2nd SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES
Each 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM, we present a speaker on a topic related to nature. Presently these programs will be online as a recorded presentation or live recording. Check back periodically for the growing list of presenters and topics. You'll enjoy topics such as woodland turtles, building backyard ponds, diatoms, Road Scholars, and more.
The public program showcases the experiences and knowledge of various individuals and organizations around the Cedar Valley on topics related to nature. Each presentation begins at 2:00 PM on the 2nd Sunday of each month. If a major holiday lands on the 2nd Sunday, the Series will be delayed until the following Sunday. There’s no need to register and there’s no cost; however, occasionally there may be a special event that does require a fee and that would be advertised in advance.
May 9 at 2:00 PM
Mike Krebill: A lifetime of Foraging Wild Edibles Live Zoom - (this link) will be active at 1:45 PM on the 9th.
Mike Krebill is considered by many to be one of the best wild edible foragers living today. Mike is also known as Iowa’s first County Conservation Naturalist, employed by Black Hawk County in 1967. This program will be a live online Zoom presentation at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 9. A link to the presentation will be shared at 1:45 PM right here and on the Hartman Reserve Nature Center Facebook page. Limited, socially-distanced, reserved seating will also be available in the Hartman Reserve Community room; register at BlackHawkCountyParks.com under the Events menu. There is no cost to view this program.
Mike Krebill wrote the award-winning book, “The Scout’s Guide to Wild Edibles,” which is considered to be the quintessential foraging guide. In the Scout’s Guide, readers learn how to locate, identify, and safely enjoy 40 wild edibles through color photos and positive-ID tips for each plant. Recipes and DIY activities for all skill levels are included. Mike recently published his memoir, “A Forager’s Life: Reflections on Mother Nature and My 70+ years of Digging, Picking, Gathering, Fixing and Feasting on Wild Edible Foods.” In this volume, Mike shares how his interest in nature, Scouts, and foraging was born, nurtured, and polished. On May 9, Mike will share more of his background, ten of his favorite wild edibles, and some stories that he also shares in his book. He has graciously offered a free copy of his latest book to be given away to a randomly-selected viewer of his presentation.
Hartman Naturalist Katie Klus will lead two foraging programs at Hartman Reserve following Mike’s presentation, one at 3:30 and another at 5:00. Register at BlackHawkCountyParks.com under the Events menu.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center main entrance is located at 657 Reserve Dr. in Cedar Falls. The 2nd Sunday Speaker Series features a different speaker on the second Sunday of each month on various topics related to natural resources. Presently the Series will be offered as online lectures until further notice. For more information, please call Conservation staff at 319-277-2187.
Past presenters who were recorded:
please call Hartman Reserve at 319-277-2187 and ask for Connie
The public program showcases the experiences and knowledge of various individuals and organizations around the Cedar Valley on topics related to nature. Each presentation begins at 2:00 PM on the 2nd Sunday of each month. If a major holiday lands on the 2nd Sunday, the Series will be delayed until the following Sunday. There’s no need to register and there’s no cost; however, occasionally there may be a special event that does require a fee and that would be advertised in advance.
May 9 at 2:00 PM
Mike Krebill: A lifetime of Foraging Wild Edibles Live Zoom - (this link) will be active at 1:45 PM on the 9th.
Mike Krebill is considered by many to be one of the best wild edible foragers living today. Mike is also known as Iowa’s first County Conservation Naturalist, employed by Black Hawk County in 1967. This program will be a live online Zoom presentation at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 9. A link to the presentation will be shared at 1:45 PM right here and on the Hartman Reserve Nature Center Facebook page. Limited, socially-distanced, reserved seating will also be available in the Hartman Reserve Community room; register at BlackHawkCountyParks.com under the Events menu. There is no cost to view this program.
Mike Krebill wrote the award-winning book, “The Scout’s Guide to Wild Edibles,” which is considered to be the quintessential foraging guide. In the Scout’s Guide, readers learn how to locate, identify, and safely enjoy 40 wild edibles through color photos and positive-ID tips for each plant. Recipes and DIY activities for all skill levels are included. Mike recently published his memoir, “A Forager’s Life: Reflections on Mother Nature and My 70+ years of Digging, Picking, Gathering, Fixing and Feasting on Wild Edible Foods.” In this volume, Mike shares how his interest in nature, Scouts, and foraging was born, nurtured, and polished. On May 9, Mike will share more of his background, ten of his favorite wild edibles, and some stories that he also shares in his book. He has graciously offered a free copy of his latest book to be given away to a randomly-selected viewer of his presentation.
Hartman Naturalist Katie Klus will lead two foraging programs at Hartman Reserve following Mike’s presentation, one at 3:30 and another at 5:00. Register at BlackHawkCountyParks.com under the Events menu.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center main entrance is located at 657 Reserve Dr. in Cedar Falls. The 2nd Sunday Speaker Series features a different speaker on the second Sunday of each month on various topics related to natural resources. Presently the Series will be offered as online lectures until further notice. For more information, please call Conservation staff at 319-277-2187.
Past presenters who were recorded:
- Tom Freed: Geocaching 101
Click here for the link to the recorded presentation: Black Hawk County Conservation YouTube channel. - Cletus Wander: Maple Syruping Process
Live Facebook video can be viewed at our Facebook website. - Laura Walter: Prairie Seeds to Prairie Roots
Click here for the link to the prerecorded video - Dr. Lynn A. Brant: Diatoms at Hartman Reserve
please call Hartman Reserve at 319-277-2187 and ask for Connie
- Dr. Vicki Edelnant: Road Scholar Adventures for Nature Lovers
- Terry VanDeWalle: Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
This was a limited release video and is no longer available for public viewing. - Black Hawk County Master Gardeners Donna Davis and Sally Browne: Supporting Pollinators in Our Own Yards
Click here for the link to the recorded presentation. - Bob Thurman: Backpacking Preparation, Equipment, and Safety
Click here for the link to the recorded presentation. - Bernd Wittneben of Bernd's Pond in Wellsburg: Backyard Ponds and Water Features
Click here for the link to the recorded presentation.
Take a look at a few of our speakers!
Dr. Lynn Brant on Diatoms
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Stacey Snyder & Tales of Antarctica
"Paddling the Cedar Valley and Beyond" with Vern Fish
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