Situated on over 9 acres located along the Mississippi River in Rock Island, the Quad City Botanical Centers offers something of interest for everyone in the community, every season of the year.  With a living facility boasting everything from a tropical atrium with carefully curated selections to a one-of-a-kind Children’s Garden welcoming exploration and free-play, the gardens welcome over 72,000 guests on an annual basis in an effort to bring people and plants together in fun and meaningful ways.  Each year, the Center also serves over 12,000 students in a living classroom as well as brings hands-on education into school throughout the community. The Botanical Center impacted 13,400 of new individuals across 665 programs in 2024.