EVENT CALENDAR
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SUNDAY FUNDAY: BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS3.1.20 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.
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QC STORM HOCKEY: BOTANICAL CENTER FUNDRAISER3.7.20 SATURDAY
7:10 PM GAME TIME Support the Storm and the Botanical Center at the TaxSlayer Center for Marvel Superhero night. $6 of every $20 red section ticket sold goes to the Botanical Center. Storm players will be wearing special Marvel-themed jerseys to be auctioned off after the game. There will also be a special giveaway to the first 1,000 fans through the door. Funds will be used to underwrite the expense of school tours in our gardens.
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kindernature: TURTLES3.10.20 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.
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CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE3.15.20 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. Free activities for kids, hot chocolate bar, chair massages, scavenger hunt and a s'mores station outdoors are included with paid admission to Chocolate Experience.
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Sunday Funday: Mushrooms4.5.20 SUNDAY
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Five types of wild, edible mushrooms can be found in North America. Learn where to look for them in our neck of the woods. We’ll have some real samples to view and make a mushroom print as a craft. How much room is needed for fungi to grow? As mushroom as possible! This is a drop-in program, no reservations required.
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MEMBERS' ONLY EGG HUNT4.11.20 SATURDAY
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Members are invited to attend our annual Egg Hunt. Bring the kids and your own basket to search for eggs outdoors in our gardens. No RSVP required for the event which is held rain or shine. Four groups will hunt at 9:00 AM sharp, 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.
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kindernature: FLOURISHING FLOWERS4.14.20 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Flourishing Flowers, in conjunction with the Rock Island Library and Hug-A-Book program, gives kids age 3-6 a chance to make a flower start with a seed to take home and watch grow. Plant a seed for learning!
This event is FREE to all interested in joining and no RSVP is needed. There will be two story readings and all children under the age of six receive a free book to take home while supplies last. Kids will make a paper flower with real seeds inside and play a game called Build A Flower. 
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WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY-BIRDS CONNECT OUR WORLD5.3.20 SUNDAY
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM World Migratory Bird Day 2020 - Birds Connect Our World will follow the journeys of migratory birds, exploring the ways we track their migrations, from geolocators and banding to feather studies and surveys, examining the threats they face along the way and highlighting the communities on the ground that are working to protect them.
This event is open to all ages at no charge and no RSVP is necessary 10 AM – 3 PM. Regular admission for all visitors applies 3 – 5 PM. |
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kindernature: sunflowers5.12.20 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM While the cheerful sunflower is recognized for its beauty, it is also an important source of food for humans and animals. Sunflower oil and seeds are enjoyed as healthy and nutritious ingredients. Create your own crafty version of the sunflower during class and enjoy a tasty treat, too.
KinderNature is for kids 3-5 and is held the second Tuesday of each month. RSVP required and class is limited to 15. |
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Sunday Funday June Bugs6.7.20 SUNDAY
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Even though the June Bug is nocturnal, it is attracted to bright lights. June bugs are harmless to people and pets, as they don’t bite or sting. Learn why June bugs are important and do an activity geared toward highlighting these little creatures. This is a drop-in program, no reservations required.
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kindernature: INSECT INVESTIGATION6.9.20 TUESDAY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Let’s go on a hunt for insects to observe! Our gardens provide the perfect environment to seek out harmless insects that keep our flowers and plants flourishing. Design your vision of the best insects as a craft and enjoy a snack, too. KinderNature is for kids 3-5 and is held the second Tuesday of each month. RSVP required and class is limited to 15.
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(C) Rockford Park District - Photo by Jesse Fox
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BUS TRIP: SUMMER GARDENS6.18.20 THURSDAY
6:30 AM - 9:30 PM Travel by motor coach on this day trip to visit gardens in Illinois and Wisconsin and explore America's little Switzerland in New Glarus, WI. Stop at Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford and the Rotary Botanical Garden in Janesville. Includes transportation, group tour guide, lunch and dinner.
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