Classes and Activities

The 2008 Fall and Winter schedule is set! The Friends of Riverside and Moline Park & Recreation Department have worked together to develop a great lineup of classes. Details are listed below. You can register by phone, by mail or online. Visit the city's web site at Moline Parks brochure for complete registration information or just call 736-5714 with the course information below. For more information, contact us at The Friends.

All classes will be held at Moline's Riverside Park Greenhouse (next to the pool).

Peony and Iris for the Garden

Saturday, September 20, 10am-12pm

Planting & separating. Now is the perfect time. Take home a peony to plant.

  • Class Code: 321002-01
  • Fee: $10

Think Spring-Plant Bulbs

Saturday, October 18, 10am-12pm

Learn the success of planting fall bulbs.

  • Class Code: 321002-02
  • Fee: $10

Gourd Bird Houses

Saturday, November 8, 10am-12pm

Learn the technique of making bird houses out of garden gourds. Leave them natural or apply an artistic flair to your avian home.

  • Class Code: 321002-03
  • Fee: $15

  

Force Blooming Bulbs

Saturday, November 15, 10am-12pm

This is a two part class; the second class will be Saturday, February 21. Now is the time for those beautiful pots to be created. Learn the secrets to success.

  • Class Code: 321002-04
  • Fee: $10

Holiday Wreath

Saturday, December 6, 10am-12pm

Decorate for Christmas with a fresh evergreen wreath designed by you! Please bring wire-cutters with you to class.

  • Class Code: 321002-05
  • Fees: $18

  

Paint a Garden Chair

Saturday, January 10 & 17, 10am-12pm

Come to the green house to put your creative skills to work. No painting experience necessary. You’ll be amazed at what you can do!

  • Class Code: 321002-06
  • Fee: $15
  

 

Planning the Garden, including Catalog Research and Ordering.

Saturday, February 28, 10am-12pm

Come and gather ‘round with a cup of tea and let’s learn and plan.

  • Class Code: 321002-07
  • Fee: $5

Propagation and Seeds

Saturday, March 14, 10am-12pm

It’s time to get started. Let’s dig in.

  • Code: 321002-08
  • Fee: $10
  

The Art & Science of Pruning

Tuesday, October 28, 5pm-7pm

Chris Hilgert, University of Illinois Extension Program, will demonstrate proper pruning techniques.

  • Code: 321002-09
  • Fee: $10
  
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Last Updated: November 18, 2008.
Contact us at: The Friends.

Friends of Riverside Park Gardens
PO Box 122
Moline, IL 61265-0122