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Local Links for Biodiversity—Bettendorf, Iowa
Museums and Nature Centers:
Family Museum of Arts & Science
2900 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722-7710
Phone: 563-344-4169
www.familymuseum.org
The museum offers engaging, interactive exhibits
for children and families. They include arts and science exhibits,
classes, and special events. Hands-on permanent exhibits are also
available.
Putnam Museum of History & Natural Science/
IMAX® Theater
1717 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
Phone: 563-324-1933
www.putnam.org
The museum has permanent and traveling exhibits,
including Black Earth/Big River, an Asian/Egyptian Gallery, and
a Hall of Mammals as well. A highlight of the museum is its newly
opened IMAX® 3D Theater.
Niabi Zoo
12908 Niabi Zoo Road
Coal Valley, IL 61240
Phone: 309-799-3482
www.niabizoo.com
Niabi Zoo covers more than 230 acres, and is
home to more than 700 animals representing 160 different species.
Asian elephants, large cats, tropical birds, and zebras are just
a few of the exciting animals that visitors can see at Niabi Zoo.
Blackhawk State Historic Site
Hauberg Indian Museum
1510 46th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: 309-788-0177
Phone: 309-788-9536
Across the Mississippi from the Family Museum,
the Hauberg Indian Museum features an important collection of Sauk
and Fox Indian artifacts.
Quad City Botanical Gardens
2525 4th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: 309-794-0991
www.qcgardens.org
Built next to the Mississippi River in downtown
Rock Island, Illinois, the Quad City Botanical Center offers beautiful
gardens in all seasons! It features a 6,444 square foot tropical
Sun Garden conservatory, an outdoor conifer garden highlighting
rare and unusual varieties, and a medley of theme gardens. The award-winning
Sun Garden is filled with exotic tropical flowers against the backdrop
of 14-foot waterfall and several reflecting pools. Outdoor gardens
feature thousands of spring bulbs, and colorful, rare perennials
and annuals.
Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens
1300 17th Street
Rock Island, IL
Phone: 309-786-0443
The Longview complex features a conservatory,
a greenhouse, flower gardens, playground equipment, picnic shelters,
sand volleyball courts, an outdoor ice skating rink, tennis courts,
a swimming pool, a walk/jog path, and 39 acres of green space.
Stampe Lilac Garden (Duck Creek Park)
3300 E. Locust Street
Davenport, IA
Phone: 563-326-7822
The City of Davenport and the Davenport Horticultural
Society dedicated the Stampe Lilac Garden in 1980 on behalf of Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson Stampe for their efforts in establishing and maintaining
this outstanding horticultural area. Beginning in early April, flower
enthusiasts can see narcissises, daffodils, crocuses, and young
blooming lilacs. In mid-April, hyacinths, tulips, and crab apples
begin to bloom. Schedule a visit to the garden and experience the
colors and fragrances of almost 30,000 spring bulb blooms.
VanderVeer Botanical Center and Park
215 W. Central Park
Davenport, IA
Phone: 563-326-7818
www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/leisure/parks/botanical.htm
The Rose Garden features 1,800 roses representing
approximately 145 varieties. Enjoy a stroll through Vander Veer
Park as you observe a wide array of roses in bloom and flower displays.
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