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.
Tuesday, 04 Aug 2015
Kids' Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Intermediate Photography Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4, August 6, August 11, & August 13, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class. Emphasis will be on improving familiarity with manual control of aperture, shutter, lighting and flash.
Wednesday, 05 Aug 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, 06 Aug 2015
Summer Camp 3- Earth, Water & Wildlife
Theme: "Earth, Water, and Wildlife" 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!
Intermediate Photography Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4, August 6, August 11, & August 13, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class. Emphasis will be on improving familiarity with manual control of aperture, shutter, lighting and flash.
Friday, 07 Aug 2015
Reiman Gardens After Hours
The Bill Martin Group will return for our August 7th After Hours Barbeque. ISU Catering will provide a Midwest BBQ.
Saturday, 08 Aug 2015
Family Program: Fairy Garden Workshop
Create your very own miniature garden for gnomes, fairies, or other nature sprites, using miniature plants, mosses and stones.
Monday, 10 Aug 2015
Perfume Blending Bar
Come and make your own fragrance at the Blending Bar with natural perfumer Amanda Feeley.
Tuesday, 11 Aug 2015
Intermediate Photography Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4, August 6, August 11, & August 13, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class. Emphasis will be on improving familiarity with manual control of aperture, shutter, lighting and flash.
Wednesday, 12 Aug 2015
Sculpture in the Gardens
Create your own hand-built sculpture with air-dry clay, and then use watercolor paint to bring it to life.
Youth Program: Plant Heroes
Become a hero in the fight against the bad guys that threaten plants! Learn to identify common plant problems while you practice scouting and photographing "good" and "bad" insects.
Sculpture in the Gardens
Create your own hand-built sculpture with air-dry clay, and then use watercolor paint to bring it to life.
Thursday, 13 Aug 2015
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Reiman Gardens' Intern Experience" presented by the Reiman Gardens' 2015 summer interns
Intermediate Photography Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4, August 6, August 11, & August 13, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class. Emphasis will be on improving familiarity with manual control of aperture, shutter, lighting and flash.
Saturday, 15 Aug 2015
Tiny Treehouse Workshop
Build your own tiny woodland treehouse, with a basic stilt base and complete with a secret entrance and stained glass window!
Family Activity: Discovery Stations
Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
Monday, 17 Aug 2015
Drying & Cooking with Herbs
Learn to master the herb and spice basics, as herbalist Lynn Parkey discusses growing, drying, and using herbs to enhance your cooking.
Tuesday, 18 Aug 2015
Kids' Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Workshop: Floral Design
Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Wednesday, 19 Aug 2015
Behind the Scenes Tour
Topic: "Outdoor Butterfly Walk" Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 27 Aug 2015
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.