Thursday, 02 Jul 2015
Youth Program: Plant Pals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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.