of the Wilderness Sanctuary SNA.
Registration is required as group size is limited to 15 people. Call 218-699-7252 or 218-699-7251 for more information or to register.
Notes: Pre-registration required. Bring insect repellant, sunscreen, and drinking water. Bring your vehicle for travel to SNA locations.
