Chapter Meeting – The Joy of Flies

Flies, taxonomically known as the Diptera, are colorful, elusive, beguiling, acrobatic, charming, and
helpful. So, you ask, there’s more to flies than filth and bite? Yes! How would you know? Laura will
guide you in a quest to find the joy of flies by taking a closer look at qualities across the wide diversity of
the Diptera with an overview of dipteran life histories, feeding habits, and beneficial behaviors, and
basic fly family identification.  All that; so, you too can advocate for flies and their important ecological
roles.

Our speaker, Laura Kimberly is a Texas Master Naturalist in the North Texas Chapter. Flies and other
insects caught her attention and earned her appreciation as she worked to rescue, propagate, and plant
native flowers and grasses as a prairie restoration volunteer. After completing the Texas A&M AgriLife
volunteer entomology specialist training in 2017, she has pursued many opportunities, from podcasts to
college courses, to learn more about the habits and habitats of flies as well as other insects. She is a
community scientist and insect photographer who uses those skills to advocate for flies and extol the
benefits of insects.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xOsjyRKTSE6ln2ePymYyAg
Schedule:
 6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing
 7:00 Introduction and Announcements
 7:20 Featured Presentation
 8:45 Adjournment

Join us in north Dallas at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125.  (Brookhaven Campus map).

NOTE THAT THERE IS NO MOUNTAINVIEW WATCH PARTY FOR MARCH! We were not able to secure a room, but the watch party will resume in April. 

Location:  Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room 125.
3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

Report hours to AT: NTX: Chapter Meeting (1 hour) TMN at Report hours
Do not include drive time.

3/1/2025 ttg – Posted update re Mountainview Watch Party.