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Two educators provide solid waste education throughout Black Hawk County at no charge to civic groups, church fellowships, and community organizations. With offices located at Hartman Reserve Nature Center in Cedar Falls, Waste Trac programs can take place during a visit to the nature center or at other locations.
To schedule a FREE educational program, please:
Call (319) 266-8722 (TRAC) or
Email Tammy Turner (tammy_hrnc@yahoo.com) or Lyndsey Anderson (lyndsey_hrnc@yahoo.com)
Adult Programs
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Our adult programs are great for high school and college students, civic organizations, neighborhood
associations, church groups, bank clubs, businesses, and assisted living groups.
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Learn how to use natures way of recycling to turn yard waste and food waste into black gold. Look at various designs of homemade bins, get a close up view of the creatures that make your bin a living community, and explore redworm composting.
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Participants will learn about what is/is not recyclable locally and the benefits of recycling. We will take a look at some of the products made from recycled material and explore the future trends of recycling including e-waste. |
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Take a look at the growing popularity of "green" construction by touring the Gene and Betty Buckles Program Center at Hartman Reserve Nature Center. Learn about how various techniques and products are conserving resources and operation costs.
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There are many choices to make at the store, but during this activity we’ll look for environmentally friendly products. The group will also learn about renewable vs. nonrenewable resources through several "shopping" stations. |
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Strap on your hiking shoes and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Black Hawk County Landfill. During this walking tour, participants learn about its construction, recycling, and how the landfill is providing wildlife habitat and protecting our groundwater. A PowerPoint is also available if you are not able to visit the site.
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Learn what is in the Iowa waste stream. Discuss a wide variety of ways to be "Green" and reduce the amount of waste in your life. Topics include: recycling, composting, tips for reducing junk mail, and ways to reduce the amount of toxic products in your home.
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Used oil, paint, pesticides, fertilizers, lead acid batteries, and much more are daily necessities but how do we get rid of it safely and environmentally responsibly? Learn how to identify household toxins and how/where to dispose of them locally.
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Want to learn about the landfill, but don't have time to go there for a tour? Enjoy this PowerPoint presentation to learn what is going to Iowa landfills, what happens to your trash after it leaves your curb, how a landfill is constructed, and what happens to your trash once it arrives at the landfill.
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