08 Aug 2023

QC Botanical Center and Hot Glass, Garden Glass Exhibit Press Conference, August 9

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center and Hot Glass are hosting a press conference for the new Garden Glass exhibit on Wednesday, August 9, 12PM, at the Quad City Botanical Center.

25 Jul 2023

Botanical Center Announces New Trending Garden, Sponsored by the Davenport Jaycee Foundation and the Jaycees of the Quad Cities

By Paige Underwood

Pictured left to right in photo: Kate Mapes (Gardens and Special Projects, QCBC), David Chanez (President, Davenport Jaycee Foundation), Kelsey Watson (President, Jaycees of the Quad Cities), Ryan Wille (Executive Director, QCBC), Kennedy Blaesius (Horticulturist, QCBC)

20 Jun 2023

Quad City Botanical Center Celebrating 25 Years

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center is turning 25 years old on June 20, 2023. The Center opened on June 20, 1998, at 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201.

22 May 2023

Quad City Botanical Center Announces "Plants of the World" Exhibit Opening

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center is excited to announce the exhibit opening of “Plants of the World: People Behind the Plants” on Friday, May 26, 2023.

10 May 2023

QC Botanical Center Announces Cactus Exhibit, Celebrates 25 Years

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2023) — In celebration of the Quad City Botanical Center’s 25th year anniversary on June 20, we are excited to announce a special cactus exhibit on display now through July 30, featuring cacti from the collection of Allen Dieter, one of the founding members of the Quad City Botanical Center.

07 Apr 2023

QC Botanical Center Extends Plant Sale Order Due Date to April 12

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center has extended the Plant Sale order deadline to Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be picked up on Saturday, April 29, 10AM-2PM. The Botanical Center is extending the order deadline due to the arrival of spring weather in the Quad Cities, leaving more people inspired to plan their gardens.

16 Nov 2022

Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company Opens November 18

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center is proud to announce the sixth annual Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, opening November 18.

28 Oct 2022

QC Botanical Center Not So Scary Halloween Walk

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2022) — Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a “Not So Scary” lighted-walk through the gardens after dark. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden to search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns, and toads as you wander down the darkened pathways. Get a glimpse of the Halloween train in our popular train garden. It’s not so scary in our gardens, making this event great for all ages.

25 Aug 2022

Quad City Botanical Center Hosts Its Ability Garden Ribbon-Cutting Event Friday, August 26, 10AM

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its Ability Garden Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, August 26, 10AM.

Join us as we celebrate the official opening of our newly-reimagined Ability Garden. The Ability Garden is designed to improve accessibility to garden spaces and provide gardening opportunities to more people. Donors, grantors, supporters, and those who were part of this endeavor will be recognized at the ribbon-cutting.

05 Aug 2022

QC Botanical Center Announces Pay What You Want Week 2022

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201) is allowing guests to pay what they want for admission to the gardens August 7-13. By giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience all the summer gardens have to offer.

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