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What is featured?

Thursday, 28 Jul 2016

Plant Pals

Jul 28, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Topic: "Weed & Water" Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.

Retirement reception: Tom Loynachan

Jul 28, 2016

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Agronomy Department Meetings, receptions

Professor of agronomy Tom Loynachan is retiring. A presentation will begin at 3:15 p.m.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Harry Potter

Jul 28, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 studio fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 studio fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to paint pottery.

Friday, 29 Jul 2016

Botanical Zendoodle Workshop for Kids

Jul 29, 2016

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

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

Jul 30, 2016

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave.

free

Live Green Live Green

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

Jul 30, 2016

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

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

Jul 30, 2016

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

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

Jul 30, 2016

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us to celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday.

Field Day: "Hort Day" 30th Anniversary

Jul 30, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Horticulture Research Station, 55519 170th St., east of Gilbert

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions Special events

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.

Sunday, 31 Jul 2016

Rummage RAMPage

Jul 31, 2016

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave.

free

Live Green Live Green

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.

Walk-In Argentine Tango

Jul 31, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 01 Aug 2016

Fee payment deadline: Fall 2016

Aug 01, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University bills with Fall 2016 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus.

Rummage RAMPage

Aug 01, 2016

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave.

free

Live Green Live Green

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.

The Dirt on Gert

Aug 01, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join Reiman Gardens' Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth for a special presentation about the work of Gertrude Jekyll, a significant late 19th century horticulturist whose Arts & Crafts approach to garden design has made a lasting impression on gardeners the world over.

Tuesday, 02 Aug 2016

Kids' Story Time

Aug 02, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.

Rummage RAMPage

Aug 02, 2016

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave.

free

Live Green Live Green

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.

Wednesday, 03 Aug 2016

Retirement reception: Richard VanDePol

Aug 03, 2016

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ag Engineering/Agronomy Farm, 1308 U Ave., Boone

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

VanDePol is manager of ISU's agricultural engineering/agronomy research farm. Lunch will be served and the program will begin at 1 p.m.

Youth Summer Camp #3: Earth, Water, and Wildlife

Aug 03, 2016

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun indoors and out with educational activities focused on the connections between water, animals, and ecosystems!

Pastel Painting

Aug 03, 2016

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week course on Wednesdays August 3, August 10, August 17, and August 24 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Expressive lines or smoothly blended techniques offer a wide range of ways to paint with the versatile medium of pastels.

Thursday, 04 Aug 2016

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Aug 04, 2016

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.