Dragonfly Weekend

WWT London Wetland Centre is home to 22 species of Odonata – dragonflies and damselflies – including the rare Hairy dragonfly which first bred here in 2010. They breed around the shallow ponds and pools, and their voracious larvae develop underwater. July is a great time for dragonfly spotting, as they’ll be hunting smaller flying insects across the reserve.

Throughout the weekend, The British Dragonfly Society will be here to answer your dragonfly questions and provide tips on ID. Knowledgeable dragonfly enthusiast Henry Curry will be leading walks around the reserve, where you’ll find out more about the perfect habitats for these insects. You can also join Henry for short dragonfly talks where he will reveal fascinating facts about dragonflies and damselflies.

11am: Dragonfly walk – meet in the Courtyard (free with admission. Limited places - call 020 8409 4400 to book.)
2pm: Dragonfly talk – Theatre