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
Penwood State Park Hike
New for 2026!:
Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy Hiking Club
Anyone is welcome to join the brand new Traprock Ridge Hiking Club exploring trails in our local area. We will be hosting these hikes in partnership with the Simsbury Land Trust Hiking Club to share even more of our region’s protected lands with you!
The first hike of the new Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy Hiking Club will be held at Penwood State Park and led by TRLC volunteer Dave Mogul. The planned route is about 3 miles, and it is expected to take 2-3 hours, depending on our group’s pace.
We will be hiking the scenic yellow trail, potentially returning on the orange trail for a loop route. Depending on the trail conditions, this is expected to be a moderate hike with a limited number of inclines and areas with uneven footing. Since there is potential for snow and/or ice on the trail, please wear sturdy shoes or boots that have good traction, and bring poles to use if you like to do so.