Escape into the beauty and wonder of nature at Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Nature Center’s Amazing Space building is now Living Building Challenge Petal-Certified (as… Read the full story »
Heartland Museum
Heartland Museum represents Iowa’s agriculture and rural life through farm machinery, toys and displays in downtown streetscapes representing the Victorian, 1930’s and 1950’s eras. View the 4-H Schoolhouse Museum where… Read the full story »
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Heartland Acres Agribition Center
Heartland Acres Agribition Center is located off Highway 20 Exit 252, in Independence, Iowa. Dedicated to exhibiting the past, present and future of agriculture in the National Heritage Area, Heartland… Read the full story »
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Hawkeye Community College Farm Laboratory
Provides student laboratory activities and cooperative work experiences in farm production and management techniques with 250 acres for crop and livestock production and modern facilities for cattle, sheep, swine, as… Read the full story »
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
This over 300-acre wooded isle boasts the Hartman Interpretive Center and six miles of trails leading to lakes, prairies, forest, the Cedar River and the American Discovery Trail.
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Hardin County Farm Museum
The Hardin County Farm Museum is a picturesque 20 acre farm site. The focus of the museum is on the equipment, agricultural practices, life styles, and history of farm families… Read the full story »
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Gilbertson Conservation Education Area
A 1000 acre recreation and education complex that includes the: Gilbertson Nature Center Certified Outdoor Nature Playscape Mavis and Conner Dummermuth Historical Building Hart Dummermuth Historical House Petting Zoo Four… Read the full story »
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Franklin County Fair & Grandpa’s Farm
One of the best Iowa country fairs featuring a large museum, Pleasant Hill (1900s town), and Grandpa’s Farm, which has old-time farming demonstrations, including threshing and plowing with draft horses… Read the full story »
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Franklin County Historical Society Museum
Exhibits featuring local author and cartoonist, Bob Artley’s experiences growing up on a farm; the story of Hampton native, Fleet Admiral William Leahy, Joint Chief of Staff to President Franklin… Read the full story »
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Froelich General Store and Tractor Museum
Froelich’s 1890 Village: home to John Froelich’s 1892 invention of the first gasoline tractor to propel itself forward and backward. Far reaching in its effect on modern agriculture throughout the… Read the full story »
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