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Paddle in the Park 2020

2020 UPDATE: Due to Covid-related restrictions, we are doing Paddle in the Park BY RESERVATION ONLY this year. To register please visit www.BlackHawkCountyParks.com under the "events" tab. We are also requiring every participant to have a completed waiver in order to participate in this program. The waiver is attached to the program listing on www.blackhawkcountyparks.com. You can submit this waiver via email, fax or USPS (must be received by date of program). Email: gcallaway@co.black-hawk.ia.us, Fax: 319-277-4420. USPS: Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. 
Paddle in the Park is an annual paddling program series that is held at the South Boat Ramp at Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls.  Naturalists from Black Hawk County Conservation are on-site to offer canoes, kayaks, paddles and PFDs for an evening paddle throughout the summer. 
Cost: $5/kayak
*All of our kayaks are single seat, sit-inside kayaks. Children can paddle in a kayak alone if they are 10 years or older.
**If you'd like to register for a canoe, please see the program for this date entitled "Paddle in the Park: Canoe"
Location: South Boat Ramp, Big Woods Lake, Cedar Falls, Iowa 
Refund Policy: Refunds for Paddle in Park will only be in the form of a program voucher.
2020 PADDLE IN THE PARK SCHEDULE:
June 26th: 6-8 pm at Big Woods Lake
July 17th: 6-8 pm at Big Woods Lake
July 24th: 6-8 pm at
Big Woods Lake
August 14th: 6-8 pm at
Big Woods Lake
August 21st: 6-8 pm at Big Woods Lake
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OUR MISSION
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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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CONTACT INFO

​Hartman Reserve Nature Center
657 Reserve Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
(319)-277-2187
fax (319) 277-4420
NATURE CENTER
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 1 - 5 pm

TRAILS
Open every day from
​sunrise to sunset.

OUTSIDE RESTROOM
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