Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of the upper-Texas coast at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center August 18, 2009

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Upper-Texas Coast
Aug. 18, 7-9 p.m.
Field trip Aug. 23, 1-4 p.m. at the Arboretum

Dragonflies and damselflies have a unique beauty and ecology all their own. Some are as colorful as butterflies, some migrate just like birds and their ancestry is more than 250 million years old. Come learn about these fascinating creatures and see them in their natural habitat at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Learn the unique characteristics of dragonflies and damselflies, which species are commonly seen in Houston, how to find them for observation and photography and methods to attract them to your yard.

Instructor Glenn Olsen is a member and past president of the Native Plant Society of Texas and co-founder of WildScapes Workshops, a partnership between the Houston chapter of the Native Plant Society and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

For more information, call 713-681-8433 or visit www.houstonarboretum.org. For more information on great classes and events in Houston, visit www.ltbaehr.com.