Hartman Reserve Nature Center

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Hartman Reserve Nature Center Hartman Reserve is a 340-acre public natural area located in the heart of metropolitan Black Hawk County. Maps can be founds at www.hartmanreserve.org.

Hartman Reserve Nature Center is located here, which houses exhibits, rental spaces, classrooms and outdoor exhibits available to the public for free The Nature Center is open specific hours during the week; however, the grounds are open sunup to sunset every day of the year. To register for programs led by the staff, please visit www.blackhawkcountyparks.com under the "events" tab. Parking is available at different locations around the park. Hartman Reserve is a part of Black Hawk County Conservation department of Black Hawk County.

🔥 Week 6 of School of the Wild was fire!Last week, we welcomed 6th graders from Aldrich Elementary for a week of explori...
10/22/2026

🔥 Week 6 of School of the Wild was fire!

Last week, we welcomed 6th graders from Aldrich Elementary for a week of exploring the habitats of Iowa at Hartman Reserve! Student favorites included long hikes, firelighting, and spending time with friends!

🌳 We thrived during week five of School of the Wild! We're reminiscing about Cedar Heights Elementary's School of the Wi...
10/20/2026

🌳 We thrived during week five of School of the Wild!

We're reminiscing about Cedar Heights Elementary's School of the Wild week! These 6th graders joined us two weeks ago and had an incredible week learning new skills, including canoeing, bird identification, and more!

We'd like to send an extra thank you to Buchanan County naturalist, Michael Maas, for teaching us all about owls and introducing us to Harvey!

🦅 Meet the Merlin!Merlin populations declined in the 1960s due to pesticide contamination. These changes were first dete...
10/14/2026

🦅 Meet the Merlin!

Merlin populations declined in the 1960s due to pesticide contamination. These changes were first detected through hawk migration counts, showing the power of long-term monitoring. Because Merlins travel across broad regions, surveys conducted throughout their range were critical in identifying these losses.

Today, more than 300 hawk migration surveys take place across the Americas each year, helping scientists track population trends, map migration routes, and guide conservation priorities. There are three Hawkwatch Sites in Iowa, located in Liscomb, Honey Creek, and Solon.

Find out how to get involved at the link below 👇
https://www.hmana.org

🪹 Meet the Barn Swallow! This familiar species ranges widely across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and A...
10/13/2026

🪹 Meet the Barn Swallow!

This familiar species ranges widely across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. They can be found nesting and raising young in Iowa from April to September.

Because of their vast range, researchers rely on landowners, students, and community members to help track Barn Swallow arrivals, nesting activity, and population trends. Additionally, Barn Swallows depend on flying insects for food. As insect populations decline worldwide, swallow numbers are falling in parallel.

You can help by reporting nests and breeding activity to NestWatch 👇
https://nestwatch.org

💐 Meet the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!The Ruby-throated Hummingbird migrates between wintering sites in Central America a...
10/12/2026

💐 Meet the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird migrates between wintering sites in Central America and nesting areas across the eastern United States into Canada. They can be found in Iowa from May to October, with most leaving by mid-September. Despite their agility, hummingbirds are among the bird groups most impacted by collisions with glass, and researchers are still working to understand why.

Reporting bird-window collisions helps identify which homes and buildings pose the greatest risks. With better data, communities can prioritize solutions that make buildings safer for birds. You can report collisions at the link below 👇
https://loom.ly/VrkHXMA

⛅️ Every bird counts - your observations matter! Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This year, WMBD is shining a spotlight ...
10/10/2026

⛅️ Every bird counts - your observations matter!

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This year, WMBD is shining a spotlight on the importance of citizen science in the conservation of migratory birds. Individual contributions and bird monitoring efforts provide the data necessary for informing policy decisions and ongoing conservation efforts.

Over the next few days, we will be highlighting three of the seven highlighted birds that can be found in Iowa!

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.migratorybirdday.org/!

🌳We adventured and explored during School of the Wild week four! Last week, Southdale 6th graders joined us at Hartman R...
10/10/2026

🌳We adventured and explored during School of the Wild week four!

Last week, Southdale 6th graders joined us at Hartman Reserve to experience magic in Iowa's wild lands! Most importantly, they showed incredible adaptability and positivity when their week was impacted by flash flooding!

🌕🎵 Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to say... Join us on Friday, October 30th for our 31st annual Under the Ha...
10/07/2026

🌕🎵 Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to say...

Join us on Friday, October 30th for our 31st annual Under the Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction! All proceeds benefit Black Hawk County Conservation. With good food and great company, it is sure to be a magical night.

Find more information and register below 👇
https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Black-Hawk/Events

🦉 Week three was full of glee! Sixth graders from Orchard Hill Elementary spent last week learning and playing at School...
10/02/2026

🦉 Week three was full of glee!

Sixth graders from Orchard Hill Elementary spent last week learning and playing at School of the Wild! Highlights include painting birds with Caylin Jayde, playing hide and seek in the prairie, canoeing on Lake Manatt, and building shelters in the woodland.

💦‼️ The North Unit of Hartman Reserve Nature Center is closed due to significant flooding. Please avoid walking through ...
10/02/2026

💦‼️ The North Unit of Hartman Reserve Nature Center is closed due to significant flooding. Please avoid walking through flood water. We will keep everyone updated when it is safe to enjoy these spaces again!

Address

657 Reserve Drive
Cedar Falls, IA
50613

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13192772187

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