Monday, 02 Jan 2012
Comedian: Nick Offerman aka Ron Swanson
Nick Offerman is best known for his role as Ron Swanson on NBC's hit show Parks and Recreation. His acting credits include The Men Who Stare at Goats, Sin City, and Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. Offerman is also an accomplished wood craftsman, owning a side business where he creates everything from furniture and canoes to personalized mustache combs.
Thursday, 05 Jan 2012
Caterpillar Club
"Hide and Seek" - Learn about animal camouflage and the fun of joining a group
Sunday, 08 Jan 2012
SUB Music: Doomtree
Wings and teeth. No two symbols could've been better chosen to represent Minneapolis rap stalwarts Doomtree. The endlessly innovative crew/label has defied categorization from the start, leaving behind convention for what's best described as aggressive transcendence.
Thursday, 12 Jan 2012
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.
Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Caterpillar Club
"Parade of Snow" - Celebrate snow and make a dancing dragon puppet for Chinese New Year
Friday, 20 Jan 2012
ISU Retirees Social and Program
Social at 2:30; program at 3:00 - "Economics & Collegiate Athletics: An Oxymoron or an Awoken Sleeping Giant?" by Ronald Dieter, professor in Economics at ISU. All ISU retirees welcome.
Thursday, 26 Jan 2012
Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a certificate of floral design from Reiman Gardens.
Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a certificate of floral design from Reiman Gardens.
Saturday, 28 Jan 2012
Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University High School Science Bowl
Forty Iowa high school teams will compete in this regional event. The winning team receives a paid trip to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., in May.
Design Charrette: Habitat for Humanity Sustainable Home Student Competition
Design Across Boundaries will host this design charrette to generate ideas for the Habitat for Humanity "Sustainable Home" student competition sponsored by H4H and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. Lunch will be provided! Students from all disciplines are invited to participate, and you can continue working on your designs throughout the semester if interested.