Birdies for CharitY

Since 1971 the John Deere Classic has delivered over $120 million to regional charities, most of it through its innovative Birdies for Charity program. The QC Botanical Center Foundation (charity ID 708) will receive 100% of your pledge plus a second bonus check, usually 5%-10%, of the charity’s overall pledges.

You can donate online to the gardens through Birdies and your gift will qualify for the additional 5%-10% bonus.
​Type QC Botanical Center Foundation on Birdies' Make A Donation page by using the button to link to Birdies.

DONATIONS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

The Quad City Botanical Center is a tax-exempt 501c3 non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing people and plants together in fun and meaningful ways. Your financial support is essential to our future. There are many ways to contribute, and we are so thankful for your kindness! 

The Botanical Center is your community’s living plant museum. We encourage you to visit often in every season. Your admission fee represents 10% of our earned annual income and allows us to care for and improve our collections. 

As a non-profit, we are thoughtful stewards of the funds we receive. Donations are put into action in a variety of ways. 
  • A $50 gift can help purchase plant material for community gardens.
  • A $100 donation can underwrite the expense of hosting a student intern.
  • A $250 donation can subsidize a visit from 40 students.
  • A $500 gift can underwrite a visit to a school where field trips are no longer provided.
  • A gift of $1,000 can help maintain the necessary climate in our Sun Garden.
To learn more about including the Quad City Botanical Center in your estate plan, please contact Ami Porter at 309.794.0991 ext. 206. Gifts of every size are welcome.

support the education department

Our education department is happy to take donations of materials to be used for hands on opportunities for the children. Donations can be dropped off during business hours. For questions, please contact Greg Wolf at 309.794.0991 ext. 208.

New Opportunity: Plastic toy dishes and plastic food for the Hobbit House
New Opportunity: Toys to be used with sand or water in our Children's Garden
Clear 21 oz. soda bottles, rinsed out
Markers
Crayons
Scissors for adults or children
Permanent Markers-Sharpie
Empty toilet paper rolls
​Sidewalk chalk
Towels
Fish Food
Terra Cotta (clay) pots
Lincoln Logs
Wooden train sets

shop local to support the gardens

When you check out at the Kimberly Road, Davenport Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, purchase a giving bag and use the tag attached to the bag to direct a $1 donation to the Quad City Botanical Center. The program is ongoing and there is no limit to how much the Botanical Center can raise. Fresh Thyme has locations throughout the Midwest.