Calendar
Saturday, February 21 Field Trip: Birds of Smith's Island. We will do a winter walk around the Lock and Dam 14 / Smith's Island area to see overwintering birds. We may also drive to other open water areas close by to look for water bird species. Meet at 9:00 am at the Lock and Dam 14 parking lot, LeClaire, Iowa.
This field trip will focus on wintering and water bird species found in open water areas along the Mississippi River.
Thursday, March 5, 6:00 pm Night Owl Walk. Hollowview Park Parking Lot, 1700 Sun Valley Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa. Public is welcome. We will walk along the Bettendorf Bike Path to look and listen for owls.
We may take some off-the-path trails, which could affect footwear if conditions are wet or muddy.
Sunday, March 22, 8:55 am Corriell Nature Preserve. Meet-up for caravan and carpool at Veteran Memorial Park, parking lot at Marquette Boat Ramp, 1101 Marquette St, Davenport, Iowa. We will leave at 9:00 AM SHARP.
This location requires special access. Park at Gate 1 (see flyer for parking details). No restrooms or drinking water on-site.
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am–2:00 pm Willow Bird Feeder Workshop. Black Hawk State Historic Site, outdoor shelter adjacent to Singing Bird Lodge, 1510 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201.
All materials provided (free). RSVP by emailing Quadcityaudubon@gmail.com.
The Quad City Audubon Society (QCAS) is dedicated to the enjoyment of birds, a better understanding of the natural world, stewardship of natural areas and habitats, fellowship, improvement of community awareness of environmental issues, and education of youth for the benefit of future generations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All events are open to the public:
Saturday, February 21 – Field Trip: Birds of Smith's Island
We will do a winter walk around the Lock and Dam 14 / Smith's Island area to see overwintering birds. We may also drive to other open water areas close by to look for water bird species.
Meet: 9:00 am at Lock and Dam 14 parking lot, LeClaire, Iowa
Thursday, March 5 – 6:00 pm · Night Owl Walk
Hollowview Park Parking Lot
1700 Sun Valley Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa
Public is welcome. We will walk along the Bettendorf Bike Path to look and listen for owls. We may take some off-the-path trails, which could affect footwear if conditions are wet or muddy.
Sunday, March 22 – 8:55 am · Corriell Nature Preserve
Meet-Up / Caravan & Carpool:
Veteran Memorial Park – Parking lot at Marquette Boat Ramp
1101 Marquette St, Davenport, Iowa
We will leave at 9:00 AM SHARP. This location requires special access. Park at Gate 1 (see flyer for parking details).
No restrooms or drinking water on-site.
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am–2:00 pm · Willow Bird Feeder Workshop
Black Hawk State Historic Site
Outdoor shelter adjacent to Singing Bird Lodge
1510 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
All materials provided (free).
RSVP: Email
qcaudubon@gmail.com
