"The closer children are kept to nature the better men and women they will become."  -John C. Hartman


Mission Statement

Hartman Reserve Nature Center is dedicated to understanding our environment through education, recreation and community involvement and to stewardship of a unique natural area.


Commonly-Held Vision

• Preserving, managing, and restoring the natural area to encourage native diversity
• Providing recreational and leisure opportunities with respect for the environment and natural heritage
• Promoting better public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of our environment through education
• Expanding Hartman's ability to adhere to and carry out its mission
• Pursuing and providing opportunities for community involvement
• Cultivating resources for short and long term financial sustainability
• Adapting to cultural and technological changes while achieving the mission

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