BEAR Biodiversity Education and Research Foundation

04/13/2025

Fantastic review of our dragonfly guide published today in Argia 37(1),March 2025. Thank you, Keatley Garvey !

10/04/2024

Come see co-Author Sandra von Arb talk about Dragonflies and support a great non-profit (ERWIG) while enjoying a beer! She'll have copies of the book California (Anisoptera) Dragonflies available for purchase at the event.

Join us for an evening of discovery as Levon Durr delves into "The Amazing World of Fungi - Cultivation and Remediation," and Sandra Hunt-von Arb presents "Dragonflies 101." Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from passionate local experts while enjoying good company at the Mad River Brewery!

Presentations start at 6 pm! Arrive early to secure a prime spot, savor delicious local foods, and quench your thirst with a refreshing beverage from Mad River Brewery.

Following the talks, we will RAFFLE some gear donated by PATAGONIA! Raffle tickets start at $2 each or 3 for $5. See you there!

As the weather cools down, be sure to dress warmly! We recommend bringing a cozy sweater and even a chair as backup, as seating can fill up quickly. If possible, consider carpooling since parking can be limited at times.

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09/13/2024

The spiral bound version is back in stock! You can order here:

The field guide for identification of the Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California

09/02/2024

Sandra Hunt-von Arb, Co-author of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California, which was published by BEAR Fdn., will be giving a presentation on Dragonflies for Friends of Arcata Marsh on September 4. It will be simulcast on zoom for those that can't come in person.

To watch on Zoom: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/82100832528?pwd=zLEdSVamGAzEy727uwuTON2u3Fr0iv.1