HARTMAN RESERVE
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INTERNSHIPS

Internships are available at Hartman Reserve Nature Center year-round. We offer a variety of experiences that are listed below. We offer paid internships and accept applications from those in a variety of disciplines. There are full time and part time positions available. Internships are posted to various college and university job boards.​ 
INTERNSHIPS
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​Provide educational programming for school groups and adults. Outreach includes hundreds of youth in the
Cedar Valley and beyond. Opportunities to work with community members, create new ​programs, and design work.
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Applications are due February 13,2026 to Megan Hamm at [email protected] 

Meet our Current Interns

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2025 Interns
Luke Benson, Parker Scott, and Lauren Snyder (left to right) 
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Past Interns

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2024 AmeriCorps 4H Environmental Education Interns
Haley Eckerman, Hallie Davison, and Luke Benson (left to right) 

Internship Program Partners

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OUR MISSION
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​Black Hawk County Conservation is cultivating a diverse community that embraces all our unique assets, positioning our county as a thriving center for all to live, work, and succeed. 
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CONTACT INFO

​Hartman Reserve Nature Center
657 Reserve Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Phone: (319)-277-2187
Fax: (319) 277-4420
NATURE CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 1 - 5 PM
​No cost to enter and enjoy the exhibits and library.
​
TRAILS
Open every day from
​sunrise to sunset. Free to use.

OUTDOOR-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM
The restroom on the south side of the building is open every day from
​sunrise to sunset.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • HISTORY
    • WHAT WE ARE
    • VISION
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • STAFF
    • CONNECT
  • VISIT
    • NATURE CENTER HOURS
    • TRAILS >
      • TRAIL RX
    • ANIMAL AMBASSADORS >
      • VIRGINIA OPOSSUM
      • SPINY SOFTSHELL TURTLE
      • PAINTED TURTLE
      • RED-EARED SLIDER
      • 3-TOED BOX TURTLE
      • ORNATE BOX TURTLES
      • WESTERN FOX SNAKE
      • CORN SNAKE
      • WESTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE
      • TIGER SALAMANDERS
    • EXHIBITS
  • EDUCATION
    • SCHOOL OF THE WILD
    • FIELD TRIPS >
      • PRE K - KINDERGARDEN
      • 1st - 2nd GRADE
      • 3rd - 4th GRADE
      • 5th GRADE and UP
    • EDUCATORS RESOURCES
  • PROGRAMS
    • UPCOMING
    • YOUTH CAMPS >
      • SUMMER CAMPS
    • PUBLIC PROGRAMS >
      • TALES FROM THE TRAILS
    • SPECIAL EVENTS >
      • MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
      • UNDER THE HARVEST MOON
      • WOODLAND WONDERLAND
  • RENTALS
    • COMMUNITY ROOM
    • BUCKLES BUILDING
    • SNOWSHOES
  • OPPORTUNITIES
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERNSHIPS
  • DONATE
    • BRICKS FOR BIRDS