Community Science Program: Dragonflies

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAM: DRAGONFLIES
Learn. Collect. Contribute.
Join our knowledgeable staff for a hands-on experience that brings science to life! Learn how scientists observe wildlife, collect field data, and contribute to research – then help track dragonflies and damselflies in our invertebrate survey. Participants can earn eligible volunteer service hours while learning, exploring, and making a difference. No prior experience is needed.
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DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS:
JUNE 3, 2026 • 2-3 p.m. • Mukwonago Park, Park Office (S100W31900 County Hwy LO, Mukwonago, WI)
JUNE 10, 2026 • 2-3 p.m. • Fox River Park, Park Office (W264 S4500 River Road, Waukesha, WI)
JUNE 24, 2026 • 1-3 p.m. • Mukwonago River Greenway (Berg Property), gated entrance off Hwy LO (42.857762, -88.413869)
JULY 1, 2026 • 2-3 p.m. • Minooka Park, Family Picnic Area (1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha 53186)
JULY 8, 2026 • 1-3 p.m. • Fox Brook Park, Picnic Area 1 (2925 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI)
JULY 22, 2026 • 1-3 p.m. • Nashotah Park, Barn off Road O (W330 N5113 County Rd C, Nashotah, WI)
AUGUST 5, 2026 • 1-3 p.m. • Pewaukee River Greenway, parking lot off Bluemound Road (43.071609, -88.247558)
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COST: Free! Park entry is included with registration (ages 13+)
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REGISTRATION: Required; register by noon the day before. Sorry, no walk-ins.
Register at the link below (click "Programs & Special Events," then "Community Science").
wiwaukeshacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/
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NOTE: Dress for the weather, as program takes place outdoors. In poor weather, program may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Survey may occasionally wander off trail into natural areas and tall grass. Close-toed shoes, long pants, water, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended.
For any questions, please contact ParksInfo@waukeshacounty.gov.