'Explore the River' this summer
River Action's Summer Education Program
June through September
In 2009, River Action will observe its 25th Anniversary!
To celebrate and continue to build our common riverfront and our common future, plan to take part in EXPLORE THE RIVER, a summertime education program, with some new sessions. Classes are taught by professionals in river-related topics from biology to river folktales, Sylvan Island to Arsenal Island history.
To download a brochure with registration form, CLICK HERE.
To register online for Sunday Tours, CLICK HERE.
To register online for Monday Fun Days, CLICK HERE.
To register online for Channel Cat Talks, CLICK HERE.
To register online for Riverine Walks, CLICK HERE.
Retain the Rain College
Linking watershed science to the people of the Quad Cities
RTR College is an educational series sponsored by River Action. The series offers insights and solutions for dealing with drainage problems and erosion, improving water quality and attracting birds and butterflies to one’s yard.
Registration Required, ckerofsky@riveraction.org, 563.322.2969
Intro to Prairie Plants and Garden Design
(Free)
Saturday, June 20, 9-11am
Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Avenue, Davenport, Iowa
Prairie once covered 40 percent of the U.S. Today, in Iowa, 99.9 percent of this historic natural landscape is gone! Learn how to bring native landscaping back into your yard and reap its many benefits.
Rain Garden 101
(FREE)
Wednesday, July 15, 6-8pm
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive
A rain garden is a shallow depression planted with native plants that cleanses water, reduces flooding and attracts butterflies and birds to your yard. Leave ready to install your own rain garden!
What’s in the Water?
(FREE)
Wednesday, July 29, 6-8pm
Scott County Admin Building, 600 West. 4th Street, Davenport
Only .5% of the water on earth is available for use! Lynette Seigley of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources IOWATER volunteer water monitoring program has been assisting volunteers monitor the conditions of Iowa streams since 2002 and will discuss water quality findings of Duck Creek.
Green Home Biology 101 ($20 includes Lunch)
Thursday, August 6, 11-1pm
'Retain The Rain' Calculator
This fun, interactive program calculates stormwater savings when you enter the dimensions of your roof, yard, or office project.
- Find out how you can control stormwater runoff from your home or business.
- Determine the amount of water runoff with the built in calculator.
- View area rain gardens and green roofs and find out more about your watershed.
CLICK HERE to start virtual kiosk.
**Reserve** Your Rain Barrel Now
River Action's Spring rain barrel sales were such a HUGE success we decided to add another one. Our next shipment is scheduled to be delivered in August.
Reserve a rain barrel now by pre-ordering for just $75!
CLICK HERE to purchase your rain barrel online.
Rain barrels include a 60-gallon barrel, lid, mosquito netting, downspout diverter, spigot, and two overflow attachments.
WHY? - Rain barrels decrease one’s water consumption from municipal supplies lowering water bills. Collected rainwater can be used to irrigate lawns, water landscape beds or wash cars. Rain barrels also reduce stormwater runoff lessening the impact on storm sewers, local streams, and rivers.
WHERE? - Barrels can then be picked up at our Davenport office: 822 E. River Drive (Please note we can not ship rain barrels).
Rain barrels are part of River Action's Retain the Rain program, an initiative to conserve water and lower flood levels in local rivers and streams.
Using a rain barrel is one of the simplest actions you can take to reduce runoff by collecting the rain that runs off your home.
HOW? - The diverter channels water into the barrel when needed, and fits all downspouts, metal or plastic. The barrels are 0.1875” thick recycled polyethylene and can be joined together with a garden hose. When the barrel is full, the diverter can be flipped up to a closed position to let the downspout function normally.
