Here There Be Dragons: The Unseen World of Dragonflies

by Dr. Kirsten Martin, Professor of Biology and Program Director for Environmental Science at the University of Saint Joseph

Dr. Martin will talk about the life cycle of dragonflies, with special attention paid to the nymphal and emergence stages. She will also talk about her work with the Dragonfly Mercury Project, a project which uses dragonflies to track mercury deposition.

Dr. Kirsten Martin is an environmental scientist whose research work focuses on nymphal dragonfly behavior. She earned her BS in Wildlife Management from the University of New Hampshire, an MS in Environmental Education from Southern Oregon University, and her PhD in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England.

Co-sponsored by: Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services