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Dragonfly Symposium
May 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for the 2026 Dragonfly Symposium! There will be a special guest talk, beginner ID talk, guided walks, an exploration of Odonata in different habitats in Nelson County, and social time over lunch and at day’s end. Come for the whole day or pick what suits you!
Schedule
- 9-10 Talk by Steve Roble (Senior Zoologist, Natural Heritage Program, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation)
- 10:15 -11:45 Exploration of habitats at Piedmont Discovery Center’s 181-acre site in Schuyler, VA (Quarry Gardens and surrounding landscape) – led by Drew Chaney (Senior Field Technician, PDC)
- 10:15-10:45 – Brief beginner talk by Emily Luebke (Senior Field Tech, PDC) and organization into 2 groups
- 10:45-11:45 – Beginner/easier walk (around the quarries on paths) with Emily Luebke and Jim Childress
- 12:00-1:00 Lunch (bring your own)
- 1:00-4:00 Visits to Howardsville boat ramp on the James River plus 1-2 other locations (pending access) (waterproof boots and/or waders recommended)
- 4:00-5:00 Reconvene for drinks/snacks, sharing of finds, tallying the list for the day