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Interpretive Center Community Room

Hartman Reserve Nature Center | Black Hawk County, IA

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Overlooking the wooded bluff, the Interpretive Center's Community Room can accommodate up to 134 people. This makes it an ideal size for business meetings, family gatherings, special events, and small receptions. The updated modern look of the building adds to your event, not to mention the endless photo opportunities throughout the forest. All facilities at Hartman Reserve Nature Center are handicapped-accessible. Rental of the center includes the use of the surrounding grounds and parking lot.

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location The Interpretive Center is perched on a bluff overlooking the Cedar River Valley and commands a powerful view of Hartman Reserve's natural beauty. Its tranquil atmosphere is further enhanced by a small pond and a web of trails and bridges that connect it with the rest of the forest.

Hartman Reserve Nature Center is located in Cedar Falls, three blocks north of the intersection of Rainbow Drive and Laurie Avenue. From Highway 218, take the Greenhill Road exit and follow the brown park signs to Hartman Reserve Nature Center.

Amenities

A/C
Cooking / eating utensils
Electricity
Fireplace
Handicap Accessible
Heating
Kitchenette
Microwave
Pressurized water
Refuse cans
Restroom
Table with chairs
Wi-Fi

Overlooking the wooded bluff, the Interpretive Center's Community Room can accommodate up to 134 people. This makes it an ideal size for business meetings and small receptions. The updated modern look of the building adds to your event, not to mention the endless photo opportunities throughout the forest. All facilities at Hartman Reserve Nature Center are handicapped-accessible. Rental of the center includes the use of the surrounding grounds and parking lot.

Fees

Please see the attached Hartman Reserve Nature Center Building Rental Rates & Policies at the bottom of the page.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

The west wing is open during normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) for visitors to browse through the exhibits, which help to explain the local environment. The Gift Shop is also open during normal business hours. All visitors are welcome to take advantage of the natural surroundings by exploring our network of trails daily from sunrise to sunset. In addition, the building may be rented for weddings, family gatherings, special events, or meetings. All rentals are booked through the office at Hartman Reserve Nature Center. Please call (319) 277-2187 for more information.

Call for Availability

319-277-2187

Address

657 Reserve Drive
Ph: 319-277-2187

Cedar Falls, IA, 50613

Closures

The Interpretive Center is available for rental by reservation.

Availability

Where You'll Be

Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County Conservation offers individual parks, including 7 developed parks, wildlife areas & water recreation on over 9,000 acres of land in Black Hawk County, located in Northeastern Iowa. There is also educational & recreational programming offered at Hartman Reserve Nature Center located in Cedar Falls. Throughout all of the areas there are opportunities for camping, cabin & lodge rentals, picnicking, biking, hiking, hunting & so much more!