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February
Black Hawk College: CommUniversity Sundays, Feb 2-23, 2-4 pm, Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave, Moline Explore new ideas and engage in lively discussions in a series of Sunday afternoon seminars taught by local experts. Choose one class from over 20 topics. $40. bhc.edu
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QC Environmental Film Series: Ripples of Plastic Sun, Feb 2, 3 pm, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St, Davenport RIPPLES OF PLASTIC is an eye-
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opening journey through the unseen impacts of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region. Beyond individual action, the film inspires a collective movement for transformative progress toward a plastic-free future. The short film, Study Aboard, about Living Lands & Waters will also be shown. Reflection Speaker: Chris Langer, Filmmaker & Director. $7 single film/$30 season ticket. riveraction.org or 563-322-2969. Black Hawk State Historic Site: Winter Wellness Sat, Feb 8, 10am-1pm, Watch Tower Lodge, 1800 46th Ave, Rock Island Connect with nature, creativity, and community. Don’t miss this fun-filled day of wellness for all ages! blackhawkpark.org Nahant Marsh: Valentine’s Day Lantern Hike Fri, Feb 14, 4:30-6:30 pm, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport Self-guided, lantern-lit walk. Follow the lanterns along the trails and warm up by the bonfire. Savory hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats and hot cocoa will be available in the education center. A headlamp or flashlight is recommended. $28 per couple. nahantmarsh.org or 563-336-3370 Black Hawk State Historic Site: Valentine Indoor Music and Moonlight Walk Fri, Feb 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Watch Tower Lodge, 1800 46th Ave, Rock Island Featuring a stroll outside on a luminary-lit trail. Keep warm by the fire with fresh donuts, juice/hot cocoa/cider, and enjoy music provided by Roger Carlson. Singles, couples, and family friendly. Free. blackhawkpark.org or 309-788-9536
Nahant Marsh: Bird Hike Sat, Feb 15, 9-10 am, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport Over 200 species of birds are found at Nahant Marsh throughout the year! Participants will see or hear a variety of them on these hikes, which are for everyone- from beginner to expert. Loaner binoculars are available. Free ($5 suggested donation). nahantmarsh. org or 563-336-3370 QC Environmental Film Series: The Shitthropocene Sun, Feb 16, 3 pm, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St, Davenport THE SHITTHROPOCENE is a journey from the cellular-level origins of our lack of impulse control to the ways our central nervous systems have been hacked in the name of capitalism. Reflection Speaker: Sustainability Lifestyle Panel. $7 single film/$30 season ticket. riveraction.org or 563-322-2969. Quad City Flood Resiliency Alliance Quarterly Meeting Thurs, Feb 20, 3-4:30 PM, Riverdale City Hall, 110 Manor Dr, Riverdale, IA 52722 This coalition meets to share information, promote sound floodplain management practices, save taxpayer dollars and reduce flood insurance costs. Kate Gianinni from the Iowa Flood Center will speak. Free and open to the public.
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