Thursday, 09 Jun 2016
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers. Topic: Chromophilia: A Personal & Professional Relationship with Color
Open house: ISU Economic Development Core Facility
Construction on the university's new center for economic development activities wraps up this month.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Father's Day Gifts
No ugly ties this year!
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Friday, 10 Jun 2016
8th annual Open house: ISU Dairy Farm
Enjoy tours on the half hour (6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.), dairy product samples, and demonstrations of current technologies and best practices in animal care and environmental stewardship.
Retirement reception: Steve Petersen
Steve Petersen has served 10 years as an IT specialist for Iowa Public Radio. A short recognition program will begin at 3 p.m.
Saturday, 11 Jun 2016
Intro to Natural Perfume Blending
Join professional natural perfumer Amanda Feeley for an in-depth introduction to natural perfume blending, from the history of perfuming to the different accords of a full scent and how to smell them.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts and Tablecloths
Join artist Natalie Buskohl for a messy, fun, colorful family workshop working with tie-dye!
Sunday, 12 Jun 2016
Walk-In Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 13 Jun 2016
Backyard Gourmet
Join herbalist Lynn Parkey for a hands-on class exploring the pestilent plants that many of us disregard, like stinging nettles, cleavers, dandelions, and chickweed.
Lidded Box Class
Make a special box with finger joints out of hardwood to store your treasures.
Tuesday, 14 Jun 2016
Printmaking Class
Discover traditional relief methods in this introduction to linocut printing.
Wednesday, 15 Jun 2016
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Walk-In Belly Dance
Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, 16 Jun 2016
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Summer Drinkware
Whether your drink or choice is a refreshing glass of lemonade or a slushy margarita, personalize a vessel for your next patio gathering.
Growing with Grown-Ups: Plant Heroes!
Kids, bring an adult with you to Reiman Gardens each month and learn a wide variety of gardening and growing techniques from Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth.