About this Event
Join Mead Botanical Garden's Young Naturalist Explorers class, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:30am to discover the world of dragonflies and damselflies! Hike through the wetlands to learn about their incredible "superpowers," experiment with perching heights, decoys, and flight patterns, and create a journey stick using natural materials collected along the way.
What to bring? Water, binoculars, blanket/chair, closed-toe shoes/boots, and of course your sense of curiosity.
Topic: Fun with Odonates
Instructor: Marcia Anderson
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Class Check-In: 9:15 A.M.
Class Start Time: 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
Location: Discovery Barn, Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL (See Map Here)
Cost: $10 + eventbrite fees
*We recommend ages 5-12, but the family is welcome to tag along! Parent participation is not required, but a parent or guardian must remain onsite for the duration of class. Parents/Guardians are not required to purchase tickets for themselves.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor Massey Services, Inc.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, United States
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