Saturday, 02 Apr 2016
Dish Garden Workshop
Create an out-of-this-world succulent dish garden to give as a gift or to keep for your own home.
Conscious Smelling
In this class we will sit, contemplate what we are smelling, and describe it in detail.
Bouquets & Boutonnieres
Learn from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood how to create stylish floral accents for weddings, dances, and other formal events.
Monday, 04 Apr 2016
Underwater Creature Hand Built Sculptures
Sketch from aquatic life on site in Lake Helen and be inspired to create a 3-D sculpture from your drawings.
Beginner Photography Class
4 week program on Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg for a four-part class covering the basics of photography
Tuesday, 05 Apr 2016
Macro Photography 2 Abstraction Class
4 week program on Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Take your close-up photography to the next level by incorporating abstract, fine art compositions into your shots.
Movement Milestones: Expression for Ages 6-10
A 4 week program Tuesdays: April 5, 12, 19 and 26. Join Camilla Kottman, Board-Certified Movement Therapist, for a four week course exploring movement and development for elementary-aged youth.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016
Youth Watercolor
4 week program on Wednesdays April 6, 13, 20, and 27 - Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques.
Animal Photography Class
4 week program on Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn to take quality images of your pets, local wildlife, and zoo animals.
Reflective Nature Meditation
4 week program on Wednesdays April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn to get the most out of your nature experience with Camilla Kottman, expressive therapies instructor.
Saturday, 09 Apr 2016
Day of Insects
Our annual Day of Insects brings together professionals, academics, advocates and enthusiasts of all levels from across the country to explore and celebrate entomology.
Sunday, 10 Apr 2016
Natural Mask-Making Workshop
Make your own mask made from natural materials.
Monday, 11 Apr 2016
Lotus & Water Lily Propagation Workshop
Dig in and learn hands-on how to divide and pot up these beautiful plants so that you have more to fill your water garden or share with friends.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2016
Brown Bag Lecture
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: Iowa State University Student Fashion Designs Made from Reiman Gardens' Refuse
Vegetable Gardening Best Practices
Get a head start on your own summer vegetable garden, with a discussion on best practices by Reiman Gardens' own expert vegetable gardener, Horticulturist Sharon Rink.
Saturday, 16 Apr 2016
Gardening Basics
This session covers the basics every homeowner should know to ensure success before even starting, with information based on a chapter in Reiman Gardens' Director, Ed Lyon's book Growing the Midwest Garden.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2016
Floral Design Series Workshop
Topic: "Off-White Crescents" - Give a nod to those emerging bulbs with springtime crescents that can welcome the change in season!
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2016
Behind the Scenes
Topic: "Production Greenhouses" - After a long Iowa winter, see these back-of-the-house spaces come alive with seedlings and activity, and get inspired for your spring gardens.
Thursday, 21 Apr 2016
Growing with Grown-Ups Series: Trees
Kids, bring an adult with you to Reiman Gardens each month and learn a wide variety of gardening and growing techniques.
Saturday, 23 Apr 2016
Butterfly Survey Network Training
Take an active role in conservation as a citizen scientist through the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network (IBSN), with this free training from our entomology staff.
Discovery Stations
Reiman Gardens' discovery stations add a fun, informal activity in the gardens, and are family oriented and designed so both youth and adults can participate.
Engineering with LEGO MINDSTORMS
Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., or 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. NO program during lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Kids, keep your parents outside while you join Iowa State University students in the Toying with Technology class for an activity at Reiman Gardens exploring engineering!
Sunday, 24 Apr 2016
Discovery Stations
Reiman Gardens' discovery stations add a fun, informal activity in the gardens, and are family oriented and designed so both youth and adults can participate.