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Halloween Hikes
Oct. 12-14, 2011, 6-7:30pm

Every year, our guests enjoy a Halloween hike through the woods with non-scary characters in a fun performance. This year's theme is "Hartman Idol" and the event will take place on October 12, 13 & 14. Hikes begin at 6pm and leave every 15 minutes until 7:30pm. Enjoy musical performances by Hartman's own critters and vote for your favorite!

Designed for the whole family, Halloween Hikes are complete with lighted trails and nature-related stories. Following the hike, warm-up with hot cocoa, cider, and treats while you vote for your favorite pumpkin in the annual pumpkin contest. Costumes are welcome! For larger groups of 15 or more, please contact Laura at (319) 277-2187 or laura.hrnc@gmail.com to reserve a hike in advance.

TICKETS / PUMPKIN CONTEST
Tickets are available at the door but hikes are limited! Advanced tickets go on sale
Sept. 12 and can be purchased by calling (319) 277-2187 or at Hartman Reserve Nature Center. Tickets are $5 each (ages 2 and under free).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We invite you to volunteer for this year's event! We are in need of actors, guides, ticket takers, kitchen help, parking attendants, pumpkin vote takers and gift shop hosts. Please contact Katie at katie.hrnc@gmail.com.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

This event would not be possible without the help from great sponsors, like you! If you are interested in sponsoring this event or donating treats, refreshments, decorations, costumes, or props, please contact Laura at (319) 277-2187 or laura.hrnc@gmail.com.

2011 Sponsorship Opportunities
Exclusive Hike Sponsor ($1,500)
- 12 complimentary tickets to event
- Name/logo on tickets, press release, and print advertising
- Recognition at each table, on website, and in quarterly newsletter
Pumpkin Farm ($500-$1,499)
- 6 complimentary tickets
- Name/logo on print advertising
- Recognition at each table, on website, and in quarterly newsletter
Pumpkin Patch ($300-$499)
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Recognition at each table, on website, and in quarterly newsletter
Pumpkin Seed ($25-$299)
- Recognition at each table and on website


All sponsorship benefits are subject to the time of commitment of sponsorship. In-kind gifts will be recognized at the level of the item's fair market value.



Thank you to our 2011
Volunteers & the following Sponsors!


College Square Hy-Vee*
First Christian Church in Cedar Falls*
Friends of Hartman Reserve Board*
Half-Masted Comedy*
Nestle*
Tammy Turner*
Target in Cedar Falls*
Tonya Mastin*


*In-Kind Sponsorship




The winner of Hartman Idol is ...

BRUCE BEESTING!

Thank you for voting for your favorite!

 

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2011 Pumpkin Contest Entries

"A Farmer's Cow" by Jerad

"The VERY Hungry Caterpillar" by Sophie

"Nothing Beats a Best Friend -Bert & Ernie" by TT


"Boo!" by Jack

"Hiking at Hartman Gives You Skinny Legs!" by Z

2011 Halloween Hikes Photos

Bruce BeeSting entertains the crowd with his
new hit single "Born to Make Honey!"

Lady Slipper GaGa teaches a dance to the
newest contestants on "Hartman Idol"


Guests "shake their tail feathers" with
Taylor Chimney Swift

Thank you to Half-Masted Comedy!

Frightful Fun Items at the Gift Shop





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