Quad City Enviro-Kids is a summer program for students entering 3rd-5th grade in the fall. In 2010, Enviro-Kids will meet six Saturdays throughout the summer from 9 a.m. – noon. Children can attend one or all of the Saturday programs and will learn about several aspects of the environment while having fun outdoors! Pre-registration is required. The cost is $5.o0 per child, which covers all events and includes a t-shirt.

The registration form is available on the 2010_EnviroKids_Flier

2010 SCHEDULE (All events are weather dependent)

June 12: Disc Golf at Middle Park, 2220 23rd Street, Bettendorf. Discs and instruction will be provided thanks to Bettendorf Parks and Recreation.

June 26: Fishing & Water Safety at Vander Veer Park, 215 East Central Park Avenue, Davenport.

July 10: Wild Edibles & Renewable Energy at Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Avenue, Davenport.

July 24: Farm to Farmer’s Market. Meet at Freight House Farmer’s Market, 421 West River Drive, Davenport, where we’ll learn about the importance of locally grown produce. Then we’ll travel to Miss Effie’s Farm near Donahue where we’ll see how the foods at Farmer’s Market ended up there. Bussing available on a first come first serve basis.

August 7: Canoeing & Kayaking at West Lake Park, 14910 110th Avenue, Davenport. Meet at Lake of the Hills.

August 21: Creek Stomping & Bug Catching. Get wet and have fun while creek stomping. We’ll meet at a local creek (TBD) to learn about the creek, where it goes, test the water and catch some bugs!