ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 21, 2019) — Local and regional artists, including jewelers, photographers, painters, woodworkers, fabric artists, and others who are inspired by nature to create, will exhibit and sell their art pieces at this outdoor show, back for its third year at the Quad City Botanical Center. 

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2019) — 

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to a weeklong morning camp from 9AM to noon that's filled with nature-based learning activities.

Cost is $70 per child for Botanical Center members and $80 for non-members. A few spots are still available for next week.

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — Join the Quad City Botanical Center (QCBC) and Rock Island Parks and Recreation as we journey to Hazelton, Iowa, home to one of Iowa’s largest Amish communities.

Experience this unique culture with the help of a step-on guide. With horse and buggies passing by, we will visit several Amish country stores, tour an Amish farm and home, and savor all the flavors of a home-cooked Amish meal.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2019) — Members of the Quad City Botanical Center are invited to our annual Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 20, 8-10 AM. Bring your basket to fill with goodies and enjoy the outdoor hunt.

Four groups will gather for the 9AM hunt sorted by age: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-12.

Crafts and games are included as our way of saying thank you for being a member of the Botanical Center.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2019) — We're celebrating orchids in March and you're invited to join us for painting, crafts and activities during Sunday Funday. The fun is for all ages.

Program is included with general admission and is free for members. No reservation required.

Help us celebrate 20 years by giving us your opinion on what you would like to see added to the gardens.

Take the survey to vote on the development of future exhibits and amenities and tell us how you use the gardens. 

Complete the survey to receive a $1 off admission coupon and be entered to win one of 20 memberships.

It’s our 20th year so help us plan for the next 20 years! 

 

Calling all Butterfly lovers! Join us for Sunday Funday-Monarchs thisSunday, September 2nd from 1pm-3pm. Enjoy crafts, activities and learning during this drop-in program for all ages.

Saturday, February 3rd from 10am until 3pm.
 
Pre-sale ticket pricing expires on 1/27!
 
Join us for the first annual Winter Garden Light Display at the Quad City Botanical Center! The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom this December with thousands of glowing lights during Winter Nights, Winter Lights. Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night then warm up inside at the hot chocolate bar.
 
Exhibit is open on the following nights from 4:30pm-8:30pm:
Dec 4-7, 10-13, 16-20, 22-24 and 26-30.
 

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