EVENT CALENDAR

PENGUIN PARADE

1.18.20 SATURDAY
​​1 1 AM - 2 PM
It’s a family read-in at the Botanical Center in partnership with the Rock Island Public Library. Read with your family, do a penguin scavenger hunt, try the penguin obstacle course, do crafts and receive free giveaway items while supplies last. Admission is free during the event and no RSVP is required.

SUNDAY FUNDAY: TROPICAL PARADISE

2.2.20 SUNDAY
​​1 PM - 3 PM
Visit our tropical paradise on Sunday Funday! Warm up in our Sun Garden and learn about both tropical plants and the migrant animals that flourish in a lush tropical paradise. Our Sun Garden is home to flower varieties that are common where these unique animals live. No RSVP required.

kindernature: DINOSAURS

2.11.20 TUESDAY
​​10:30 AM - 11:30 AM​
Ever wonder what it was like in the prehistoric days of dinosaurs almost 230 million years ago? We’ll introduce some species through model dinosaurs and explain what they ate and how they survived. We’ll even have a coprolite fossil on display. For ages 3-5, RSVP required.

GIRL SCOUT WELCOME TO THE DAISY FLOWER GARDEN

2.22.20 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.​

SUNDAY FUNDAY: BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS

3.1.20 SUNDAY
​​1 PM - 3 PM
Are butterflies and moths related? What do they have in common? Join us for an afternoon packed with facts about these colorful creatures. Make an Origami butterfly and determine what species live near us. Weather permitting, trek outside to look for butterflies in the gardens. Program is included with general admission, and members enjoy free general admission all year long. No RSVP required.

kindernature: TURTLES

3.10.20 TUESDAY
​​10:30 AM - 11:30 AM​
Meet our turtle, Tortuga, which is Spanish for turtle. He’ll visit during the program while Mr. Greg shares why turtles have lived millions of years and how they survive in the wild. KinderNature is for kids 3-5 and is held the second Tuesday of each month. RSVP required and class is limited to 15.

CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE

3.15.20 SUNDAY
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate experience. There is something for every age group to enjoy at this popular spring event. Vendors will offer samples of delicious chocolate creations and also have items for purchase.