PROGRAMs
The Dragonflies of North America
A Presentation by Ed Lam,
Author and Illustrator
Wednesday, April 23, 7 PM (in person)
Lenoir Nature Center, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers
There are over 300 species of dragonflies in North America and they are richly diverse. Many are intricately patterned, brightly colored, and large, making them eye-catching and conspicuous. Despite being familiar to almost everyone, only recently have there been field guides available to help identify them.
Published in the fall, Dragonflies of North America, is the latest and most comprehensive identification guide to these charismatic insects. The heart of the book are its illustrations, presenting intimate portraits of every species with nearly 1900 detailed paintings and drawings. Ed Lam will discuss the long journey making the guide, and introduce the audience to a variety of dragonflies, their life stories, and how to identify them.
Ed Lam is a Westchester resident, author and illustrator. He teaches art to children at the Schoolhouse Studio. His previous book was Damselflies of the Northeast, a guide to the species of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.
7 PM refreshments; 7:30 talk