Curious about the biodiversity of the Quad Cities Region? Check out these collection projects on iNaturalist linked below. (Species counts updated: 12/11/2025). Create an iNat account and upload your photos of our local biodiversity to contribute to these projects! Check out this page for more info on joining iNaturalist. Vascular Flora (Tracheophyta), ~1,600 species BryophytesContinue reading “Quad Cities Citizen Science Biodiversity Projects”
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Exploring the Mississippi River Islands of Rock Island County, IL
This year, it struck me that despite living most of my life here in the Quad Cities, I’ve actually spent very little time on the Mississippi River. With its wide channel, broad floodplains, islands, and wooded bluffs it is the defining feature of the landscape, yet somehow, I have been so removed from it. PerhapsContinue reading “Exploring the Mississippi River Islands of Rock Island County, IL”
Profusion of Pimpernel: a Quad Cities Restoration Inspiration
The other day, I paid a visit to one of my favorite natural areas in the Quad Cities: Black Hawk State Historic Site. In particular, I chose to explore the dry, rocky bluff along the Rock River to see what spring flora I could find. Making my way along on the footpath, I soon cameContinue reading “Profusion of Pimpernel: a Quad Cities Restoration Inspiration”
Spring is here, and so are the Snow Trilliums!
April 2nd, 2023 Today, several friends and I met in rural Rock Island County, IL with the hopes of feasting our weary, plant-starved eyes on the blooms of Snow Trillium (Trillium nivale). One by one, we pulled down the gravel driveway of a private property located amongst bare farm fields and wooded ravines. We wereContinue reading “Spring is here, and so are the Snow Trilliums!”
Flora of the Quad Cities Region 