Black Hawk State Historic Site

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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
Bob Motz-Vice Chairperson
Susan Wolf-Secretary
Sheila Guse-Treasurer
Brian Alm
Ferrel Anderson
Laura Belby
Kristen Bergren
Art Jackson
S.A. Fenwick
Paul Hansen
Virginia Payton
Joel Thompson
Regina Tsosie

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Apr
29th

46th Stroll Through Springtime

The 46th Stroll Through Springtime will take place on Saturday, April 29th from 7 a.m. until noon at the Watch Tower Lodge, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Blackhawk Rd., Rock Island, IL. All events are free, and visitors can come for any or all of the events. Birds will be the focus of groups from 7-9 a.m. Birders will meet by the Black Hawk statue in front of the Lodge. Expert leaders will help to locate both resident and migratory birds. Participants can bring binoculars or use the binoculars provided. At 9:00 there will be refreshments in the Lodge, including wild violet jelly, and a short program at 9:30. At 10:00 in small groups, participants will observe and identify wildflowers. The Black Hawk forest is designated Nature Preserve and has many native species of wildflowers. This event is one of the favorite events of the year for many who use Black Hawk State Historic Site and is appropriate for all ages. Stroll is sponsored by Citizen to Preserve Black Hawk Park and BH State Historic Site. For more information, see www.blackhawkpark.org or call 309-788-9536 or email: haubergmuseum@gmail.com