Sunday, 24 Jul 2016
Youth Floral Arranging
Kids, learn the basics of floral arranging from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood.
Walk-In Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 25 Jul 2016
Colorful Dyes from Plants
Learn about some of the familiar plants and herbs that can be used in natural dyes for fabrics, papers, beauty products, and foods from herbalist Lynn Parkey.
Thursday, 28 Jul 2016
Plant Pals
Topic: "Weed & Water" Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Webinar: How to Use Technology to Make Learning Accessible for All
Are you lost in the accessible educational-technology information storm? Trying to understand how to cut through the regulations, determine the best technologies and the most universal digital educational materials? Can't figure out where to start? Yeah, it's complicated.
Retirement reception: Tom Loynachan
Professor of agronomy Tom Loynachan is retiring. A presentation will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Harry Potter
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to paint pottery.
Friday, 29 Jul 2016
Botanical Zendoodle Workshop for Kids
Kids, join artist and instructor, Sara Merritt, for a fun and colorful workshop exploring this meditative art form through botanical shapes and designs.
Saturday, 30 Jul 2016
Rummage RAMPage
An event with the City of Ames to keep reusable household items out of the landfill during the annual lease changeover window. Donate household items; purchase prices range from $1-$20 (cash only). Proceeds benefit local nonprofit agencies.
Garden Sculpture Screen - Workshop
Create a colorful mixed media sculpture panel for the garden with artists, Pam Dennis and Ryk Weiss. Emboss metal, weave, and wire repurposed materials onto a metal grid.
Discovery Station
Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas. Project: Nature's Coloring Book
Beatrix Potter in Iowa
Join us to celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday.
Field Day: "Hort Day" 30th Anniversary
Iowa Public Radio's "Horticulture Day" show is turning 30. Join IPR "Talk of Iowa" host Charity Nebbe for a live show and family field day.