How to make a sycamore seed dragonfly

Download and print the full instructions here Sycamore Seed Dragonfly or follow the steps below to make your sycamore seed dragonfly.  

What you'll need to make a sycamore seed dragonfly

• Two pairs of sycamore seeds
• A stick or twig that has a wispy end
• Glue or tape
• Paint to decorate

What to do

Step 1: Find your materials.

To make this dragonfly you need two pairs of sycamore seeds, one pair needs to be slightly different to the other. You also need a stick or twig that has a wispy end.

Step 2: Fix the wings to the stick

Use glue or tape to fix the sycamore seeds to the stick to make the wings.

Step 3: Decorate

Gently paint the wings and let everything dry. You could hang your dragonfly from some string in a window. 

This activity was designed as part of the Deeper Connections project to help educate young people about the importance of floodplain habitats for our native flora and fauna, and how essential they are for our wetland ecosystems to thrive. Find out more about Deeper Connections and our work to protect the important habitat of the Long Preston Floodplain.