Quad Cities Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society

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Quad Cities Chapter of the Illinois Native Plant Society

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“Dedicated to the study, appreciation, and education of Illinois Native Flora.”

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08/07/2026

08/06/2026

Yesterday evening, QC INPS visited the Land of the Swamp White Oak Preserve in Muscatine County, IA. Dale Maxon, TNC Land Steward, gave us an in depth overview of the landscape, its history, and then led us to a few very special spots on the preserve. We were treated to seep springs lined with yellow monkeyflower (Erythranthe geyeri), a quaking floating peat mat blanketed with conservative marsh flora, and the bugles of Sandhill cranes at sunset. It was an honor to get to see these irreplaceable and beautiful places. A big thanks goes out to Dale for sharing his knowledge and love of the preserve, and to The Nature Conservancy for all the work they have done and continue to do to preserve and maintain the native biodiversity of the region.

06/20/2026

Highlights from the Big Sand Mound!

06/20/2026

Here area a few highlights from the Big Sand Mound open house last weekend in Muscatine and Louisa counties. It was great to see many chapter members and friends out exploring the sands! Thanks to Louisa County Conservation, Bayer, and MidAmerican for hosting the event. Looking forward to the next one!

06/19/2026

We had a great evening yesterday pulling sweet clover and taking in the dazzling diversity of the remnant prairie at Munson Cemetery yesterday. Each time you walk into a remnant prairie, you see sometime new! One such highlight was Dichanthelium leibergii (photos 4 and 5), a little native grass endemic to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie region of North America. It is easily overlooked, and wasn’t previously known from the site.

The next workday at Munson is on July 7th at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there!

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Rock Island, IL
61201

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