EDDY CALENDAR
Events & Programs Programs
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Explore the River Series May 28th – August 31st, 2024
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Explore & Seek June 1st – June 30th, 2024
Explore & Seek
River Action’s Environmental Book Club May 28, 7 pm, River Action office, 822 E. River Dr, Davenport, riveraction.org, 563-322-2969 Discuss: The Genius of Birds, by Jennifer Ackerman. Discussions are free and open to the public.
Floatzilla August 16-17th, 2024
Senior Golf Cart Tour September 5th-6th, 2024
June
River Action’s 5th Annual Explore and Seek Scavenger Hunt June 1-30, riveraction.org Participants will seek answers to environmental conservation and historical clues to win prizes! Connect with nature and explore local Wild Places! Register at exploreandseek.org .
Taming of the Slough September 28th, 2024
Upper Mississippi River Conference October 16th-17th, 2024
Quad City Audubon Society: Mississippi Palisades State Park and Lost Mound Wildlife Refuge June 2, 6 am, Meet at Shuler’s Grove Park, Rapids City, quadcityaudubon.org This all-day field trip includes a stop for lunch. The trip features late waterfowl, breeding warblers, forest and grassland birds.
July Nahant Marsh: Cyperaceae & Juncaceae Identification Workshop July 9-11, Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Ave, Davenport, nahantmarsh.org A three-day plant identification workshop designed to accommodate beginners as well as provide an advanced curriculum for professional conservationists and avid amateurs. $50 student, $160 standard.
Green Drinks June 6, 5 pm, Zoom link found on pacgqc.org What’s behind the decline of birds? With Brian Blevins, Wild Bird Shop.
Niabi Zoo: The Woman Who Loves Giraffes June 18, 6:30-8:00 9.m., Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley, niabizoo.com/conservation Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg! Mary Dagg of the Anne Innis Dagg Foundation will speak. $8 zoo members, $10 non-members. Bi-Can Bioblitz June 21-22, 2:00 p.m – 2:00 p.m. Amówa Forest Preserve, 19500 Hubbard Rd. East Moline Find as many species as possible during this 24-hour event! Partner with various Quad Cities organizations and learn about local flora and fauna from an expert! Niabi Zoo: Breakfast with the Giraffe June 22, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley, niabizoo.com Celebrate World Giraffe Day and have breakfast with the tallest land mammal on earth! River Action’s Environmental Book Club June 25, 7 pm, River Action office, 822 E. River Dr, Davenport, riveraction.org, 563-322-2969 Discuss: Of Time and Place , by Sigurd Olson. Discussions are free and open to the public.
Green Drinks July 11, 5 pm, Zoom link found on pacgqc.org QC Climate Assessment with Nina Struss, Prairie Rivers.
Niabi Zoo: Breakfast with the Reptiles July 13, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley, niabizoo.com Meet these scaly friends up close! RAGBRAI July 20-27, ragbrai.com An epic eight-day rolling festival of bicycles, music, food, camaraderie, and community. It is the oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bicycle touring event in the world. River Action’s Environmental Book Club July 23, 7 pm, River Action office, 822 E. River Dr, Davenport, riveraction.org, 563-322-2969 Discuss: A Forager’s Life: Reflections on Mother Nature, by Mike Krebill. Discussions are free and open to the public. Bix 7 Run/Walk, QuickBix, and Jr. Bix July 26-27, 500 E. 3rd St, Davenport, bix7.com The 50th Annual race up Brady Street hill. One of the top running events in the country!
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