Sep 9 Thursday
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nature Tales Story Hour at Hartman Reserve
Ages 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers: Read a nature themed story and do an activity based on the book.
Join us for Monarch Mania!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 9 Thursday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Birding by Boat at Big Woods Lake Thursday Evenings Sept. & Oct.
Spend the evening kayaking around the lake and listening to the birds.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 9 Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Backyard Composting Workshop
Learn to feed your compost bin a balanced diet! Receive tips for how to set up a compost bin and then feed it a good mix of ‘greens’ (high in nitrogen) and ‘browns’ (high in carbon). It’s easy to harvest and use your own homemade compost!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 10 Friday
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging- FANS (Fun Adult Nature Series)
A Monarch Tagging program just for adults! Join the Hartman naturalists and caravan to a few prairie patches and roosting spots. Learn how to tag Monarchs on their journey to Mexico!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 11-12 Saturday
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Archery Tournament
Black Hawk Archers 3-D archery shoot
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Hickory Hills Park
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Sep 11 Saturday
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Monarch Tagging
Bring the family and learn how to tag Monarch butterflies! The group will caravan to several butterfly hot spots! Wear your running shoes!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 12 Sunday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Woodland Workout
Are you interested in trying a unique way to work out and get into better shape? Join us at Hartman Reserve and give the “Woodland Workout” a try.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 12 Sunday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Grandparents Day Celebration
Spend the day with your grandchild and celebrate being a grandparent as you hike through the forest learning about the critters that live in it.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 16 Thursday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Birding by Boat at Big Woods Lake Thursday Evenings Sept. & Oct.
Spend the evening kayaking around the lake and listening to the birds.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 17 Friday
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Halloween Camp Out
Come join the Halloween celebration! Halloween events include apple dunking, pumpkin carving, bag decorating, movie, campground decorating contest, and costume parade. On Saturday there will be a potluck, trick or treating & a spook ride!
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Mc Farlane Park
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Sep 23 Thursday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Birding by Boat at Big Woods Lake Thursday Evenings Sept. & Oct.
Spend the evening kayaking around the lake and listening to the birds.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 24 Friday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Incredible Insects
They live inside logs, underwater and on under leaves. They pollinate some of our favorite flowers and even make tasty treats!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 24 Friday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Birding by Boat at Big Woods Lake Thursday Evenings Sept. & Oct.
Spend the evening kayaking around the lake and listening to the birds.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 25 Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Household Hazardous Materials Drop-off for Black Hawk County Residents
Properly dispose of the toxic chemicals and cleaners from your home. Free event for Black Hawk County residents. Visit the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Mgmt. Commission website for more details, www.WasteTrac.org.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 25 Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Truckload Sale
The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Mgmt. Commission is pleased to offer a subsidized sale of backyard compost bins ($40) and rain barrels ($50). Visit www.WasteTrac.org or call the Waste Trac Education Team (319)266-8722 for more details.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 26 Sunday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Bushcraft Survival Series: Fire Building
The ability to light a fire in extreme conditions is arguably the most important skill a person can posses in a survival situation.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 30 Thursday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Birding by Boat at Big Woods Lake Thursday Evenings Sept. & Oct.
Spend the evening kayaking around the lake and listening to the birds.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Sep 30 Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Backyard Composting Workshop
Learn to feed your compost bin a balanced diet! Receive tips for how to set up a compost bin and then feed it a good mix of ‘greens’ (high in nitrogen) and ‘browns’ (high in carbon).
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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