Explore the Mississippi with River Action this summer

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -River Action fosters environmental, economic, and cultural vitality of the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.

Registration is now open for the Explore the River Series, part of River Action’s Summer Education Program where participants learn first-hand about the wildlife, history, culture, and geography of the Mississippi River in our community.

These exciting and informative in person sessions are given on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or during a guided tour at varying river locations nearby. Chances to join in on learning about the unique nature, history, and culture is going on through August 31.

Among the upcoming Channel Cat Talks, Guinness World Record Holder and adventurer Dana Starkell will detail his “Fantastic Voyage on the Mississippi” on June 25 and 27. If you’re interested in learning about the new I-74 Bridge, geotechnical engineer Matt Dotson presents on July 23 and 25. And musician and jazz historian Josh Duffee will educate and entertain with a presentation of “The Music of Bix Beiderbecke & Louie Bellson” on July 30 and Aug. 1.

Explore The River Series’ Channel Cat Talks leave from the Riverbend Commons (2951 River Dr, Moline, IL) at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and end at about 10:45 a.m.

CLICK HERE to see the 2024 Channel Cat Talks full schedule and details. Tickets can be purchased ($20/session) here. Boat space is limited so people are advised to purchase tickets in advance.

River Action’s 5th Annual Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt (formerly Ride & Seek) is an event for families and explorers of all ages and is underway through June 30. Participants will seek the answers to environmental, conservation, and historical clues. For more information about Explore and Seek, visit here.

River Action Inc. is located at 822 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa. The phone number is 563-322-2969.

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