Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Upcoming Events
January 2022
New Chapter Launch Meeting Members Only
Online/Virtual
Members Only Free Event Chapter Meeting
First meeting of Seedling Chapter of Quad Cities Wild Ones, 7 people in attendance
February 2022
Living Lands and Waters, One Person Can Make a Difference
Fairmont Library, 3000 N Fairmount St, Davenport, IA, 52804 Map
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Speaker Dan Brightnstein explained the mission of Living Lands and Waters and ways to get involved in the restoration in the I-80 riverfront and invasive species removal
March 2022
Native Plants and and Introduction to the Ecosystems
University of Illinois Extension
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Part 1 of a series presented by University of Illinois Extension, program given by Amy Loving, Nahant Marsh, education director
April 2022
Candlelight Park Rental Properties Presentation
Candlelight Properties, 605 W 53rd St, Davenport, IA, 52806 Map
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Event held for residents, Wild Ones Speaker, Becki Wells
Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly
May 2022
Earth Day at Farmer's Market
Iowa Farmers Market
Public Welcome Free Event Family Friendly Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Participated in Davenport Farmer's Market Earth Day Celebration Table Event informing public about Wild Ones local Chapter
Pollinator Pallooza
Putnam Museum
Public Welcome Free Event Family Friendly Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Tabling event at Native Plant sale, signup sheet, door prizes,
River Valley District Library
River Valley District Library
Free Event Plant Salvage/Rescue Lots of Physical Activity
Meeting with Library Director Terri Schwenke to discuss planting Native Prairie where a native Prairie was located on Library Property in the past
VanDerVeer Tour with Elementary Children BD
VanDerVeer Park
Free Event Family Friendly Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Gave tour of Botanical Gardens with BD children native plants
June 2022
Grace Church Garden Party
Grace Lutheran Church
Public Welcome Free Event Family Friendly Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Garden Party table event
Tour ISU Extension
Iowa State University Extension office, 875 Tanglefoot Ln, Bettendorf, IA, 52722 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Tour of Gardens at Extension with speaker to highlight the Role of the Extension in the Community
July 2022
University of Illinois Rock Island County Extension Tour
University of Illinois Extension
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Tour and Program of the Illinois Rock Island County Extension office, programs, and gardens.
August 2022
Tour of a Zero Sum Energy Efficient Home and Native Wild Garden
Home of Mr. Jack Achs, 4018 229th St Cir N, Port Byron, IL, 61275 Map
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Home Garden Tour Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Lots of Physical Activity
Tour of home that is zero electricity consumer consumption, solar panels, rain garden, fully planted mature Native plant prairie, with special native plant pollinator garden
Port Byron/Hampton/Rapids City Rotary Meeting
River Valley District Library Meeting room
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Becki Wells asked to speak at Rotary, net 2 new members
Girl Scout Presentation
Nahant Marsh Learning Center
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Becki Well gave presentation on Monarchs, Native Plants, and Pollinators to Girl Scouts ages 6-16
September 2022
Planting of Moline Property Members Only
41st Street and 4th Avenue
Members Only Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Planted 275 plants for owner of vacant lot, work day, volunteers
Nahant Marsh Butterfly Release Party
Nahant Marsh Learning Center
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Table event, make and take Monarch Butterflies for children, family friendly
Guided Tour of Wapello Land and Water Reserve Prairie
Wapello Prairie Reserve, IL-84, Hanover, IL Map
Public Welcome Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity
Guided Tour of Native Prairie in Hanover Illinois
October 2022
Seed Swap
Home of Wes and Becki Wells
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop Home Garden Tour Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
Chapter members gathered to swap native plant seeds and grasses, lunch, tour of gardens, social
Rotary Illinois Quad Cities, Rock Island, IL
HyVee Rock Island
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Becki Wells gave talk on Native Plants, gave away seeds, talked about food chain, pollinators and habitat restoration
NAACP Sister's Circle
Martin Luther King Center
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Becki Wells gave presentation to the NAACP Sister's Circle, Native Plants, Pollinators and Habitat Restoration
November 2022
Chapter Board Meeting Members Only
Online/Virtual
Members Only Chapter Board Meeting
Chapter Officer Board Meeting
The Power of Natural Darkness on Living Things
ISU Scott County Extension and Outreach, 875 Tanglefoot Ln, Bettendorf, IA, 52722 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Lighting our cities and our gardens has unintended consequences for most species including humans. Come hear a discussion of importance of natural light cycles on our ecosystems.
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University Campus -Quad Cities, 3300 River Dr, Moline, IL, 61265 Map
Public Welcome Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom
4 Wild One Members met with Penny Wickert ( Grounds Keeper WIU-QCA campus).
We toured a few of her plantings on the WIU campus and discussed how a partnership between WIU and WO would be beneficial.
We are making plans and exploring the roles WO and WIU can work with Penny Wickert and other staff at the Campus here in the QCA.