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Thursday, 02 Jul 2015

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Jul 02, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Cost per person is $2 for members, $6 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price. Accompanying adults pay regular admission.

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult. Classes are held every other Thursday from May 7 to September 10.

Garden Drawing Workshop

Jul 02, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $60 for members and $75 for the general public. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 4 week course on Thursdays beginning June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join local artist and Creative Department founder, Yvonne Brune for a 6-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration. Learn techniques in pencil, pen and ink, and enrich your drawings with the use of color by working with pastels.

Intro to Social Dance Class

Jul 02, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $72 for individual members and $100 per member couples. General public individuals pay $90 and general public couples pay $125. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 week course on Thursdays beginning June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In this 6-week course, you'll learn a variety of social dances in a beautiful garden setting, from one of the best instructors Ames has to offer! No experience necessary.

Friday, 03 Jul 2015

Independence Day Fireworks

Jul 03, 2015

All day

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens is open until the conclusion of the Ames fireworks display, which begins at dusk. Visitors may bring folding chairs, blankets and coolers with food and drinks, but must keep all fireworks and sparklers outside the fence.

Saturday, 04 Jul 2015

Family Activity: Discovery Stations

Jul 04, 2015

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Price is free for members and included with price of general admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas. Discovery Stations are family oriented and designed so both youth & adults can participate in the activities. Each discovery station focuses on a corresponding educational activity and/or garden display, as well as interpretation of the 2015theme: "Celebrating the Past & the Future." Visitors can stop by any time to participate.

Monday, 06 Jul 2015

Great Plants for Iowa Series

Jul 06, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost for one class is $16 for members and $20 for the general public. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Topic: Annuals - Beyond the Basics Develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa. Covering nearly 500 plants, 16 total classes are spread across 4 years. Each class focuses on identification, cultural requirements, and the use of the plants in gardens and the broader landscape.

Tuesday, 07 Jul 2015

Kids' Story Time

Jul 07, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members and ISU students and included with regular price of admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This class is held every other Tuesday from May 12 through August 18.

Thursday, 09 Jul 2015

Brown Bag Lecture

Jul 09, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Included with price of admission. Admission is free for members and Iowa State University students. $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors ages 65+, $4.00 for kids ages 4-17, and free for kids ages 3 and under.

Reiman Gardens

"The Big Picture of Water and Soil" presented by Rick Cruse, Ph. D, Director Iowa Water Center, Iowa State University Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program with a new topic presented by regional professionals and lecturers.

Garden Drawing Workshop

Jul 09, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $60 for members and $75 for the general public. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 4 week course on Thursdays beginning June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join local artist and Creative Department founder, Yvonne Brune for a 6-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration. Learn techniques in pencil, pen and ink, and enrich your drawings with the use of color by working with pastels.

Intro to Social Dance Class

Jul 09, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $72 for individual members and $100 per member couples. General public individuals pay $90 and general public couples pay $125. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 week course on Thursdays beginning June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In this 6-week course, you'll learn a variety of social dances in a beautiful garden setting, from one of the best instructors Ames has to offer! No experience necessary.

Sunday, 12 Jul 2015

Garden Art Fair

Jul 12, 2015

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Admission is free for members and Iowa State University students. Price of admission for the general public. $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors ages 65+, $4.00 for kids ages 4-17, and free for kids ages 3 and under.

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens' Annual Garden Art Fair returns on Sunday July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show provides a wonderful opportunity for artists to share their garden and nature inspired art with the public. Visitors will enjoy browsing dozens of eclectic booths, and buy products including jewelry, watercolor, pottery, woodwork, glass, and more.

Wednesday, 15 Jul 2015

Pastel Painting Class

Jul 15, 2015

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$56 - members, $70 - general public, & ISU students get 15% off member price

Reiman Gardens

In this 4-week course taught by artist, Yvonne Brune, you'll work with oil pastels as well as soft pastels on a variety of papers that can add texture or color to your painting.

Thursday, 16 Jul 2015

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Jul 16, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Cost per person is $2 for members, $6 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price. Accompanying adults pay regular admission.

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult. Classes are held every other Thursday from May 7 to September 10.

Intro to Social Dance Class

Jul 16, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $72 for individual members and $100 per member couples. General public individuals pay $90 and general public couples pay $125. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 week course on Thursdays beginning June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In this 6-week course, you'll learn a variety of social dances in a beautiful garden setting, from one of the best instructors Ames has to offer! No experience necessary.

Saturday, 18 Jul 2015

Family Activity: Discovery Stations

Jul 18, 2015

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Price is free for members and ISU students and included with price of general admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas. Discovery Stations are family oriented and designed so both youth and adults can participate in the activities. Each discovery station focuses on a corresponding educational activity and/or garden display, as well as interpretation of the 2015theme: "Celebrating the Past & the Future." Visitors can stop by any time to participate.

Monday, 20 Jul 2015

Sentinel Plant Network First Detector Training

Jul 20, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for everyone.

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens' staff will take you through the steps to become a certified First Detector, in the ever-increasing effort to detect and diagnose "high-consequence" pests and pathogens, such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle.

Tuesday, 21 Jul 2015

Kids' Story Time

Jul 21, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members and ISU students and included with regular price of admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This class is held every other Tuesday from May 12 through August 18.

Workshop: Floral Design Series

Jul 21, 2015

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost for one class: $36 for members, $45 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Arrangement Theme: "Tropical Arrangements" - Take inspiration from the hottest month with a lively design incorporating beautiful tropical flowers. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.

Wednesday, 22 Jul 2015

Pastel Painting Class

Jul 22, 2015

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$56 - members, $70 - general public, & ISU students get 15% off member price

Reiman Gardens

In this 4-week course taught by artist, Yvonne Brune, you'll work with oil pastels as well as soft pastels on a variety of papers that can add texture or color to your painting.

Thursday, 23 Jul 2015

Intro to Social Dance Class

Jul 23, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $72 for individual members and $100 per member couples. General public individuals pay $90 and general public couples pay $125. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 week course on Thursdays beginning June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In this 6-week course, you'll learn a variety of social dances in a beautiful garden setting, from one of the best instructors Ames has to offer! No experience necessary.

Saturday, 25 Jul 2015

Botanical Zendoodle Workshop

Jul 25, 2015

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$16 members. $20 general public. ISU students get 15% off member price.

Reiman Gardens

Join artist and instructor Sara Merritt for a workshop exploring this meditative art form, with particular emphasis on botanical shapes and designs.

Monday, 27 Jul 2015

Medicinal Herbs

Jul 27, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$12 members. $15 general public. ISU students get 15% off member price.

Reiman Gardens

Right outside your back door is Nature's pharmacy! Learn from herbalist Gayle Curtis about the curative qualities of plants you might see there - medicine the way Great Grandma used to make it.

Tuesday, 28 Jul 2015

Naturalist Lecture: SOAR Presents - Osprey

Jul 28, 2015

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$12 members. $15 general public. ISU students pay15% off member price.

Reiman Gardens

"Osprey" presented by Terrie Hoefer, SOAR Education Director & Pat Schlarbaum SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) is a nonprofit established in 1999 dedicated to saving our avian resources. Join Education Director Terrie Hoefer for an informative presentation on eagles and issues that threaten their local populations.

Wednesday, 29 Jul 2015

Pastel Painting Class

Jul 29, 2015

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$56 - members, $70 - general public, & ISU students get 15% off member price

Reiman Gardens

In this 4-week course taught by artist, Yvonne Brune, you'll work with oil pastels as well as soft pastels on a variety of papers that can add texture or color to your painting.

Thursday, 30 Jul 2015

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Jul 30, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$2 for members, $6 for general public, & ISU students pay 15% off member price

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. This week's theme is "Vegetables in Iowa Gardens (Carrots, Corn, & Tomatoes"

Intro to Social Dance Class

Jul 30, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $72 for individual members and $100 per member couples. General public individuals pay $90 and general public couples pay $125. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 week course on Thursdays beginning June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In this 6-week course, you'll learn a variety of social dances in a beautiful garden setting, from one of the best instructors Ames has to offer! No experience necessary.