Virtual and in-person sessions
FREE
Celebrate the colorful dragonflies living along the Santa Cruz River!
October 1
Dragonfly Talk
7–8 P.M.
Learn about dragonfly ecology with local dragonfly expert, Jeff Babson, in this virtual presentation.
October 2
Livestream from the River
9–10A.M.
Meet the Santa Cruz River and hunt for dragonflies virtually with Sonoran Institute ecologist, Claire Zugmeyer and local dragonfly experts, Jeff Babson and Michael T. Bogan.
Guided Tours
10:30 A.M.–noon
Practice your dragonfly identification skills with tour guides Michael T. Bogan and Jeff Babson. Each tour is capped at 10 attendees and may go to an additional nearby location. Transportation is not provided. Both tours begin at the same time. Comfortable walking shoes, hats, and water recommended. Please bring a mask in case there are situations where social distancing is not possible.
Heritage Project Reach
Explore the newest flowing reach of the Santa Cruz and hunt for dragonflies near downtown Tucson.
TOUR IS FULL
Crossroads at Silverbell District Park
Explore a hidden reach of the flowing Santa Cruz and hunt for dragonflies near Cortaro Road in Marana.
TOUR IS FULL
Open House at Mission Garden
9 A.M.–Noon.
Visit Mission Garden to view dragonflies flitting around the garden’s acequia. Pima County will be on site for viewing of dragonfly larvae and making colorful dragonfly crafts. The address is: 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ 85745
No registration needed.
Dragonfly craft-kit: Create your very own dragonfly with our family-friendly fun kit. Celebrate dragonflies with us by posting a picture of your finished craft on social media with #scrdragonflyday. Kits include craft supplies, instructions, and learning materials like the NEW Living River booklet.
Kits will be available for pick-up at Pima County libraries starting September 27 and at Mission Garden starting September 29.
This is a FREE event brought to you by Pima County Regional Flood Control District, Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation, Sonoran Institute, Town of Marana Parks and Recreation, and University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment and Mission Garden. Special thanks to Pima County Public Library.