EVENT CALENDAR
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Girl Scouts branching out! a tree exploration9.7.19 SATURDAY
10 AM - 11:30 AM Come have some fun with trees! We will explore the trees on the Botanical Center property and learn why they are important and necessary to us. You’ll also learn to identify some trees by the leaf and bark. Juniors and Cadettes are welcome. Cadettes can earn the Legacy: Naturalist Tree badge. Badges can be purchased at any Girl Scout Shop or online.
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WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY9.8.19 SUNDAY
10 AM - 3 PM The Botanical Center’s second annual World Migratory Bird Day is free to the public 10 am – 3 pm (regular admission after 3:00). Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution is the 2019 theme for this day dedicated to bird longevity. Vendors will gather to discuss when and where these creatures travel and settle. We will band wild birds and have activities celebrating these feathered creatures and bird-themed presentations. Come get educated on how you can do your part to help in this conservation effort.
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kindernature9.10.19 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monarchs are the king of butterflies. Learn about their four life cycle changes, why milkweed is important to them, make a craft, listen to a story and enjoy a snack as part of your KinderNature experience. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. For kids ages 3 to 5.
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UNICORN AND DRAGON ADVENTURE QUESt
9.22.19 SUNDAY
1 PM - 3 PM Bring your fairy tale to life at this enchanting event! Dress up as your favorite fairy, mythical troll or magical creature and you’ll seek and find in the gardens and make a magical craft. Commemorate your fun in the photo booth. Co-ed event for all ages. Register by September 21.
$10 children and adults $15 at the door $8 Botanical Center members Botanical Center members can register by calling 309.732.7275 to receive discounted admission rate. |
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KINDERNATURE10.8.19 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM The spider plant is among the most popular and easiest growing of all hanging houseplants. It’s even got more than one nickname – airplane plant, ribbon plant and hen and chickens! Learn how to best care for this botanical beauty and color your own idea of a spider plant during craft time. We’ll also have a story and snack during your visit. KinderNature is for kids 3-5 and is held the first Tuesday of each month.
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GIRL SCOUT TERRIFIC TERRARIUMS11.9.19 SATURDAY
10 AM - 12 PM Grow a green thumb! Come out to the Quad City Botanical Center and learn about the different types of habitat and needs for plants and ecosystems. After learning the basics of habitats, make your very own terrarium to take home. Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes are invited. The Gardener badge opportunity is for Juniors. Badges can be purchased at any Girl Scout Shop or online.
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KINDERNATURE11.12.19 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Wild turkeys are native to North America and reside in every state except Alaska. Benjamin Franklin had actually wanted the turkey, and not the bald eagle, to be the symbol of the USA. We’ll discuss a turkey’s lifestyle and make a craft worth hanging up at Thanksgiving, share story time and gobble up a snack, too. KinderNature is for kids 3-5 and is held the first Tuesday of each month.
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GIRL SCOUT WELCOME TO THE DAISY FLOWER GARDEN2.22.20 SATURDAY
1 PM - 3 PM Explore the world of gardening with the staff at the Quad City Botanical Center! Plant a mini garden and learn about worm composting and how it helps the plants. Daisies can complete all the steps to earn the Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey badge. Badges can be purchased at any Girl Scout Shop or online.
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