Monday, 01 Aug 2016
The Dirt on Gert
Join Reiman Gardens' Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth for a special presentation about the work of Gertrude Jekyll, a significant late 19th century horticulturist whose Arts & Crafts approach to garden design has made a lasting impression on gardeners the world over.
Tuesday, 02 Aug 2016
Kids' Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Wednesday, 03 Aug 2016
Youth Summer Camp #3: Earth, Water, and Wildlife
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun indoors and out with educational activities focused on the connections between water, animals, and ecosystems!
Pastel Painting
A four week course on Wednesdays August 3, August 10, August 17, and August 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Expressive lines or smoothly blended techniques offer a wide range of ways to paint with the versatile medium of pastels.
Friday, 05 Aug 2016
Reiman Gardens After Hours
Kick back and relax at Reiman Gardens' After Hours! This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting. Additional details to come.
Saturday, 06 Aug 2016
Food & Scent Infusions
A basic introduction on how to pair scent with food and drink in this olfactory class. There are many ways that you can incorporate essential oils into cooking, and cocktails. In this class, we will explore a starting point.
Sunday, 07 Aug 2016
Youth Floral Arranging
Kids, learn the basics of floral arranging from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood.
Monday, 08 Aug 2016
Drying & Cooking with Herbs
Learn to master the herb and spice basics, as herbalist, Lynn Parkey, discusses growing, drying, and using herbs to enhance your cooking.
Fall Color Photography
A four week course on Mondays August 8, August 15, August 22, and August 29 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Come learn how to capture stunning fall images.
Tuesday, 09 Aug 2016
Intermediate Photography: Taking Control of Your Camera
A four week course on Tuesdays August 9, August 16, August 23, and August 30 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class.
Wednesday, 10 Aug 2016
I Spy Something Green: Insects!
Come get up close and personal with some of Iowa's amazing insects.
Pastel Painting
A four week course on Wednesdays August 3, August 10, August 17, and August 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Expressive lines or smoothly blended techniques offer a wide range of ways to paint with the versatile medium of pastels.
Light Painting (Photography)
A four week program on Wednesdays, August 10, August 17, August 24 and August 31 from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Learn how to "paint" at night with various light sources and capture the images in your camera.
Thursday, 11 Aug 2016
Plant Pals
Topic: "Fall Gardens" Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Brown Bag
Topic: Going Green - The Reiman Gardens' Intern Experience presented by the Reiman Gardens' summer interns
Botanical Beverages: DIY Syrups, Shrubs, & Bitters
Create exotic mixers straight from your own garden!
Saturday, 13 Aug 2016
Discovery Station
Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas. Project: Rainbow Foods
Monday, 15 Aug 2016
Eating by Color
Eating a variety of colorful foods can give your body essential nutrients - nature's way of offering a real rainbow that our bodies need!
Tuesday, 16 Aug 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
Topic: "Garden Hues" - Learn how to beautifully and intentionally arrange summer flower bunches purchased locally. Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2016
Behind the Scenes
Topic: "Integrated Pest Management". This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 18 Aug 2016
Growing with Grown-Ups: Growing & Cooking with Herbs & Other Plants
Bring your taste buds for this month's class exploring some of the different plants used for tasty tidbits - from weeds to herbs to root spices like ginger, Horticulturist, Jessie Liebenguth, will show you some quick & easy recipes, and you'll go home with your own apron!
Thursday, 25 Aug 2016
Plant Pals
Topic: Harvesting a Garden. Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Color in the Garden
Color is one of the most powerful tools in garden design.
Friday, 26 Aug 2016
Nature Connects Artist's Challenge
This event will showcase the work of local artists using LEGO® bricks, displaying pieces of their own design to interpret the theme, "The House that Nature Built."
Saturday, 27 Aug 2016
Beginner Photo Basics Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor, Mark Stoltenberg, for an intensive two-day workshop covering the basics of photography.
Discovery Station
Project: Balancing Act - Prisms Made from LEGO® Bricks. Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
Monday, 29 Aug 2016
Great Plants for Iowa
Topic: "Vines". Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa.
Tuesday, 30 Aug 2016
Kids' Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.