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Fun Fact Friday!🦋Monarch Butterflies can flap their wings about 300-720 times per minute. 🦋They can fly at speeds rangin...
08/28/2026

Fun Fact Friday!

🦋Monarch Butterflies can flap their wings about 300-720 times per minute.
🦋They can fly at speeds ranging from 12-25 miles per hour.

🏃‍➡️How many steps can you take in a minute? At what speeds can you run/walk a 1-mile or 5k distance?

Come and learn about your strides at the Wapsi River Center's Monarch Migration Fun Run! This event is happening on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 AM.
👕If you would like to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by this Sunday, August 30th.

✅To register for the Fun Run, please follow this link: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139307/monarch-migration-fun-run

🎉The Annual Monarch Festival is happening right after the run on September 19th starting at 11:00 AM. The Festival is free to attend! To register for this event, please follow this link: https://iascottctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=81181091

📷Photo Credit: Wapsi Naturalists

Still time to splash with us! ☀️💦🏖️The Scott County Park Pool and West Lake Park Beach & Boathouse are OPEN this weekend...
08/28/2026

Still time to splash with us! ☀️💦🏖️

The Scott County Park Pool and West Lake Park Beach & Boathouse are OPEN this weekend! Come cool off, soak up some sunshine, and enjoy your weekend at the park. 🌊

📅 Saturday, Aug. 29 & Sunday, Aug. 30
⏰ 12:00–6:00 PM

Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and beach towel, and come make a splash! 😎☀️

We are looking for your input!How many stars do you see at night?What nature sounds do you hear?What animals do you see?...
08/28/2026

We are looking for your input!
How many stars do you see at night?
What nature sounds do you hear?
What animals do you see?
For the next three weeks (until 9/15), we are collecting data about night sky visibility and nature observations in Scott County! You can submit your observations here:
https://arcg.is/1Du9K53
This is in preparation for "The Edge of Night," a program led by assistant naturalist Brendan O'Brien on September 22 at 6 PM at Scott County Park about the importance of night. You can sign up for the program here:

https://tinyurl.com/yvxhhz35

*Data will not be published, but will be analyzed for program use.

This Weekend is the Mushroom Foray and kick-off of the Fungarium Display at the Wapsi River Center!The Fungarium is a tr...
08/25/2026

This Weekend is the Mushroom Foray and kick-off of the Fungarium Display at the Wapsi River Center!
The Fungarium is a traveling exhibit on loan through November by the Prairie States Mushroom Club and highlights a variety of mushroom specimens. Please come prepared for an outdoor hike after the kick-off.
If you like the fun looking fungi in these photos by Wapsi Staff, come out to learn more and see more! Contact the Wapsi River Center at 563-328-3286 with questions.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE AT WEST LAKE PARK 🚧Beginning Thursday, August 27, a portion of Gate 1 Road at West Lake Park will close f...
08/24/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE AT WEST LAKE PARK 🚧

Beginning Thursday, August 27, a portion of Gate 1 Road at West Lake Park will close for resurfacing as part of the Phase 1 road improvement project.

📍 Closure: From the second entrance to Summit Campground south to the Lake of the Hills boat ramp
⛺ Summit Campground: Remains open
🚗 Weekend access: The roadway is expected to reopen on weekends when possible, depending on weather and construction progress.

Visitors should follow posted signs and avoid the construction area. Schedules may change with limited notice.

👉 Check the Scott County Conservation page for the latest updates before visiting West Lake Park.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while these improvements are completed!

08/21/2026

Fun Fact Friday!!

It's been a long week for a lot of people and many of you may be relating to this frog right now!

🐸There are two tree frog species in Iowa: the Cope’s and the Eastern Gray. Tree frogs are known for their ability to climb trees and other tall or steep surfaces, but how they do this is quite remarkable.
🦶Tree frogs have specialized toe pads that are very flexible and covered in tightly arranged hexagonal cells. Between these cells, there are microscopic channels for the passage of mucus. This is the secret to tree frogs’ gripping and climbing ability. It is because of this thin layer of mucus that they are able to use capillary adhesion and form a sort of suction between their toe pads and whatever surface they attach to, whether tree bark or glass.
💧In this equation, high humidity is essential! But too much moisture and the tree frog will quickly become a grounded frog.

🎥Video credit: Brendan O.

🫟Want to get creative this weekend? The Wapsi River Center is holding two Arts & Crafts style programs this Saturday! 🎨P...
08/18/2026

🫟Want to get creative this weekend? The Wapsi River Center is holding two Arts & Crafts style programs this Saturday!
🎨Paint-by-Nature will be happening at 10AM. This class is open to all ages and only costs $3/canvas. To register for this program, go here: https://iascottctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=81492450
🌾🦆A Cattail Duck Decoy Workshop is happening at 1PM. This class is open for ages 10 and up and costs $10 per duck decoy. To register for this program, go here: https://iascottctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=81126705
We hope to see you at the Wapsi Center this weekend!

Step back in time this Labor Day weekend. Bring the whole family out for historic demonstrations, live music, and nosta...
08/18/2026

Step back in time this Labor Day weekend. Bring the whole family out for historic demonstrations, live music, and nostalgic treats. You can grab a dish of ice cream at the Soda Shop or head to the Saloon for an ice-cold root beer! Sunday, Sept 6 & Monday, Sept 7 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Admission: $2 adults, $1 kids.

It’s hard to believe summer is already winding down! ☀️Starting today, West Lake Beach and Scott County Park Pool will b...
08/17/2026

It’s hard to believe summer is already winding down! ☀️

Starting today, West Lake Beach and Scott County Park Pool will be open daily from 12:00–6:00 p.m.

Beginning next week, both facilities will be open on weekends only through Labor Day.

There’s still time to enjoy a few more summer days at the beach and pool before the season comes to a close! We hope to see you one more time!

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14910 110th Avenue
Davenport, IA
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