Quad City Botanical Center is presenting ninth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation, opening Friday, Nov. 21 at 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds. Explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is proud to present the ninth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Foundation, opening November 21. Step into a dazzling scene of over 315,000 glowing lights adorning over five acres of garden grounds. Explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, the glistening pond, lawns, and pocket gardens […]
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, is hosting a dog of a holiday event, Lights and Leashes, every Sunday through December! The event runs 5 to 9 p.m. through December 31. Exhibit Admission Tickets can be purchased here. Experience the decorated gardens with your furry friends by your side. Bring your pups […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 5 to 8 p.m. at Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island. For Tickets click here. Event is open to the public! Exhibit AdmissionTickets: https://bit.ly/4elpPnr Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and take your own photos. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended. […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is proud to present the eighth annual Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, opening November 21. The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 250,000 glowing lights, featuring new lighted elements of the display. Explore the Crawford Company Tropical Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond, and pocket […]
Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd for the annual ‘State of the Schools’ address. Our Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Williams will recap the 2023-24 school year, and preview what to expect in 2024-25 and beyond!
Members of Rock Island Schools’ Teaching & Learning team lead the way in partnering with the botanical center on the curriculum elements of this project. RIMSD #41 students will be the first to have the plant discovery bus booked at our schools next fall!
The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its Plant Discovery Bus ribbon cutting event on Thursday, June 13 at 2PM. Join us as we celebrate the official unveiling of this one-of-a-kind mobile classroom, two years in the making. The Plant Discovery Bus is a new educational tool that will mimic the same experience learners receive […]
Winter Nights Winter Lights continues through the holiday season, and on through Dec. 11! WINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS POWERED BY MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY through December 11, WED – SUN | 5-9 PM 12.14 – 1.1 DAILY* | 5-9 PM *Open: New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day *Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and […]
WINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS POWERED BY MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY OPEN DAILY THROUGH JANUARY 1 5-9 PM *Open: New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day *Closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas $10 Adults | $6 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2 Members $8 Adults | $4 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2 The outdoor […]
