Black Hawk County Extension & Outreach

Black Hawk County Extension & Outreach Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Black Hawk County ISU Extension and Outreach Office Black Hawk County ISU Extension and Outreach Office
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Black Hawk County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Black Hawk County by delivering research-ba

sed education and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu

05/29/2026

Iowa families, we're here with you. Build skills with flexible learning opportunities from online options to hands-on workshops.
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Welcome to the team Kaitlyn and Joy. We are glad you are here!Kaitlyn may be new to Black Hawk County, but she is not ne...
05/28/2026

Welcome to the team Kaitlyn and Joy. We are glad you are here!
Kaitlyn may be new to Black Hawk County, but she is not new to Iowa State Extension. She most recently worked for Delaware County Extension, first as the Youth Educator Coordinator and then as their County Youth Coordinator. Joy is a long-term resident of Black Hawk County and joins us with over a decade of experience working in education-based non-profits.

Black Hawk County ISU Extension Dick Young greenhouse volunteers recently enjoyed an educational tour of the University ...
05/26/2026

Black Hawk County ISU Extension Dick Young greenhouse volunteers recently enjoyed an educational tour of the University of Northern Iowa's Botanical Center. The Master Gardeners learned about the diverse plant collections, soil amendments, and explored the beautiful spaces. Thank you to Stephanie and DJ for sharing your knowledge and providing the guided tour.

The Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2026

The Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

The Extension Office will be closed to the public on Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 20th.

For assistance, email [email protected] and staff will respond as they are able. Thank you for your understanding!

Join us this week at our Gardening Library Series! Monday in Waterloo, we have Heidi Tietz-DeSilva for her annual class ...
04/26/2026

Join us this week at our Gardening Library Series! Monday in Waterloo, we have Heidi Tietz-DeSilva for her annual class about what's new in the garden for 2026. Then on Tuesday, we have RayVann Schauff presenting about Herbal Plants and Our Bodies.

Join us tonight at the Waterloo Public Library or on Tuesday at the Cedar Falls Public Library! Monday's class will start at 5:45 due to an early closing time. Please plan to arrive early.

Join us this week at our Gardening Library Series! Learn all about mushrooms from a pretty fungi! Same class, two locati...
04/19/2026

Join us this week at our Gardening Library Series! Learn all about mushrooms from a pretty fungi! Same class, two locations. Join us tonight at the Waterloo Public Library or on Tuesday at the Cedar Falls Public Library! 🍄

Monday's class will start at 5:45 due to an early closing time. Please plan to arrive early.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our seed giveaway! We still have packets available here in the office. We will be r...
04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our seed giveaway! We still have packets available here in the office. We will be restocking as needed. 🪴

We're located at 3420 University Ave. Waterloo, IA Use entrance 3 under the overhang. We are open from 8-4:30 Monday - Thursday and 8:00 am - noon on Friday.

Join us this week at our Gardening Library Series! Learn about growing better tomatoes in your home garden. Same class, ...
04/13/2026

Join us this week at our Gardening Library Series! Learn about growing better tomatoes in your home garden. Same class, two locations. Join us tonight at the Waterloo Public Library or on Tuesday at the Cedar Falls Public Library!

Monday's class will start at 5:45 due to an early closing time. Please plan to arrive early. 🙂🍅

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04/08/2026

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Ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please! Blend frozen bananas with milk to make Banana Ice Cream- a simple, tasty treat to enjoy any time of day. go.iastate.edu/CEMCW3

Address

3420 University Avenue, Ste B
Waterloo, IA
50701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13192346811

Website

https://linktr.ee/blkhawkcoextensionandoutreach

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