22 Mar 2018

Registration Open for Fall 2018 Master Gardener Training in Scott County

By Becky L. King

New flipped classroom model will allow for increased hands-on experiences

15 Mar 2018

NEVER, EVER SEEN BEFORE: A world of surprises awaits with the NEW "OCEANS" MOVIE!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Embark on a global odyssey of earth's oceans in stunning detail with the BRAND NEW 'Oceans' film

Witness the beauty and brilliance of ocean life as it has never been captured before with the debut of the NEWEST GIANT Screen feature "Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D" on March 23.

14 Mar 2018

Prescribed burn planned at Illiniwek Forest Preserve today, March 14 at 1 p.m.

By Brianna Aust

Woodlands, wetlands and prairies native to the Midwest depend on periodic prescribed fires for long-term survival. Fire helps to rejuvenate growth of native grasses and flowers, and controls the growth of unwanted invasive plant species. 

After inspecting the site, acquiring permits and reviewing safety precautions with all involved, Illiniwek Forest Preserve will conduct multiple burns on the forest preserve property.

07 Mar 2018

Volunteers Needed to Cleanup our Gateways

By Public Works Department, City of Davenport

Volunteers needed to help spruce up our gateways during Davenport's Annual Corridor Cleanup, Saturday, March 24th, 8am to 11am. The cleanup is a great opportunity to greet spring, and to help protect our water resources by picking up materials that might otherwise be carried by wind or water to our local creeks and streams.

28 Feb 2018

Conservation & Science Speaker Series @ Niabi Zoo

By Niabi Zoo
TOMORROW!
The Gran Chaco of Paraguay:An Animal Paradise at Risk
Dr. Juan Manuel Campos Krauer
Thursday, Mar. 1, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
27 Feb 2018

Spring Break Zoo Camp - Register Now!

By Niabi Zoo
Have a stay-cation at the Zoo!
 
As the land awakens from its winter slumber, plants begin to bloom while hibernating animals become more active and migrating animals return. Wake up and find a friend to join you at this eye opening experience!  
 
22 Feb 2018

Prepping in the QC Program at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Are you ready to weather the storm? What’s in your emergency kit? Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30pm when a representative from Scott Country Emergency Management will help you nail down the fundamentals and logistics of survival in tough situations.

19 Feb 2018

Niabi Zoo launches conservation & science speaker series

By Lee Jackson

Speakers include scientists in zoology, conservation, veterinarian medicine, ecology and animal behavior.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2018) – Niabi Zoo announced today the launch of a new series of lectures on conservation, ecology, biology and zoology. The series will continue throughout the year, and the first three lectures will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 and March 1 at the Niabi Zoo educational center.

19 Feb 2018

46th Annual Illowa Orchid Spring Show at the Quad City Botanical Center

By Quad City Botanical Center
15 Feb 2018

New economic report from ISU’s CARD highlights costs of nutrient pollution across the state

By Judy Downs

The multimillion-dollar cost to treat pollution flowing from Iowa’s agricultural landscape into central Iowa drinking water sources has attracted widespread attention in the last few years. A new report, “The Economic Benefits of Nitrogen Reduction” by economists with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University makes the case that reducing nutrient pollution would have substantial economic benefits all across the state.

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