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JOIN US FOR THESE REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS:
Nahant Marsh: Nature Hike Hikes are year-round on the rst Saturday of the month and gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the diverse ora and fauna of this unique natural area. Free admission. Nahantmarsh.org or 563-336-3370
Nahant Marsh: Breakfast Nature Club Hikes are year-round on the rst Saturday of the month and gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the diverse ora and fauna of this unique natural area. Free admission. Nahantmarsh.org or 563-336-3370
Black Hawk Hiking Club Weekly and bi-weekly hikes at a variety of sites, both public and privately owned, in and around the Quad Cities. Blackhawkhikingclub.org
Green Drinks Meetings are held the rst Thursday of each month at 5 pm on Zoom or in-person. Local gathering of environmental and conservation advocates. pacgqc.org
February 6 - Skip the Plastics Campaign – Nicholina’s Turtle Company March 6 - Rural/Urban Divide on Water Quality – Well Status April 3 – Tour of Living Lands and Waters pallet facility
Quad City Audubon Society: Princeton Marsh Sun, Mar 16, 8 am, Meet at Lock and Dam 14, LeClaire A half day field trip looking for waterfowl en route to Princeton Marsh. Involves some walking. quadcityaudubon.org QCCA Flower and Garden Show Fri-Sun, Mar 21-23, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave, Rock Island Landscaping • Tools • Displays • Techniques • Accessories • Equipment • Gifts Stop by River Action’s booth! Admission $8 ($6 in advance), $1 child. qccaexpocenter.com/flowerandgardenshow Nahant Marsh: Bird Hike Sat, Mar 22, 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 River Action’s Environmental Book Club Tues, Mar 25, 7 pm, River Action office, 822 E. River Dr, Davenport Discuss On a Farther Shore by William Sauder. Discussions are free and open to the public. riveraction. org or 563-322-2969.
Black Hawk State Historic Site: “Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History” Sun, Mar 30, 2-3:30 pm, Watch Tower Lodge, 1800 46th Ave, Rock Island Kim Sigafus, dressed in her native regalia, will bring the audience into Native women’s day-to-day lives and how their role affected the history of Illinois. The audience will be able to hold items Native women would have used, learn Native language and music, and play the drum in this interactive experience. blackhawkpark.org or 309-788-9536
All materials are provided. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike! $40 members, $50 guests.
nahantmarsh.org or 563-336-3370 Black Hawk State Historic Site:
Tour Prehistoric Area and Sauk History Sat, Mar 29, 9:30 am-noon, Watch Tower Lodge, 1800 46th Ave, Rock Island Meet local archaeological expert Ferrel Anderson in the west parking lot for an introduction, followed by a combination walking/self-driving tour. Locate Sauk fields, Black Hawk’s home site, and more. blackhawkpark.org or 309-788-9536
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Nahant Marsh: Spring Wreath Workshop Tue, Mar 25, 5-6:30 pm or Thur, Mar 27, 10-11:30 am, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create a variety of beautiful no-sew fabric flowers to decorate a grapevine wreath base. Enhance your design with natural botanicals and other spring-inspired accents.
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