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Apr 9
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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CANCELED Nestling Naturalists
CANCELED Nestling Naturalists is a program designed for ages 0 - 4 with a story and activity that's different each time!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 19
Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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2nd Sunday Speaker Series - Bernd Wittneben: Backyard Ponds and Water Features
Learn how to make your backyard into a wildlife habitat by adding a pond or water feature!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 23
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Make & Take: Bird Feeders- Session 1 (parent and child program)
Work as a family to complete a variety of bird feeders. Make a woodpecker feeder from logs, complete with homemade suet. Use milk cartons and milk jugs to craft a chickadee feeder!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 23
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Make & Take: Bird Feeders- Session 2 (parent and child program)
Work as a family to complete a variety of bird feeders. Make a woodpecker feeder from logs, complete with homemade suet. Use milk cartons and milk jugs to craft a chickadee feeder!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 30
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Make & Take: Wild Violet Jelly- Session 1 (parent and child program)
Work as a family to transform wild violets into a sweet jelly. Learn the process, help cook the jelly, use the jelly in thumbprint cookies, and take home a jelly jar of your own.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Apr 30
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Make & Take: Wild Violet Jelly- Session 2 (parent and child program)
Work as a family to transform wild violets into a sweet jelly. Learn the process, help cook the jelly, use the jelly in thumbprint cookies, and take home a jelly jar of your own.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 1
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Paddle in the Park Kick Off!
Paddle in the Park is an annual program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 3
Sunday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Daisy Petal Party! (Daisy Girl Scouts)
Daisy Girl Scouts will meet Rosie, Mari, and Clover through stories and hands-on activities. Learn how to make the world a better place, use resources wisely, and be responsible for what you say and do!
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 7
Thursday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Make & Take: Fire Starters- Session 1 (parent and child program)
Work as a family to make fire starters that can be used at your next camping trip or backyard bonfire. Let us provide the materials & messy space, followed by s'mores.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 7
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Make & Take: Fire Starters- Session 2 (parent and child program)
Work as a family to make fire starters that can be used at your next camping trip or backyard bonfire. Let us provide the materials & messy space, followed by s'mores.
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 8
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Decorah Bound for Green! (adults only)
Let Hartman naturalists do the driving and you can concentrate on the plant buying! Visit Seed Savers, Pinter's, and Dunning's Springs in Decorah. We will also visit K & K Gardens in Hawkeye and Cannon's Greenhouse in Westgate!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 10
Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Forest Bathing: Mindful Walks in Nature
Experience a restorative, enlightening walk in the woods!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 14
Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Nestling Naturalists *Special Edition Night Nestling!*
Nestling Naturalists is a program designed for ages 0 - 4 with a different story and activity each time!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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May 29
Friday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park is an annual program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
| Other Location |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 4
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nestling Naturalists
Nestling Naturalists is a program designed for ages 0 - 4 with a story and activity that's different each time!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 5
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Waterfall Road Trip (adults only)
Explore the natural beauty of Winneshiek County and explore three different waterfall areas. Visit the Decorah Trout Hatchery near the famous bald eagle nest (of Eagle Cam fame).
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 5
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park is an annual program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
| Other Location |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 10
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Strawberry Stomp (ages 10-15)
Visit a local strawberry farm and pick fresh, juicy strawberries! Bring them back to the nature center and make freezer jam and a delicious dessert!
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 11
Thursday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Kratts Day Camp (Ages 5-8)
Learn how different animals have adapted to survive in harsh environments, catch prey, or elude predators.
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 12
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Paddle in the Park
Paddle in the Park is an annual program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.
| Other Location |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 14
Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Forest Bathing: Mindful Walks in Nature
Experience a restorative, enlightening walk in the woods!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 16-18
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Animal Helpers Camp (ages 10-15)
Learn about professionals who help animals as part of their job. Learn about pollinators, visit the surgery and x-ray room of a local vet who helps both pets and injured wildlife, and work on service projects that help wildlife!
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 22
Monday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Wild Kratts Day Camp (Ages 5-8)
Learn how different animals have adapted to survive in harsh environments, catch prey, or elude predators.
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 22
Monday 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Bonus Afternoon Wild Kratts Day Camp (Ages 5-8)
Bonus Afternoon! Have the kids stay for the morning and the afternoon...or just come for the afternoon! Learn how different animals have adapted to survive in harsh environments, catch prey, or elude predators.
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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Jun 23-25
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Hunger Games Camp (Ages 10-15)
Congratulations! You have been selected to compete against other tributes for your life!
| Youth Camps |
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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