Join our Wekiva Falls sample event and be part of our research and local science community! This sample event takes place in the boat basin and canoe launch area. This site is fairly shallow and the water is cool from the spring, which should make for a fresh and enjoyable sample event!
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.
We’re excited to see you there! Let’s explore and come together to learn about our river and springs!