About

Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation

The Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation is a citizen’s support group dedicated to preserving, improving, and enhancing the natural, ecological, historical, and archaeological features of Black Hawk State Historic Site.

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Foundation Board Members
Janet Moline - Chairperson
Kristen Bergren - Vice Chairperson
Susan Wolf - Secretary
Sheila Guse - CoTreasurer
Joel Thompson - CoTreasurer
Brian Alm
Ferrel Anderson
Laura Belby
Emily Brownfield
Art Jackson
Bez McMullen
Virginia Payton

For more information, see Foundation History.

Feb
8

Winter Wellness 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm
Watch Tower Lodge(1800 46th Ave, Rock Island)
Take a break from screens and connect with nature, creativity, and community.
Event Highlights:
🍴 DIY Food Creations – Make delicious pancakes and pizzas and choose your own healthy toppings.
🎨 Hands-On Crafts – Explore your creative side with fun make and take projects.
🎲 Youth-Focused Games – engaging activities that make learning about health and nutrition fun for kids from AOK and SNAP-Ed.
🏛️ Hauberg Museum – Discover the story of the Sauk and Meskwaki people.
🌳 Nature Walks – Explore the beautiful grounds at Black Hawk Park.
🪴 Master Gardener Booths – Get tips on gardening, nature, and birdwatching.
📚 Information Booths and Wellness Checks – Illinois Extension and partner agencies will have great information on health and wellness to share.
-Why "Unplugged"?
This year, we’re encouraging participants to:
Reconnect with loved ones through face-to-face interactions.
Recharge mental health with mindfulness and outdoor activities.
Learn ways to live healthier, more balanced lives.
Don't miss this fun-filled day of wellness for all ages! Support for this event is provided, in part, by the Rock Island County Extension & 4-H Education Foundation.