EDDY CALENDAR
< Continued from page 14
< Continued from page 13
April FORC: Sylvan Island Stampede Sat, Apr 5, 7am-4pm, Sylvan Island, 1st Ave 2nd St, Rock Island Visit qcforc.org for more information! Nahant Marsh: Bird Hike Sat, Apr 12, 9-10 am, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport
Don’t forget to buy a ‘Retain the Rain’ Rain Barrel for April showers!!! Rain Barrels hold 60 gallons and come with a diverter, mosquito netting, and spigot for a hose! $110 includes a standard-sized diverter, or $115 for a large diverter at River Action, 822 E River Drive in Davenport or riveraction.org.
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 Quad City Audubon Society: Cone Marsh Sat, Apr 12, 7 am, Meet at Marquette Street Boat Ramp, Davenport Cone Marsh can be an exceptional wetland complex for waterfowl, shorebirds and more. Full day field trip with an estimated return of 2:00 pm. quadcityaudubon. org or qcaudubon@gmail.com Nahant Marsh: Master Conservationist Program
Earth Day turns 55 years old! Tuesday, April 22
SAVE THE DATE!
Midwest Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration: Annual Conference Fri-Sun, Apr 25-27, Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 101 18th Street, Moline This annual conference is in the Quad Cities this year! The theme is “Engaging Agricultural and Rural Communities in Ecological Restoration” and will spotlight the QC. MWGL.SER@gmail.com or 847-812-8528 Black Hawk State Historic Site: 48th Stroll Thru Springtime Sat, Apr 26, 7 am-noon, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave, Rock Island Birds are the focus from 7:00-9:00, meet expert leaders by the Black Hawk statue who will help locate resident and migratory birds. Short program and refreshments (including wild violet jelly) from 9:00-10:00. Small groups to observe and identify wildflowers from 10:00-12:00. Free. blackhawkpark.org or 309-788-9536
River Action’s Fish & Fire Fundraiser and Friendraiser Thur, May 1 5:30 pm
Apr 16 through Aug 13, Times vary, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport The intensive blended online and in-person curriculum is developed to equip Iowans interested in natural resource conservation with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions of
The Waterfront Center 2021 State St, Bettendorf
Celebrate River Action’s 41st year! Social hour, silent auction, and cash bar 5:30 pm; Dinner begins at 6:30. Bid on live & silent auction items, enjoy dinner and celebrate those in our community who have gone against the current at the Annual Eddy Awards Presentation. riveraction.org or 563-322-2969
natural resources and to become local leaders and educators. $160 member, $200 guest. Register at nahantmarsh.org or 563-336-3379. River Action’s Environmental Book Club Tues, Apr 22, 7 pm, River Action office, 822 E. River Dr, Davenport Discuss The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland. Discussions are free and open to the public. riveraction.org or 563- 322-2969.
14 eddy Magazine | www.riveraction.org
Made with FlippingBook. PDF to flipbook with ease