The Mission Garden acequia (irregation canal) runs through the garden, mirroring an ancient canal once used by Hohokam farmers. Soon after we installed the acequia, dragonflies and damselflies returned to the garden.
Come celebrate these fascinating creatures with Dragonfly Day at Mission Garden, part of the larger Dragonfly Festival! Family friendly and open to all, no prior knowledge required!
Activities:
Take a guided tour with expert Doug Danforth to discover the dragonflies thriving in the garden. You must register in advance for a tour: REGISTER
Make a dragonfly craft
Dragonfly story time
Hands-on dip netting in the acequia
Check out dragonfly larvae with a microscope with Pima County
Explore the rich agricultural heritage provided by the Santa Cruz River.
This is part of the sixth annual annual Dragonfly Festival, a celebration of dragonflies on the Santa Cruz River. There are many ways to learn and explore, from a community science BioBlitz to making a dragonfly craft. Find a way to participate that will be fun for you!
About the Tours: Mission Garden paths are not paved, but are made of compacted material that is ADA compatible, relatively flat, and suitable for wheelchairs and walkers and thus our most accessible tour location.
