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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October 20, 2026, 7:30pm<\/strong>
\nLuther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoom link to this<\/span><\/strong> presentation: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85202885248<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sandra von Arb, co-author of Dragonflies (Anisoptera<\/em>) of California<\/h4>\n

Learn about colorful and interesting Dragonflies and their unique biology with field biologist Sandra von Arb, co-author of Dragonflies (Anisoptera<\/em>) of California with Kathy Biggs. Sandra will share her knowledge of the 47 species that occur here, how to identify them, what the Dragonflies need for survival, where to find them, and their migratory habits.<\/p>\n

Sandra von Arb has been a professional wildlife biologist for 30 years, focusing on sensitive and endangered species in northern California, southern Oregon, and northern Illinois. She is a co-founder of Biodiversity Education and Research Foundation, whose mission is to foster ecological stewardship through science and education.<\/p>\n

Milo Baker Chapter General Meetings and Speaker Series are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except for July, August, and December) at 7:30p.m. Meetings are held at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa,<\/a>\u00a0or via Zoom.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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