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.
Saturday, 01 Aug 2015
Family Activity: Discovery Stations
Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
History of Perfume
Travel into our scented past and discover that history with this presentation from Amanda Feeley, natural perfumer and owner of Esscentual Alchemy.