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Winter Warrior Duathlon is tomorrow - register at the event!
A snapshot of February events & programs through
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Part of the Black Hawk County Conservation Board The Oak newsletter.
Maple Syrup Fest March 2 and 3
Tickets are now on sale for the 38th Annual Maple Syrup Festival fundraiser, Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. The event will be held at the Interpretive Center, 657 Reserve Dr. in Cedar Falls. Guests are encouraged to take the shuttle from River Hills or Cedar Heights school parking lots. NEW THIS YEAR: an additional griddle and more seating for less wait in line. Seniors and those with physical limitations are encouraged to call Connie at Hartman for special accommodations 319-277-2187.

Tickets are $9 for ages 13+, $5 for ages 3-12, and no charge for kids 2 & under. Save $1/ticket if purchased before March 1. Catch pancakes from Chris Cakes, enjoy dairy products from Hansen's Dairy, and sip coffee from Starbucks. Call 319-277-2187 for info and tickets. Annual raffle items include a bike package from Bike Tech and a kayak package from CrawDaddy Outdoors. See you at the Fest!
Upcoming Programs and Events
February 2 : Frosty Buns Race Series: Winter Warrior Duathlon, 11:00 AM, Eagle Lodge, 2588 Hawthorne Avenue, Janesville, Iowa (Ingawanis Woodland). More info. Day of race registration OK.
February 10 : 2nd Sunday Speaker Series, 2:00 PM at Hartman. Roy Behrens, UNI Art Professor Emeritus. How camouflage in nature influences art and design, especially in the military.
February 14 : School's Out Day Camp, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Hartman. Register here.
New! Stop by the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM to enjoy different speakers on a variety of topics. No registration needed.
February 10 – "SEAGOING EASTER EGGS: How Animal Patterns Influenced Ship Camouflage"
Roy Behrens, UNI art professor emeritus. Behrens is well-known for his books on how camouflage in nature influences art and design, especially in the military. Varieties of animal camouflage will be shown and the ways in which these patterns were adapted for military purposes, such as a colorfully-patterned WWI ship. The 2nd Sunday Speaker Series occurs on the second Sunday afternoon of each month at the Hartman Reserve Interpretive Building. Each month will feature a different speaker on various topics related to nature and the mission of Hartman Reserve. Speaker updates are made on the Hartman Facebook page. For further information, call 319-277-2187.
The Outdoors
Snowshoeing has become more popular in the last few years, and is a great way to get outside in months where many people are starting to feel those winter blues. Snowshoes themselves were invented in Central Asia around 4,000 – 6,000 years ago. These first snowshoes were much more simple, and made out of a piece of wood with leather binding across the top. In 2016, scientists found ‘the oldest snowshoe in the world’ in the Dolomites, located in Italy, and was dated to be around 3800 – 3700 BC. The webbed, traditional snowshoes that we know today were invented by Native Americans in North America. Tribes in different geographic regions each modified their snowshoes depending on their location and travel needs. For example, the Cree used a 6-foot long snowshoe that was curved at the top, while the Iroquois were much smaller and used for moving in forested areas. Native Americans who lived on the plains wore snowshoes when hunting bison since horses were not introduced into America at that time. Today, snowshoes are generally used for recreational use including hiking and trail running. 
"My inner eye sees past the snow. And in my mind, my garden grows."
- Cynthia Adams, Winter Garden
Volunteers needed! If you are interested in volunteering for Maple Syrup Festival on March 2 and 3, please email kcantin@co.black-hawk.ia.us or call 319-277-2187. All shifts, different jobs, lots of fun, and a complimentary ticket to eat pancakes!
Did you know?
You can rent snowshoes from Hartman Reserve! Snowshoes are available for kids ages 5 and up and larger shoes for adults. Day-use at Hartman: $5/pair. Off-site use: $5/pair plus deposit. All-weekend rental: $10/pair plus deposit and copy of driver's license. To rent snowshoes, please stop by Hartman during regular business hours. If you can walk, you can snowshoe!
Wish List
Yarn, embroider's floss, jute, and all colors of felt
Hula hoops, tissue paper, craft paint
Champagne corks, bird seed, Command strips
Did we mention we need felt? :-)
Small minnows, blue gill, or fish of similar size
3" x 5" frames, silicon round cake pans, jingle bells
Unwanted/used Christmas cards or red-backed cards
Cash donations for program supplies
Every Autumn Comes a Bear book by Jim Arnosky
Thank you!
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
319-277-2187
hartmanreserve@co.black-hawk.ia.us


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