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Author Discusses the Joys of Dragonflies and Damselflies

November 29, 2020September 17, 2021 by anders458, posted in books, Chicago, Illinois, Illinois Nature preserves, Indiana, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, kids activities, Lake Michigan, nature art, Nature Conservancy, Uncategorized

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND I love dragonflies. They’re beautiful, colorful, and diverse—and great for our area's ecosystems. Did you know that there are nearly 310 species of dragonflies in North America alone? Dragonflies are master aviators despite spending most of their lives as larvae in the water. Seeing a … Continue reading Author Discusses the Joys of Dragonflies and Damselflies

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