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What is featured?

Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Discovery Station

Jul 16, 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: Matching using LEGO® Brics: Color in Garden Design

Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

Garden Art Fair

Jul 17, 2016

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

reduced admission: $7 (seniors $6.50, youth 4-17 years $3), members free

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

More than 50 new and returning artists will share their garden- and nature-inspired art.

Walk-In Argentine Tango

Jul 17, 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.

Crafty Cocktail Night: Gluing Stuff to Balloons!

Jul 17, 2016

6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Visit the Gardens after hours for Crafty Cocktails, and create a different recycled or re-purposed craft to celebrate environmental stewardship, while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!

Monday, 18 Jul 2016

Medicinal Herbs

Jul 18, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Right outside your back door is nature's pharmacy! Learn from herbalist, Gayle Curtis, about the curative qualities of plants you might see there - medicine the way Great Grandma used to make it.

Tuesday, 19 Jul 2016

Kids' Story Time

Jul 19, 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.

Floral Design Series Workshop

Jul 19, 2016

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

Fee payment deadline: Summer 2016

Jul 20, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Fee payment deadline for summer semester. Final payment due on AccessPlus.

Behind the Scenes

Jul 20, 2016

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"Trials: Annuals, Perennials, and Roses," Reiman Gardens is a renowned national testing site for annuals, perennials and roses. But what does that mean? And how does it work? Hear from our Trial Gardens leader about the Gardens' contributions to the development of new and exciting cultivars.

Glass Bead Jewelry Class: Dots

Jul 20, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $34, Public $44 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Take your skills further and create beautiful earrings and a pendant with your own handmade beads.

Walk-In Craft: Harry Potter Wands

Jul 20, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create your own instrument to channel your magical powers!

Thursday, 21 Jul 2016

Graduate College students: electronic thesis

Jul 21, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: last day to upload electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Demo Night

Jul 21, 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

Caroline Freese will show you techniques and tricks that will take your painted bisque from basic to looking like a pro. Questions on how-to's are welcome!

Growing with Grown-Ups: Floral Arranging

Jul 21, 2016

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

This month Horticulturist, Jessie Liebenguth, will be joined by State Fair Master Flower Show judge and floral design instructor, Sandy Gossman, for a short course in floral arranging!

Saturday, 23 Jul 2016

Toying with Technology for Kids

Jul 23, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Kids, keep your parents outside while you join Iowa State University students in the Toying with Technology class for an activity exploring engineering!

Micro Mosaic Scale Model Workshop

Jul 23, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Put your dexterity to work as you turn paint swatches, printed patterns, and little pictures into a colorful micro mosaic scene with miniaturist Pam Messer.

Sunday, 24 Jul 2016

Youth Floral Arranging

Jul 24, 2016

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Kids, learn the basics of floral arranging from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood.

Walk-In Argentine Tango

Jul 24, 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, 25 Jul 2016

Colorful Dyes from Plants

Jul 25, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

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

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.