The annual Dragonfly Festival returns with activities for the entire family The first sign that the popular Dragonfly Festival is just around the corner are the sightings of the beautiful shimmering dragonflies and damselflies zipping through the air. People, insects and animals living in the high desert can’t wait until the scorching summer is coming to an end, meaning that soon the familiar calls of cranes and geese will echo throughout the Pecos River valley. The Friends of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, who help organize the event, have been putting up their colorful flyers throughout town.
Every year, the flyers feature a young artist’s painting, chosen from Roswell Independent School District students who participated. This year’s winner is 4th grader Aubrianna Gonzales from Washington Avenue Elementary. The festival takes place from Sep.
6-8 at the refuge. Kicking off the events is a presentation in the auditorium on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
and stargazing with the Roswell Astronomy Club. It is highly recommended to reserve a spot for the free guided walking tours and early morning bird tour on Saturday by calling 575-244-6256. The tours are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friends’ member Don Weld said that Boy Scouts will be on hand selling food as a fundraiser, and the Stellar Coffee truck will have coffee and pastries for sale. The friends have been involved in the upkeep and — unique to refuges in the U.S.
— getting financing from the government .