Chapter Calendar

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January 2022

Jan
11

New Chapter Launch Meeting Members Only

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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Free Event Chapter Meeting

First meeting of Seedling Chapter of Quad Cities Wild Ones, 7 people in attendance

February 2022

Feb
15

Living Lands and Waters, One Person Can Make a Difference

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Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
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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

Mar
3

Native Plants and and Introduction to the Ecosystems

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Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
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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

Apr
21

Candlelight Park Rental Properties Presentation

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Thursday, April 21st, 2022
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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

May
7

Earth Day at Farmer's Market

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Saturday, May 7th, 2022
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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

May
14

Pollinator Pallooza

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Saturday, May 14th, 2022
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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, 

May
19

River Valley District Library

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Thursday, May 19th, 2022
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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

May
27

VanDerVeer Tour with Elementary Children BD

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Friday, May 27th, 2022
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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

Jun
12

Grace Church Garden Party

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Sunday, June 12th, 2022
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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

Jun
14

Tour ISU Extension

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Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
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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

Jul
12

University of Illinois Rock Island County Extension Tour

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Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
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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

Aug
9

Tour of a Zero Sum Energy Efficient Home and Native Wild Garden

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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
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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

Aug
23

Port Byron/Hampton/Rapids City Rotary Meeting

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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
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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

Aug
29

Girl Scout Presentation

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Monday, August 29th, 2022
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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

Sep
7

Planting of Moline Property Members Only

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
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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

Sep
10

Nahant Marsh Butterfly Release Party

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Saturday, September 10th, 2022
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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

Sep
10

Guided Tour of Wapello Land and Water Reserve Prairie

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Saturday, September 10th, 2022
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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

Oct
15

Seed Swap

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Saturday, October 15th, 2022
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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

Oct
24

Rotary Illinois Quad Cities, Rock Island, IL

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Monday, October 24th, 2022
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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

Oct
29

NAACP Sister's Circle

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Saturday, October 29th, 2022
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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

Nov
7

Chapter Board Meeting Members Only

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Monday, November 7th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

Chapter Officer Board Meeting

Nov
15

The Power of Natural Darkness on Living Things

This event has ended
Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
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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.

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Nov
17

Western Illinois University

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Thursday, November 17th, 2022
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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.