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NORTH CEDAR NATURAL RESOURCES PROJECT
The North Cedar Natural Resource Project is a 16 acre area that has been developed into 5 distinct ecosystems. The area has walking trails that take the visitor from the NRP shelter located at the corner of Cedar Street and Woodlawn Avenue to the east edge, located at the corner of Western & Jaclyn Street.
The project features an outdoor learning classroom, a 5 acre tall grass prairie and a 1 acre savanna. A wetland area and upper and lower woodland space have 2 viewing benches. Another feature is the chimney swift tower constructed on the north edge of the tall grass prairie. Over 250 sapling trees have been planted in the project. Over 1,000 native Iowa species of various shrubs have also been planted on outside borders of the space. The entire project is volunteer based with the space donated by of the City of Cedar Falls. The Black Hawk County Conservation Commission provided the project outline. All plantings were completed with the help of North Cedar School students and staff. The funding has been through private donations, service organization's efforts and grants. Labor has been provided by neighborhood volunteers and service organization's. The project was created and is governed by the North Cedar Neighborhood Association a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Recently the Cedar Falls Public Art Committee approved a art piece entitled "The Nest" coming Spring of 2017. Click here for WCF Courier article. |
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Cedar Elementary School is PK-6 elementary school in the northern area of Cedar Falls. with approximately 280 students. We have two sections of each grade level, with the exception of our preschool room, and we really function as a big family.
Our staff cares deeply for all children, and we work extremely hard each day to give each child what they need to be successful. North Cedar is a designated Blue Zones School, helping students well being by making the healthy choice the easy choice. A Parent Teacher Organization provides support to the students and teachers. We have a before and after school program supported by the YWCA. . |
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EATERIES*Cedar Falls Brown Bottle- In the mood for loaded house special thin crust pizza? Chili pepper penne or homemade brownie pie? Locally owned fresh, local, homemade ingredients. Serving the Cedar Valley for more than 40 years. Located at 1111 Center Street
*Cedar Falls Family Restaurant - Great Home Cooking and Friendly Service, Reasonable Prices, Party Room Available. Located at 2627 Center Street *Mary Lou's Bar & Grill - Wraps, Tacos, Pub Food, and Specials. Located at 2719 Center Street |
