INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FRIEND?
The generous donations to Friends of Hartman Reserve and the Friends of Hartman Reserve Endowment through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa allow the Friends of Hartman Reserve to fund projects that further our mission and purpose.
The Friends of Hartman Reserve greatly appreciates our community’s commitment to conservation and
environmental education. With your support, we are able to fund and carry out projects that fulfill our
mission goals of supporting:
● The preservation and protection of this unique natural area
● Environmental education programs
● Accessible and inclusive opportunities for public leisure and recreational activities
environmental education. With your support, we are able to fund and carry out projects that fulfill our
mission goals of supporting:
● The preservation and protection of this unique natural area
● Environmental education programs
● Accessible and inclusive opportunities for public leisure and recreational activities
HOW TO DONATE
DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE FRIENDS OF HARTMAN RESERVEDonate directly and securely to the Friends of Hartman Reserve through PayPal. These funds allow us to support emerging needs and program ideas Hartman staff bring to us during the year, as well as Friends events and operations.
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FRIENDS OF HARTMAN RESERVE ENDOWMENT FUND Help us grow our Endowment Fund to $2.5 million! The guaranteed annual distribution allows us to work with staff in planning and funding large programs and projects.
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Checks can also be made payable to “Friends of Hartman Reserve” and mailed to
Friends of Hartman Reserve, PO Box 624, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613.
Friends of Hartman Reserve, PO Box 624, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613.
Thanks to our generous donors and our endowment, we were able to touch the lives of thousands in 2025, from young children to senior citizens, fostering a deep connection with nature and promoting environmental stewardship.
● Funded all youth field trips to Hartman Reserve, serving 7,425 youth from 42 schools, including
744 Waterloo 2 nd graders, and 749 Waterloo 5 th graders. ($12,000)
● Continued support of the Blue Spotted Salamander project and its research intern with 41
different volunteers from Upper Iowa, Hawkeye, Target Waterloo, and Viking Pump ($4,200)
● Sponsored Under the Harvest Moon, Winter Woodland, and the Maple Syrup Fest, all of which
support Black Hawk County Conservation and Hartman Reserve ($1,300)
● Funded senior citizen programming, providing 41 different senior programs for a total of 612
individuals. ($2,000)
● Provided funding to the Hartman Reserve budget for use by staff at their discretion ($23,000)
● Funded the Memory Cafe, an activity-oriented program for persons with dementia and their
caregivers, serving 112 participants over ten months ($1,200)
● Funded a portion of School of the Wild, involving 420 Cedar Falls Schools 6 th graders. School of
the Wild provides meaningful outdoor learning experiences that develop a sense of awareness
and appreciation for the natural world ($11,000)
● Funded a wide variety of program supplies for educational and recreational activities
($3,335.00), including books and pocket guides, a pebble harp, a kids accubow, a sensory swing
pod, facility signage, owl pellets, and more.
● Funded all youth field trips to Hartman Reserve, serving 7,425 youth from 42 schools, including
744 Waterloo 2 nd graders, and 749 Waterloo 5 th graders. ($12,000)
● Continued support of the Blue Spotted Salamander project and its research intern with 41
different volunteers from Upper Iowa, Hawkeye, Target Waterloo, and Viking Pump ($4,200)
● Sponsored Under the Harvest Moon, Winter Woodland, and the Maple Syrup Fest, all of which
support Black Hawk County Conservation and Hartman Reserve ($1,300)
● Funded senior citizen programming, providing 41 different senior programs for a total of 612
individuals. ($2,000)
● Provided funding to the Hartman Reserve budget for use by staff at their discretion ($23,000)
● Funded the Memory Cafe, an activity-oriented program for persons with dementia and their
caregivers, serving 112 participants over ten months ($1,200)
● Funded a portion of School of the Wild, involving 420 Cedar Falls Schools 6 th graders. School of
the Wild provides meaningful outdoor learning experiences that develop a sense of awareness
and appreciation for the natural world ($11,000)
● Funded a wide variety of program supplies for educational and recreational activities
($3,335.00), including books and pocket guides, a pebble harp, a kids accubow, a sensory swing
pod, facility signage, owl pellets, and more.