Nahant Marsh Education Center

Nahant Marsh Education Center Nahant Marsh is an ecological treasure in SW Davenport, IA consisting of an ever-growing 382 acres. Wetlands are a vital part of our ecosystems. to 4:30 p.m.
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Nahant Marsh is a 305-acre preserve nestled in southwest Davenport. It is part of a 513-acre wetland complex that is bordered by the Mississippi River, Interstate 280, and Highway 22. They filter pollutants, reduce sedimentation, reduce flow, and provide habitat. Nahant Marsh is a protected natural area and our management practices strive to maintain the health and diversity of the preserve. The N

ahant Marsh Education Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon (extended to 3 p.m. from April through October). Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. If the main gate is locked, trails are accessible from the front parking lot - just look for the opening in the fence near the kiosk. There is no fee to visit the Marsh. Nahant Marsh Education Center, through the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, provides environmental education for K-12, college, and the general public.. Educational programs are conducted both on and off-site and provide programming that focuses on Midwest ecosystems, conservation, and stewardship. Research projects are conducted year round and guide our management practices. Ongoing projects include water quality testing, turtle population monitoring, and avian population studies. The mission of Nahant Marsh Education Center is to protect, enhance, and restore the Marsh through education, research, and conservation. Our vision is to foster wonder, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural world.

🐸 RIBBET RIBBET (translation: May's Homeschool Program is just ONE WEEK away!)Frogs, toads, and salamanders might seem s...
05/08/2026

🐸 RIBBET RIBBET (translation: May's Homeschool Program is just ONE WEEK away!)

Frogs, toads, and salamanders might seem small, but they tell a big story about our planet. Amphibians live in both water and land, with sensitive skin that makes them an early warning sign of environmental trouble. When their numbers drop, it’s often a signal that pollution, habitat loss, or climate change is affecting entire ecosystems. Right now, amphibian populations are declining around the world, and understanding why could help protect the future of our environment. Join us to discover how these fascinating creatures can reveal the health of our world and what we can do to help.

Details & Sign-up: nahantmarsh.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6737

🐤The Birdies are flyin’ at Nahant Marsh and donations are ready to take flight!This Birdies for Charity season, Nahant M...
05/07/2026

🐤The Birdies are flyin’ at Nahant Marsh and donations are ready to take flight!

This Birdies for Charity season, Nahant Marsh invites you to support the essential work of our Natural Resources crew. This hard-working crew and their dedicated volunteers spend long hours working hard to advance the mission of Nahant Marsh. The 382-acres of Nahant Marsh would not be possible without this passionate and knowledgeable crew that always shows up even when their work space isn’t favorable 🦟🐜🕷️

Your generosity can help strengthen conservation work by donating to Nahant Marsh through Birdies for Charity today. We are Bird #1940!

Don’t forget, your donation will be matched by at least 5% through the Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund!

Donate at birdiesforcharity.com/donate?charity=1940

🐦Only FIVE DAYS until May's Bird Hike!Join Naturalist Jimmy Wiebler for a bird hike through Nahant Marsh! Over 200 speci...
05/04/2026

🐦Only FIVE DAYS until May's Bird Hike!

Join Naturalist Jimmy Wiebler for a bird hike through Nahant Marsh! Over 200 species of birds are found at Nahant Marsh throughout the year, and participants can expect to see or hear a variety of them on these hikes, which are for everyone–from beginner to expert. Loaner binoculars are available for participants.

Details & Sign-up: nahantmarsh.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6711

🧘May's Qigong & Nature Walk session is coming up in just TWO WEEKS!Join us for a trail walk and the ancient practice of ...
05/02/2026

🧘May's Qigong & Nature Walk session is coming up in just TWO WEEKS!

Join us for a trail walk and the ancient practice of qigong at Nahant Marsh. Take an hour to explore one of the QC’s most diverse natural environments. Guided by Becky Nakashima Brooke. This will be a time to connect with nature, build strength and flexibility, and connect with your breath.

Details & Sign-up: nahantmarsh.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6670

🐸Hop on down to Nahant Marsh in just a few weeks for May's Homeschool Program!Frogs, toads, and salamanders might seem s...
05/01/2026

🐸Hop on down to Nahant Marsh in just a few weeks for May's Homeschool Program!

Frogs, toads, and salamanders might seem small, but they tell a big story about our planet. Amphibians live in both water and land, with sensitive skin that makes them an early warning sign of environmental trouble. When their numbers drop, it’s often a signal that pollution, habitat loss, or climate change is affecting entire ecosystems. Right now, amphibian populations are declining around the world, and understanding why could help protect the future of our environment. Join us to discover how these fascinating creatures can reveal the health of our world and what we can do to help.

Details & Sign-up: nahantmarsh.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6737

🐢 Oneida is in the home stretch! This past Friday, Oneida had her sutures removed from her incision site! She also had h...
04/29/2026

🐢 Oneida is in the home stretch!

This past Friday, Oneida had her sutures removed from her incision site! She also had her feeding tube removed from her neck. We can tell she is feeling free and unobstructed having the tube removed.

She was also able to take her first full bath in almost eight weeks! Oneida will need to spend at least one more week in her medical tank for observation and to let the feeding tube site in her neck heal. She is active and eating, and we are so pleased with how she is doing.

We are hopeful that next week she will be ready to return to her normal enclosure. THANK YOU again to everyone who has been supporting her in her recovery!

🔥Prescribed fire is one of many tools used to manage invasive species and promote biodiversity in the landscape. Nahant...
04/27/2026

🔥Prescribed fire is one of many tools used to manage invasive species and promote biodiversity in the landscape. Nahant Marsh staff periodically burn sections of prairie as part of the maintenance plan.

Last week, we had the unique opportunity to burn an area surrounded by floodwaters, with the primary goals being to set back woody plants encroaching on the prairie and to remove excessive fuels from the landscape. The prairie will be green and full of life in just a couple of weeks following the burn!

It was a beautiful morning for our annual Spring Cleanup! 44 volunteers collected 62 bags of garbage, 2 tires, and lots...
04/25/2026

It was a beautiful morning for our annual Spring Cleanup! 44 volunteers collected 62 bags of garbage, 2 tires, and lots of pallets, metal, and a TV from the roadways around the marsh. Thank you to everyone who helped today!

👣Our monthly Nature Hike is NEXT SATURDAY!Join a naturalist for an interpretive walk through the Marsh. Discover the div...
04/25/2026

👣Our monthly Nature Hike is NEXT SATURDAY!

Join a naturalist for an interpretive walk through the Marsh. Discover the diverse flora and fauna of this unique habitat as you explore the trails year-round.

Goodwill donations are welcome and support our public education programs.

Details & Sign-up: nahantmarsh.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6706

🦫May's Breakfast Nature Club is just ONE WEEK away!Importance and practicality of beaver reintroduction in Scotland, and...
04/24/2026

🦫May's Breakfast Nature Club is just ONE WEEK away!

Importance and practicality of beaver reintroduction in Scotland, and how we in Iowa can learn from a country half our size.

A continental breakfast will be served. Please bring a travel coffee mug if you have one.

Instructor: Brittni Thorington

Details & Sign-up: nahantmarsh.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=6696

A big Earth Day shoutout to Planet 93.9 – Dave & Darren in the Morning for inviting our very own, Victoria, to speak on-...
04/23/2026

A big Earth Day shoutout to Planet 93.9 – Dave & Darren in the Morning for inviting our very own, Victoria, to speak on-air about our mission and upcoming Spring Cleanup in partnership with XStream Cleanup! It was a fun and engaging experience broadcasting our work to thousands across not just the Quad Cities, but literally the entire Planet (pun absolutely intended!) through Planet 93.9’s live stream app.

Thank you Dave, Darren, Ronna, and the Planet 93.9 team for allowing us to share this incredible work through your network. It was a blast!

P.S. – Love Dave & Darren and Planet 93.9? They’ll be on site at Saturday’s XStream Cleanup at Nahant! While registration may be full, you can tune in to 93.9 Saturday at 9am and make plans to volunteer for the event next April!

Address

4220 Wapello Avenue
Davenport, IA
52802

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15633363370

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