May 25 (Friday), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
June 1 (Friday), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 29 (Friday), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm "Dragons and Damsels" (three separate programs) - Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA. Led by Rene Laubach, Sanctuary Director, Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries.  $4.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $6.00 non-members.  Dragonflies and damselflies (odonates) are among the most colorful, active, and interesting insects on earth. We'll explore the sanctuary’s freshwater pond, stream, and field habitats where these winged jewels reside and learn about their interesting life cycle. We'll observe them through binoculars and harmlessly net them for closer study and release. You'll be helping to add to the sanctuary’s odonate database. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration is required. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Pleasant Valley and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: 
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary; Phone: 413-637-0320; E-mail: berkshires@massaudubon.org

Jun. 2 (Saturday), 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. "Introduction to watching Dragonflies and Damselflies". One day workshop. 
Dave Small will start the day at MREC with an informative lecture. Then we will head to the river to use the skills
from the workshop to identify local dragonflies and damselflies. Be prepared to wade in shallow water. Bring lunch, insect net, and sense of adventure. Register with Dave at dave@dhsmall.net or call 978-413-1772. Donation: ABNC members $5:00, non-ABNC members $10.00.

June 2 (Saturday), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Rain date: June 3 (Sunday)
July 14 (Saturday), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Rain date: July 21 (Sunday)
September 8, 2007 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Rain date: September 15.  Dragonfly Workshops - Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton, MA.  Led by Tabitha Hobbs, Teacher Naturalist. Adults $15.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $21.00 non-members.  Have you ever watched a dragonfly from a pond's edge? Their delicate wings move in such precise ways and their colors sparkle over the pond's surface. Come spend the morning discovering these magnificent insects. We will practice catching, handling, and identifying dragonflies. Trailside will even record all of the dragonflies we find as part of Mass Audubon's Dragonfly Research Project.  Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Blue Hills Trailside Museum and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail. For more information, contact: Blue Hills Trailside Museum; 1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA  02186; Phone: 617-333-0690; E-mail: bluehills@massaudubon.org

June 22–24. DSA Northeast Meeting in Sussex County, New Jersey. See details at: http://njodes.com/DSA/default.htm

June 24 (Sunday), 10:00 am. Farmington River Dragon/Damsels. Led by Michael Veit. Free. Join us as we explore the relatively unsurveyed West Branch of the Farmington River in western Mass for Odes. With some luck and fast reflexes, we will hopefully be able to net some of our more elusive clubtail species. Meet at the intersection of Rt. 8 and Alan Road in Sandisfield approximately 5 miles south of the center of Otis at 10:00 a.m.. We will finish in mid-afternoon. Bring a lunch, and be prepared to get your feet wet.

July 1 (Sunday), 9:30 am. Squannacook River and Environs Dragonfly/Damselfly Fieldtrip. Led by Michael Veit and Lynn Harper. Free. This trip will focus on finding both adult and immature odes. The majority of our time will be spent looking for moving water species on the Squannacook River, but we will later drive to a nearby pond to search for the life stages of still water species. Bring your nets, lunch, and footwear that can get wet. Meet at the Bertozzi Wildlife Refuge parking lot on Townsend Road in Groton, 1 mile south of Rt. 119 at 9:30 a.m. We will finish in the early afternoon.

July 7 (Saturday), 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. "Dragonflies and more Dragonflies!"  Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick, MA. Led by Bob Bowker, Naturalist. $12.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $15.00 non-members.  Why does Broadmoor have so many dragonflies? Come find out that and more as you visit some of the sanctuary's key dragonfly habitats. See how many species you can find across the sanctuary!  Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Broadmoor and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA  01760; Phone: 508-655-2296; E-mail: broadmoor@massaudubon.org

July 7 (Saturday), 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. "Biology of Dragonflies"  Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA. Led by Chris Leahy, Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology at Mass Audubon.  Adults $20.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $24.00 non-members.  The dragonfly is a perfect combination of form and function, an elite flying insect capable of reaching speeds of over 30 miles per hour. Yet, these predaceous insects possess a delicate beauty with colors and patterns seen only in a few insect groups. But why not? They have had over 250 million years to perfect these traits! Spend a day learning these and other intriguing things as we visit fields and wetland edges to discover this amazing group of insects, the odonates. Learn techniques that will help you identify local dragonflies such as the common basket-tail, the spot-winged glider, the dragonhunter, and more. Bring binoculars and wear a hat.  Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.  To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Ipswich River and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA  01983; Phone: 978-887-9264; E-mail: ipswichriver@massaudubon.org

July 13 (Friday), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 27 (Friday), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
August 10 (Friday), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. "Dragons and Damsels" (three separate programs)  Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA. Led by Rene Laubach, Sanctuary Director, Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries.  $4.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $6.00 non-members.  Dragonflies and damselflies (odonates) are among the most colorful, active, and interesting insects on earth. We'll explore the sanctuary’s freshwater pond, stream, and field habitats where these winged jewels reside and learn about their interesting life cycle. We'll observe them through binoculars and harmlessly net them for closer study and release. You'll be helping to add to the sanctuary’s odonate database. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Pleasant Valley and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary; Phone: 413-637-0320; E-mail: berkshires@massaudubon.org

July 14 (Saturday), 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Workshop I)
July 15 (Sunday), 9:00 am - 1:00 am (Workshop II). Odonate Workshops - Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk, MA. Odonata is the taxonomic order that includes dragonflies and damselflies. Odonata is from the Greek odon, meaning "tooth" and describes their predatory nature. These beautiful jewels can be important indicators of habitat quality. Massachusetts is home to 166 recorded species! Mass Audubon began an Odonate Project in 2004 with goals to further education and facilitate the protection of aquatic biodiversity. Come learn about these dramatic creatures and find out how you can participate in Stony Brook's odonate inventory!
    Workshop I: Led by Taylor Yeager, Teacher/Naturalist. $10.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $13.00 non-members. 
What is the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? A darner and a skimmer? A wonderful slideshow will highlight some of these showy creatures and give you the markers to identify these prehistoric beauties more easily.
    Workshop II:  Chris Leahy, Mass Audubon Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology, and Taylor Yeager, Teacher/Naturalist.  $20.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $25.00 non-members. Build upon the knowledge gained in workshop I. However, if you could not make it, we will do our best to get you up to speed.  Chris Leahy, Mass Audubon Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology and an odonate expert will be assisting us as we wander the sanctuary capturing some of the spectacular species that inhabit out wetlands, field, and forest.
    If registered for both programs, fee is $25 member/$30 non-member per person.  Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Stony Brook and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 108 North Street, Norfolk, MA  02056; Phone: 508-528-3140; E-mail: stonybrook@massaudubon.org

July 19 (Thursday), 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
July 21 (Saturday), 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. "Introduction to Dragonflies"  Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton, MA. Led by Daniel Schell, Naturalist. $20.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $25.00 non-members.  Have you ever wondered about those beautiful dragonflies zipping and hovering about in the summer sun? Arcadia is offering a two-day program demystifying dragonflies. An evening lecture at Arcadia will introduce the dragonfly and damselfly families and explain their life cycles. You will also have the opportunity to learn the field marks necessary for identifying these insects in hand, perched, or on the wing. The following weekend, weather permitting, you will take your new identification skills into the field to begin exploring the world of jewelwings and dragonhunters. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Arcadia and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  $5 off for more than one person per household. For more information, contact: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, 127 Combs Road, Easthampton, MA  01027; Phone: 413-584-3009; E-mail: arcadia@massaudubon.org

July 21 (Saturday), 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. " Dragonflies at Broad Meadow Brook"  Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester, MA. Led by Martha Gach, Ecological Management Coordinator. Adults $6.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $8.00 non-members; children $3.00 members/ $4.00 non-members. Dragonflies and their damselfly cousins should be abundant along the powerline and brook, busily hawking insects and seeking mates. We'll look for perchers and skimmers, clubtails, meadowhawks, and darners. Come take a closer look at these high-powered eating machines! $5 off for more than one person per household. Open to children ages 8 and up.  Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Broad Meadow Brook and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA  01604; Phone: 508-753-6087; E-mail: bmbrook@massaudubon.org

July 21 (Saturday), 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. "Dragonflies and Damselflies for Beginners"  Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA. Led by Joe Choiniere, Regional Property Director, Central Sanctuaries. Adults $9.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $13.00 non-members.  Chalk-fronted corporal...twelve-spotted skimmer...green darner...calico pennant: these are a few superheroes of the dragonfly world. It's time to learn a bit about these curiously named and diverse flying insects that frequent wetlands in summer. Insects in the order Odonata, the dragonflies and damselflies, number over 100 species in Massachusetts, and Wachusett Meadow has over 60! Thanks to MassWildlife's and Mass Audubon's superb color field guides to these important insects, anyone can enjoy them with or without binoculars. We'll learn to recognize a few species, look at behavior and ecology, and provide participants with a good groundwork for future enjoyment and identification. Wear shoes that can get wet. Bring binoculars if you have them. Bring a field guide, or please reserve your copy: We'll have MassWildlife's A Field Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies of Massachusetts available for sale for $20 as well as Mass Audubon's A Guide to Northeastern Dragonflies and Damselflies for $4.95. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Wachusett Meadow and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA  01541; Phone: 978-464-2712; E-mail: wachusett@massaudubon.org

July 22 (Sunday), 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. "Dragonfly Canoe"  Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick, MA. Led by Bob Bowker, Naturalist.  $28.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $32.00 non-members. Join us as we paddle the Charles River looking for dragonflies and other creatures. Learn more about these beautiful insects and why the Charles and nearby wetlands are such a great place to see them! Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Broadmoor and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA  01760; Phone: 508-655-2296; E-mail: broadmoor@massaudubon.org

July 29 (Sunday), 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. "Introduction to Dragonflies"  Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton, MA. Led by Martha Gach, Natural History Guide. Adults $6.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $8.00 non-members; children $3.00 members/ $4.00 non-members.  Why are they called dragonflies? Come find out. It seems odonates (dragonflies and their cousins the damselflies) are everywhere these days - calendars, T-shirts, stationery, paintings, etc. Weather permitting, we'll get out and walk the sanctuary and look for these wonderful winged creatures. Family Program all ages welcome. $5 off for more than one person per household.  Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To sign-up for programs, please download the program registration form or contact the Sanctuary. You may also call Wachusett Meadow and register by phone with a credit card. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA  01541; Phone: 978-464-2712; E-mail: wachusett@massaudubon.org

August 2 (Thursday), 10:00 am - 11:30 am
August 15 (Wednesday), 10:00 am - 11:30 am. "Wonders of Coastal Plain Ponds" (two separate programs) Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth, MA. Led by Ian Ives, Director, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary.  $6.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $8.00 non-members.  Join us as we explore Grassy Pond, a unique freshwater wetland community located in Mass Audubon's Ashumet Holly and Wildlife Sanctuary in East Falmouth. Grassy Pond is a coastal plain pond, a rare wetland formed during the last ice age as a result of the weight of calved glacial ice. The ecosystem supports several rare wildflowers, including the Plymouth gentian as well as invertebrates such as the pine barrens bluet damselfly. We will talk about the amazing adaptations these rare flora and fauna have undergone and what makes this ecosystem so rare.  Preregistration required. For more information and to register, call 508-362-7475 or email Ian Ives at iives@massaudubon.org. Meet at Ashumet parking lot. Bring binoculars.  To register, or if you would like more information, please contact the sanctuary directly. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA  02637; Phone: 508-362-7475; E-mail: longpasture@massaudubon.org

September 1 (Saturday), 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. "An Introduction to Odes"  Joppa Flats Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Newburyport, MA. Led by Chris Leahy, Mass Audubon Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology.  $60.00 members of Mass Audubon/ $70.00 non-members. No, it's not a poetry course but an exploration of one of the world's most fascinating and beautiful groups of insects: the dragonflies and damselflies. Veteran odonatologist Chris Leahy will begin by giving a brief illustrated overview of the group. Then we will go out looking for odes in the various wetland (and upland) habitats they prefer. The day will give participants a good grounding in odonate identification, ecology, and behavior, and a sense of the diversity of the New England fauna. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted. To register, or if you would like more information, please contact the sanctuary directly. Please do not submit registration requests via e-mail.  For more information, contact: Joppa Flats Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA  01950; Phone: 978-462-9998; E-mail: joppaflats@massaudubon.org