18 Nov 2025

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Reminds Deer Hunters to Visit Check Stations in Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Counties

By Merit Pages

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2025) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

The 2025 Illinois firearm deer season dates are November 21-23 and December 4-7.

17 Nov 2025

QC Environmental Film Series Returns with Ocean-Themed Films and ENVIRO Connect

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — River Action is thrilled to announce the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series (QCEFS), returning with an inspiring ocean-themed line-up designed to connect the Quad Cities community with the wonders of our planet’s waters. This season, attendees will experience compelling films, ENVIRO Connect networking opportunities, and reflection speakers to deepen engagement and spark meaningful action.

What to expect this season

17 Nov 2025

Water Quality Researchers to Hold Panel, Discussion on Water Crisis; Event Comes Amidst Mounting Calls for Legislative Action on Industrial Agriculture’s Clean Water Crisis

By Phoebe Trotter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 18, 6-7:30PM, at the Rogalski Center, Food and Water Watch, St Ambrose Sustainability Committee, and Progressive Action for the Common Good will host a panel discussion in Davenport (518 W Locust St) with the University of Iowa researchers behind the recent Central Iowa Water Quality Report.

12 Nov 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: Native Mushroom ID and Foray

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — On Saturday, November 22, at 10AM, there will be a Native Mushroom ID and Foray program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Becky to learn about native Iowa mushrooms.

You will learn about the mushroom life cycle, how to identify native mushrooms, and which seasons they grow.

22 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: Halloween Hike

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 22, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 6:30PM, there will be a Halloween Hike held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

17 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center:The Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Mike for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison.

Large target pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets.

11 Sep 2025

Fifth Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (September 11, 2025) — On Saturday, September 13, 9-11AM, there will be a Monarch Migration Fun Run held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. The Fun Run will benefit the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

This self-timed 5K and (New!) one-mile trail run will take you through the upland and bottomland forests and the prairies of the Wapsi River Center. There will be one wave starting at 9AM for both distances.

05 Sep 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: Seventh Annual Monarch Festival

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (September 5, 2025) — On Saturday, September 13, 11AM-2:30PM, there will be a Monarch Festival held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Join the Wapsi River Center Staff and the Friends of the Wapsi Center as we celebrate Monarch Butterflies during this festival. There will be a monarch presentation at 11:00 A.M.

26 Aug 2025

Register Now for Taming of the Slough! September 13

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2025) — Join River Action for our 20th annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon this fall to paddle, mountain bike, and run your way to the top! This year's Taming of the Slough will take place on Saturday, September 13th, downtown Moline at Bass Street YMCA (1701 1st Ave Moline, Illinois) and begins promptly at 8AM. No, that’s not a typo! 😊

18 Aug 2025

Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance Meeting — Open to the Public

By Kathy Wine

RIVERDALE, IOWA (August 18, 2025) — The next meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, August 21, 3PM, in the City Hall Community Room in Riverdale, Iowa. The Alliance is open to the public and is a forum for timely and educational information on flood prevention, mitigation, flood insurance, and floodplain management. The agenda for the Augst 21 meeting includes:

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