Sunday, 09 Jul 2017
Garden Art Fair
Reiman Gardens is proud to host their annual Garden Art Fair on Sunday, July 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, 10 Jul 2017
Conquering Crappy Light & Color in Photography
2-week program Mondays & Wednesdays beginning July 10, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sometimes photographers have to shoot in less than ideal lighting situations. This can be particularly intimidating for beginning photographers.
Film: Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea
The project, based in Bandon, Oregon, involves collecting, washing and sorting plastic that has washed up on Oregon beaches, and repurposing it into art that is awakening the hearts and minds of viewers to the global marine debris crisis. Reiman Gardens is the first botanical garden to exhibit a collection of monumental sculptures made from this debris, and we invite you to a free public viewing of this feature-length film to learn more.
Tuesday, 11 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.
Creative Writing
Tuesdays beginning July 11 for 4 weeks, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. With the Gardens as inspiration, engage in writing about what resides within through quiet introspection and reflection.
Photo Recipes
2-week program Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning July 11, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This photography class with professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg is a collection of "how to" recipes, and features a wide range of topics including how to shoot fireworks, foggy days, vacations, indoor and outdoor sports, and more.
Wednesday, 12 Jul 2017
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.
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
Water Day
A special kid-focused event about things water!
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.