Quad Cities' First Residents w/Beth Carvey

Tue Jul 09 2024 at 09:00 am to 10:45 am

Riverbend Commons - 2951 River Drive in Moline, IL | Moline

River Action Quad Cities
Publisher/HostRiver Action Quad Cities
Quad Cities' First Residents w\/Beth Carvey
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Learn about the many cultures of the indigenous people that have occupied this region of the Mississippi River Valley over the last 10,000 years. Special emphasis will be given to the Meskwaki (Fox) and Sauk tribes who were the last two indigenous nations to occupy this portion of the river from 1740 to 1831.
Can't make it? An additional session will be held on Thursday, July 11th!
Visit riveraction.org/education to register!
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As part of our Summer Education Program, the Explore the River Series teaches participants first-hand about the wildlife, history, culture, and geography of the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities. These exciting and informative in person sessions are given on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or during a guided tour at varying river locations nearby. Join us in learning about the unique nature, history, and culture of the Quad Cities May 28th through August 31st.
Channel Cat Talks leave from the Riverbend Commons (2951 River Dr, Moline, IL) at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and run until 10:45 a.m. Channel Cat Talks are $20/session.
Riverine Walks begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. on Saturdays. Walks are approximately 1.5 hours long. Riverine Walks are $10/session. Riverine Walks are FREE for Members of River Action.
Visit RiverAction.org/education for more information, the full schedule, and to purchase tickets.
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Riverbend Commons - 2951 River Drive in Moline, IL, 2900 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265-1749, United States,Moline, Illinois

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