Wednesday, 12 Jul 2017
Dedication: Kemin Food Science Laboratory
A newly renovated food science teaching laboratory, made possible by a charitable contribution from Mary A. Kelleher Nelson and R.W. Nelson and Kemin Industries, will be dedicated with a ribbon cutting. Tours of the new lab will follow the ceremony.
Free Admission Day
It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all.
Lunch Bunch
Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a free youth story time program by the Ames Public Library at Reiman Gardens. Perfect for kids ages 0 - 5.
Meet-A-Scientist
Current science gets up close and personal during Reiman Gardens' free admission day.
Intermediate Glass Beads: Surface Design
Experiment with etching, pixie dust, and baking soda to produce a variety of looks including pearl finishes and beach glass looks.
Thursday, 13 Jul 2017
Kids Story Time
This much-loved storytelling program has returned with a strong literacy focus every week.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Water.
Friday, 14 Jul 2017
Designation of Repeat Course Deadline
Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a summer course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations
Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations. Open a ProQuest account and enter the title for your thesis/dissertation.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline Session II: Summer 2017
Last day to change a Session II course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Withdrawal, Add/Drop Deadline Session II: Summer 2017
Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session II courses).
Water Day
A special kid-focused event about things water!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Artist Series: Kandinsky Circles
Wassily's famous color studies from the early 1900's show how our perceptions change when color value, saturation and warm/cool combinations interact. Paint concentric circles using a mix of hues a la Kandinsky.
Saturday, 15 Jul 2017
Discovery Station: Whales
While at the Gardens, drop by our Discovery Station for fun activities that engage kids and adults.
STEAM Workshop: Pond Study
We are excited to partner with Story County Conservation Naturalist Beth Waage, who will lead this hands-on investigation of life in, on, and around our pond.
Sunday, 16 Jul 2017
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 18 Jul 2017
Plant Pals
Plant Pals is growing! Join us WEEKLY as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Workshop: Smartsheets
"Applied Smartsheets: Practical Applications." Smartsheet is a software application for collaboration and work management available by subscription through IT Services. Grants Hub staff would like to share how they utilize Smartsheet to improve project management, communication and workflow. This is a demonstration and question forum, not a "how-to" session. Register online.
Floral Design Series: July
Take advantage of the time of year with tropical flowers arranged in a contemporary design.
Wednesday, 19 Jul 2017
Academic Biosecurity Workshop
The workshop, facilitated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, aims to improve cooperation among law enforcement agencies, research entities and community stakeholders to mitigate potential biosecurity issues that affect public health and safety. Register online.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Art in Flowers: O'Keefe's Sunrise
Learn to interpret a work of fine art as a floral arrangement from an award-winning expert!
Harry Potter Wands
Create your own instrument to channel your magical powers!
Watering Can Display Workshop
Our front containers made a splash this spring, with a display of watering cans dripping crystals over daffodils