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Happy Blue Spotted Salamander Day!
February 19

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On a cold but typical February day in 2010, we received a phone call. We had received permission to go ahead with the project. This might not sound like a reason to celebrate, but it very much is.

The Iowa DNR had told us our project would receive a permit to begin collecting blue spotted salamander larvae. This, to us, meant that this beautiful little critter had a chance in Iowa. There are only two populations in the state and one population was under threat.

We had recruited the help of a world-class breeding program at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. They, more than anyone else, gave this project the legitimacy that it needed. Once the breeding is successful, we plan to release larvae into Hartman Reserve which, in specific areas, has just the right type of sandy soil and fishless vernal pools.

Non-charismatic species such as this do not often get a lot of attention. They are of as much value to the biological system as any other cute furry creature. "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." said Also Leopold. This day celebrates our ability to do the right thing.

We are still in the breeding process. We have a long way to go, but it all started on February 19.

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​Hartman Reserve Nature Center is dedicated to understanding our environment through education, recreation and community involvement and to stewardship of a unique natural area.
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​Hartman Reserve Nature Center
657 Reserve Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
(319)-277-2187
fax (319) 277-4420
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Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 1 - 5 pm

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The outdoor restroom on the south side of the building is open every day from sunrise to sunset.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • HISTORY
    • WHAT WE ARE
    • VISION
    • STAFF
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • CONNECT
  • VISIT
    • NATURE CENTER HOURS
    • TRAILS
    • Trail Rx
    • EXHIBITS
  • EDUCATION
    • FIELD TRIPS >
      • PRE K - KINDERGARDEN
      • 1st - 2nd GRADE
      • 3rd - 4th GRADE
      • 5th GRADE and UP
    • EDUCATORS RESOURCES
    • Virtual Learning
  • PROGRAMS
    • UPCOMING
    • YOUTH CAMPS >
      • SPRING BREAK
      • SUMMER CAMPS
    • FUNDRASING EVENTS >
      • FROSTY BUNS RACE SERIES
      • MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
      • UNDER THE HARVEST MOON
    • PUBLIC PROGRAM SERIES >
      • FOREST BATHING
      • PADDLE IN THE PARK
      • 2ND SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES
      • VISITING ARTIST
  • RENTALS
    • COMMUNITY ROOM
    • BUCKLES BUILDING
    • SNOWSHOES
  • OPPORTUNITIES
    • BRICKS FOR BIRDS
    • Photography Contest
    • DONATE
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERNSHIPS