Friday, 02 Sep 2016
Halloween Decoration Workshop: Ghoulish Gourds
Create your own one-of-a-kind hand-painted ghoulish gourd, with guidance from Kathy Houck, artist and member of the Iowa Gourd Society.
Tuesday, 06 Sep 2016
Parent/Child Nature Meditation
A four-week program on Tuesdays September 6, September 13, September 20, and September 27 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Geared specifically to help deepen the parent/child relationship, learn how to turn your nature experience into a reflective meditation that you can practice at home or in other locations.
Wednesday, 07 Sep 2016
Reflective Nature Meditation
A four-week program on Wednesdays September 7, September 14, September 21, and September 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Nature is restorative. Learn to get the most out of your nature experience with Camilla Kottman, expressive therapies instructor.
Thursday, 08 Sep 2016
Plant Pals
We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program.
Friday, 09 Sep 2016
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day show will encourage the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners as part of a juried show with prizes awarded by central Iowa sponsors.
Open Art & Gathering in the Gardens
Artists, come together for an informal gathering with time to draw or paint on the grounds of Reiman Gardens!
Saturday, 10 Sep 2016
Building a Future City with LEGO Bricks
This fall 2016 we will house this STEAM workshop taught by faculty and students from Iowa State University's Department of Architecture. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the design process, collaboration and the built environment.
Nature Craft: Autumn Series
September 10, September 17, October 8, October 15, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exploring nature is an integral part these fun, creative crafts that anyone (especially kids!) can make in the Gardens.
Sunday, 11 Sep 2016
Monarch Tagging
Tag a monarch and track its movement!
Monday, 12 Sep 2016
Great Plants for Iowa
Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa.
Tuesday, 13 Sep 2016
Oil Painting Workshop: Warm Colors (Monet)
Learn the basics of painting wet-in-wet, from setup to materials, to paint selection and technique, with professional artist and instructor, Kaukab Barni Merchant.
Wednesday, 14 Sep 2016
Reiman Gardens Free Admission Day
It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge. The Gardens will still maintain its standard hours.
Thursday, 15 Sep 2016
Growing with Grown-Ups: Bulb Forcing
While most flowers are almost finished for the season, there is no reason you should be without blooms indoors year-round!
Friday, 16 Sep 2016
Reiman Gardens After Hours
Kick back and relax at Reiman Gardens' After Hours! This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting.
Saturday, 17 Sep 2016
Swirl-Painted Nature Workshop
Join Natalie Buskohl, artist and gardener, for a fun and informal (and a little bit messy) two-day painting activity to turn pieces of nature into colorful, swirling works of art!
Youth Workshop: When Pigs Fly
Join a team of Iowa State University Industrial Design professors and graduate students for a STEAM workshop great for learning design problem solving and methodology. Two sessions are scheduled: ages 4-8 (10 a.m-noon); ages 9-16 (noon-2 p.m.).
Willow Birds Workshop
Build a hanging willow bird to fly in your garden or hang on a porch.
Sunday, 18 Sep 2016
Incense-Making Workshop
Learn to create Kyphi, the sacred perfume of the Ancient Egyptians, with natural perfumer, Amanda Feeley.
(Colorless) Bird ID
Naturalist Rachael Siebens may not be able to see the color of birds, but she can teach you many different ways to identify them - from flight, height, and sight, to food, mood, and brood!
Monday, 19 Sep 2016
Great Plants for Iowa
Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa.
Tuesday, 20 Sep 2016
Stress-Free Colored Water Pencil Drawing
A three-day workshop designed for absolute beginners, this class will introduce you to the versatile medium of colored water pencils.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wednesday, 21 Sep 2016
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Planning & Designing Wedding Flowers
Join award-winning florist Marical Greenwood for a 3-week course in creating DIY special event arrangements.
Monday, 26 Sep 2016
Great Plants for Iowa Series
Topic: "Shade Trees". Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa.
Wednesday, 28 Sep 2016
Faded Glory: The Autumn Garden
Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon will demonstrate plant materials that not only define and create a spectacular fall garden, but will extend winter interest as well.