Come out to our Katie’s landing sample event, become a hands-on DMP community scientist!
See this video for more details!
Every year we sample four sites around the Wekiva River System for juvenile dragonfly called nymphs or larvae. This year we will be sampling five sites: Lake Norris (complete!), Wekiva Falls, Camp Joy, Wekiwa Springs Run, and Katie’s Landing.
Want to be prepared for this event? Check out this video on how to ID dragonfly nymphs to family, the DMP webpage, or download the DMP sampling guide here.
The Dragonfly Mercury Project engages community scientists such as students and teachers in the collection of juvenile dragonflies, also known as dragonfly larvae, from national parks for mercury analysis.
Wading is possible at this sample site. Please feel free to bring a canoe, kayak, or SUP if you wish to paddle out to dip-net during this event. We can’t wait to meet you there!