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Pictures of the Park ~ Photo Contest

• Contest PDF Forms
  Contest Overview
  Contest Rules
  Entry Form
  Photo Release Form
  Photo Labels

• Photo Contest
  Submit up to 3 photos taken between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011
  of any natural, architectural, or cultural subject found anywhere within Black Hawk State Historic Site.
  Nature: photos of the natural features, flora and fauna of the Historic Site
  Architecture: photos that include man-made or built features in the Historic Site
  People/Culture: photos of people using the Historic Site for cultural, educational or recreational purposes.
   
• Submit an 8” x 10” unmounted and unframed photo(s) and a digital copy
  of the photo(s) submitted on a CD plus the entry form to the Hauberg Museum, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46^th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201, by 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2011.  
   
• Photos entries that include the identifiable representation of any person (s) who is not a performer or presenter at a Historic Site event requires the submission of a photo release form for each person to be submitted with
  the photo. 
   
• Photo entry must indicate which Contest category and age group the photo
  is being entered in. 

City Leaders Proclaim Sauk and Meskwaki Days
Rock Island County, City of East Moline, Village of Milan, City of Moline and City of Rock Island in Illinois and Scott County, City of Bettendorf and City of Davenport in Iowa have officially proclaimed May 1 & 2, 2010 to be Sauk and Meskwaki Days in the Quad Cities Region.  Click here for Proclamation.

Singing Bird Nature Center Improvements
The Pete Petersen Bird Room has been turned from a drab white room into an outdoor paradise.  The room has been painted in warm colors—green and yellow walls, brown trim, and a sky blue ceiling.  The windows are dressed with colorful curtains.  Pictures of the room can be viewed on the Foundation’s Facebook page.  Many thanks to Patty and Jim Pearson for the many hours they spent in transforming this room.

Additional improvements have also been completed at the Nature Center.  The floors have been refinished, the old bookshelves and credenza in front of the kitchen serving window have been removed, and a new electrical panel has been installed.  Next up is rewiring of the entire building and installation of ceiling fans.  A list of building needs and new projects will be coming soon.  If you would like to donate your time and talents please call the Hauberg Museum at 309-788-9536.

Black Hawk Photo Wins Contest
The Illinois Bureau of Tourism recently ran an online photo contest for the Seven Wonders of Illinois.  The picture taken by Jim Pearson of the Black Hawk statue with the full moon behind it
won!!!  Thanks to everyone who voted.  We know we are special—now the rest of the state does too. View the photo at www.enjoyillinoisblog.com