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floods into the reserve creating super saturated soils and marsh-like conditions. To control the growth of trees and other vegetation, Hartman
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paper. The carpet is made from recycled pop bottles and all of the lightbulbs are fluorescent and approved to be eco-friendly. The building is used for programs that are sponsored by
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in the Sugar Shack, which is located on the reserve. The syrup is then stored and used during
Hartman's annual Maple Syrup Festival. The Maple Syrup Festival is a pancake breakfast that raises money for Hartman Reserve.
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Hartman Reserve's lowlands was briefly considered for the US 218 highway, but public opinion helped to push the route north of
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Coy, M, Frana, M, & Grier, J. (2010). Resource management plan for hartman reserve nature center. Unpublished manuscript, Department of
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Coy, M, Frana, M, & Grier, J. (2010). History and current status. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Natural Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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