Wednesday, 01 Jun 2016
Landscape Photography
A four week class on Wednesdays June 1, June 8, June 15, and June 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Interested in landscape photography? This class is for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers who want to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to landscapes and outdoor shooting.
Thursday, 02 Jun 2016
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Garden Drawing and Color
A four week class on Thursdays June 2, June 9, June 16 and June 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join local artist and Creative Department founder, Yvonne Brune for a 4-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration.
Friday, 03 Jun 2016
Reiman Gardens After Hours
This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting.
Saturday, 04 Jun 2016
Discovery Station: In Living Color - Biomimicry
Theme: In Living Color - Biomimicry. Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
Floral and Butterfly Watercolor
A four week class on Saturdays June 4, June 11, June 18 and June 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Have fun painting watercolor in a comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere with artist and instructor Yvonne Brune.
Monday, 06 Jun 2016
Touching Nature: Sensory Integration
Information received through touch, taste, vision, smell, and sound lay the foundation with which a child gains skills, self-confidence, and mastery of his/her body and their environment.
Abstract People Hand Built Sculptures
Create abstract people in clay with artist and instructor Diane O'Hern. Add butterflies to your piece to tell a story! Then using the basic shapes, let's look at the work of famous artist Henry Moore and create action figures enjoying the Gardens or figures reclining in the landscape. A make and take art project for children through adults. Preregistration with prepayment is required.
Tuesday, 07 Jun 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Movement Milestones: Expression for Ages 15-18
A four week class on Tuesdays June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join Camilla Kottman, Board-Certified Movement Therapist, for a 4-week course exploring movement and development for high school-aged youth.
Wednesday, 08 Jun 2016
Integrated Pest Management (PPP Program)
Integrated Pest Management is a holistic approach to addressing the pests and problems that affect our plants. IPM can be applied in any growing situation, and it is especially useful for the home gardener.
Youth Summer Camp #1: Incredible Insects!
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun and educational activities focused on insects!
Thursday, 09 Jun 2016
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers. Topic: Chromophilia: A Personal & Professional Relationship with Color
Saturday, 11 Jun 2016
Intro to Natural Perfume Blending
Join professional natural perfumer Amanda Feeley for an in-depth introduction to natural perfume blending, from the history of perfuming to the different accords of a full scent and how to smell them.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts and Tablecloths
Join artist Natalie Buskohl for a messy, fun, colorful family workshop working with tie-dye!
Monday, 13 Jun 2016
Backyard Gourmet
Join herbalist Lynn Parkey for a hands-on class exploring the pestilent plants that many of us disregard, like stinging nettles, cleavers, dandelions, and chickweed.
Wednesday, 15 Jun 2016
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 16 Jun 2016
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Growing with Grown-Ups: Plant Heroes!
Kids, bring an adult with you to Reiman Gardens each month and learn a wide variety of gardening and growing techniques from Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth.
Saturday, 18 Jun 2016
Rose Fest
Stop and smell the roses during Reiman Gardens' annual Rose Fest.
Discovery Station: Build-a-Birdhouse or Beehive, Batcave, Bug Bungalow
Theme: Build-a-Birdhouse or Beehive, Batcave, Bug Bungalow. Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
Sunday, 19 Jun 2016
Father's Day
In honor of Father's Day, all dads are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens.
Monday, 20 Jun 2016
Herb Gardening 101
Anyone can grow herbs! In addition to their obvious role in cooking, herbs can be grown anywhere from windowsills to full garden plots, and also provide attractive color, textures and forms, and fragrances to the home and garden.
Tuesday, 21 Jun 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Thursday, 23 Jun 2016
A Flutter of Color: Butterflies and Other Insects
The colors and patterns found on butterflies and moths speak volumes. Come learn what they are saying!
Saturday, 25 Jun 2016
Iowa Regional Lily Show
Iowa Regional Lily Society's (IRLS) Annual Lily Show, featuring hundreds of lilies from the U.S. and Canada and a large selection of lily designs.
Pollinator Fest
Visit Reiman Gardens and celebrate National Pollinator Week.
Thursday, 30 Jun 2016
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.