The aim of the British Dragonfly Society is to promote and encourage the study and conservation of dragonflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom.

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We are an important wetland conservation society with three aims:

Conservation - in the past Britain has lost two species of dragonfly and a third of the remainder are threatened with extinction in the UK. The BDS works to stop and reverse this trend.

Education - we supply information to schools and students. "Learning about Dragonflies" is an education pack for teachers of 7-11yr olds with copyable worksheets. Free from Claire Install, c/o Natural England, Parkside Court, Hall Park Way, Telford , TF3 4LR. Please enclose a second Class Large s.a.e to cover 200g weight.
Also available is a 60-slide pack with accompanying notes for those who frequently give lectures. The slides can be tailored to the audience, and the notes concentrate on the management required for the species and habitats shown. Available free from the BDS Conservation Officer, Claire Install, c/o Natural England, Parkside Court, Hall Park Way, Telford , TF3 4LR.
Our publications include two booklets: Dig a Pond for Dragonflies and Managing Habitats for Dragonflies.

Research - the Society actively supports research into the ecology, biology and behaviour of dragonflies and offers small grants for young student projects.

To find out more about the BDS please explore our web site. If you share our aims and interests you may like to join us.

All photographs published on this site are copyright of the original photographer and are reproduced with their permission. All other content of this site is copyright of the British Dragonfly Society except where explicitly stated otherwise. The British Dragonfly Society is a registered charity, number 800196.


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