Black Hawk SWCD

08/11/2026

🌱 New to gardening… or thinking about starting?
You’re not alone. Join other beginners in a relaxed space to share early experiences, talk about challenges, and help shape the support new growers really need.
No pressure. No expertise required. Just real people starting their gardening journey together.
🍽️ Free meal + gift card included.
📍 Cedar Rapids – Tuesday, September 1 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Indian Creek Nature Center
5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/qYwA3JvRQphW1oaA6

07/27/2026

It's not to late to sign up for the Grundy County Beginning Gardening Listening Session for tomorrow, July 28th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

🌱 New to gardening… or thinking about starting?
You’re not alone. Join other beginners in a relaxed space to share early experiences, talk about challenges, and help shape the support new growers really need.
No pressure. No expertise required. Just real people starting their gardening journey together.
🍽️ Free meal + gift card included.
📍 Grundy Center – Tuesday, July 28 | 6:00–7:30 PM
South Porch Cider 625 G Ave,
Grundy Center, IA 50638
🔗 RSVP Today using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0x3yn--Qi3uwmhcluDnVxn-G9FQdTxWnPFNkWyedeso8c-g/viewform?usp=header

07/17/2026

Don't forget to submit your application documents for the open Watershed Coordinator position! Email questions about the position, ask for the job description, or submit your application packet to Jenna at [email protected]. Application packets are due by Monday, July 27th at 4:00 PM.

The Black Hawk SWCD is hiring a Watershed Coordinator for the Black Hawk County Watersheds Improvement Project. The coordinator will cover the 20 year+ Dry Run Creek Project and an expanded project area! Message us for the job description or email Jenna at [email protected]. If you want to know more about the Dry Run Creek Project or what it's like to be a watershed coordinator, view this interview with former coordinator Josh Balk: https://youtu.be/gTtNAtag_Sw?si=X8So66w4B6XqFECU

07/09/2026

🌱 New to gardening… or thinking about starting?
You’re not alone. Join other beginners in a relaxed space to share early experiences, talk about challenges, and help shape the support new growers really need.

No pressure. No expertise required. Just real people starting their gardening journey together.

🍽️ Free meal + gift card included.

📍 Waterloo – Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00–7:30 PM
The Hive Co Working Space
131 Tower Park Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701

📍 Grundy Center – Tuesday, July 28 | 6:00–7:30 PM
South Porch Cider 625 G Ave,
Grundy Center, IA 50638

🔗 RSVP Today
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0x3yn--Qi3uwmhcluDnVxn-G9FQdTxWnPFNkWyedeso8c-g/viewform?usp=header

07/01/2026

The Black Hawk SWCD is hiring a Watershed Coordinator for the Black Hawk County Watersheds Improvement Project. The coordinator will cover the 20 year+ Dry Run Creek Project and an expanded project area! Message us for the job description or email Jenna at [email protected]. If you want to know more about the Dry Run Creek Project or what it's like to be a watershed coordinator, view this interview with former coordinator Josh Balk: https://youtu.be/gTtNAtag_Sw?si=X8So66w4B6XqFECU

06/26/2026

For those interested in learning about prairie seed and plants, check out the Tallgrass Prairie Center Open House!

Build a bouquet, walk the trails, and meet the staff and students of the Tallgrass Prairie Center. There's something for the whole family at our Open House next Tuesday, June 30.

We're across from the new high school in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Hope to see you there!

06/22/2026

Check out the June 28th Sunday Speaker Series topics at Hartman Reserve! 🐝🦋🪱🌳

🌾 We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with Blooming Prairie Nursery, All About Plants: A Garden Learning Series!

Join Bob Wubben, founder of Blooming prairie Nursery, at Hartman Reserve Nature Center on Sunday, June 28th for three drop-in lecture-style presentations. The schedule is as follows:

1:30 - 2:30 PM - Soil Health
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Pollinators & Host Plants
3:30 - 4:30 PM - Trees & Shrubs

This event is FREE to the public, and no pre-registration is required! Attendees may stay for all three lectures, or drop in and out based off interest. We can't wait to see you there!

06/17/2026

The District will have a booth at the REAP Assembly today! Ask us about the projects completed in our county and eligible conservation practices.

06/13/2026

🌱 We had a great time meeting the gardeners in Grundy County. Enrollment for the listening session that will be held in Hiawatha is still open. If you’ve been growing food in your backyard or community garden for 3+ years, this conversation is for you. Connect with other experienced growers, share what’s working for you, and help shape future support for our community. We hope you can join us!

📅 TUESDAY, June 30 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 ISU Linn County Extension 770 Boyson Road, room 815
Hiawatha, IA 52233
🍽️ Free meal + gift card included
👉 Save your spot TODAY:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0x3yn--Qi3uwmhcluDnVxn-G9FQdTxWnPFNkWyedeso8c-g/viewform?pli=1

Learn more about our program here:
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