Wednesday, 29 Jun 2016
Retirement reception: Mandi Anderson
Mandi Anderson, program coordinator in the School of Education's Research Institute for Studies in Education, is retiring after 16 years of service.
Walk-In Belly Dance
Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, 30 Jun 2016
Retirement reception: Phyllis Kendall
Phyllis Kendall, a clerk in the School of Education, is retiring after 25 years of service to Iowa State -- 24 years in the School of Education and the former Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Retirement reception: Gebre Tesfagiorgis
Gebre Tesfagiorgis, director of Institutional Research since June 2000, is retiring after 16 years of service to the university. A short program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, 02 Jul 2016
Discovery Station
Project: Nature Connects Blueprints.
July/August Craft of the Month: Boho Chic Wall Hanging
Paint patterns and designs on feathers and sticks and add in strips of fabric or leather. Bring a special object to incorporate, or choose from our stash of treasures to personalize.
Sunday, 03 Jul 2016
Independence Day Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with live music from 7-9 p.m., followed by the Ames fireworks display at dusk. Visitors may bring folding chairs and coolers with food and drinks, but must keep all fireworks and sparklers outside the fence. Free admission after 6 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
Monday, 04 Jul 2016
University holiday
University offices are closed and classes are recessed.
Tuesday, 05 Jul 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Indoor Portrait Photography: Emphasis on Flash
A four week program on Tuesdays July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Want to improve your indoor portrait photography and get great shots of family events or pets?
Nature Journaling
A four week program on Tuesdays July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2016
Drop deadline, full-session (12-week): Summer 2016
Last day to drop a full-session, 12-week course without extenuating circumstances.
After Hours Photography
A four week program on Wednesdays July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Kick around with professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg after closing time to capture some of the best shots of Reiman Gardens.
Glass Bead Jewelry Class: Basics
Get the basics of glass beadmaking in this fun, short course.