July ACTION News


ACTION NEWS! River Action's Monthly Newsletter - JULY


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A Summer of Adventures!

CLICK HERE for a list of River Action's Summer Programs and Events


Birdies for Charities Deadline is July 5th!

A vibrant community takes River Action. Help support River Action's mission of fostering the environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River and its riverfront in the Quad City region.

CLICK HERE to visit the Birdies for Charity website.


SUMMER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE!

River Action's popular Channel Cat Talks & Riverine Walks are back this summer.

Coming in July: Channel Cat Talks include Quad City's First Residents, Quad City Pelicans, I-71 Bridge & Its Features, and The Music of Bix Beiderbecke & Louie Bellson. Riverine Walks include Hiking Smith's Island, Helping Monarch Butterflies, Port Byron History, and Exploring Nahant Marsh.

Check out the full schedule and register by CLICKING HERE!


ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!

Floatzilla 2024 is back on August 17th! Register before 7/13 and save $10!

Volunteers needed!
Please reach out to [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the 'Zilla Crew this year!

CLICK HERE to register!

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It's time for Taming... the SLOUGH!

Compete individually or as a relay team in River Action's annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon on September 28th. Participants paddle 2.5 miles in Sylvan Slough, mountain bike 7.5 miles around Sylvan Island (5 mile single-track/2.5 paved), and run 2 miles along the Mississippi Riverfront on the Downtown Moline, IL course.

Stay tuned for details on our upcoming 'Team Up for Taming' meet-up event, where you can network with other adventurers and athletes to build a winning team!

CLICK HERE to register for Taming of the Slough 2024.

Volunteers needed!
Please reach out to [email protected] if you'd like to be part of the Taming Crew this year!


River Action's Environmental Book Club

For the month of July, we are reading Mike Krebill's 'A Forager's Life'. This month's discussion will be held on July 23rd.

Book Club Discussions are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the River Action office, 822 E. River Dr. Davenport, IA. For more information visit riveraction.org/bookclub or email [email protected]


It's Senior Golf Cart Tour Time!

Registration is open for this year's golf cart tours, happening on Sept. 5th & 6th! Don't wait to reserve your cart - Space is limited!

CLICK HERE for tour information to register!


Cheers to 40 years!

Since 1984 River Action has worked to improve our common RiverWay. This year, we celebrate 40 years of action and riverfront achievements. We couldn't have done it without your support!

Visit RiverAction.org/WhatWeDo to see some of what we've accomplished over the last four decades.

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Would you like to become a volunteer for River Action? Reach out to [email protected], call 563.322.2969, or visit riveraction.org/volunteer for more information about exciting opportunities to get involved!


IN OTHER NEWS...

CLICK HERE to plan a Mississippi River Adventure!
CLICK HERE to find your Next Trail Adventure!
CLICK HERE for our favorite Live Music Calendar!
CLICK HERE for info on the Upper Mississippi River Conference
CLICK HERE to purchase a Rain Barrel
CLICK HERE to see Mississippi River Levels



Please share your thoughts on how you'd like to see us take RIVER ACTION in the next 40 years! CLICK HERE to take our supporter survey!


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Your steadfast support has been the bedrock of our journey these past 40 years and play a pivotal role in all we accomplish, We are forever grateful.
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822 E. River Drive
Davenport, Iowa 52803
Phone: (563) 322-2969
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