Saturday, 02 Jul 2016
Discovery Station
Project: Nature Connects Blueprints.
Sunday, 03 Jul 2016
Independence Day Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day with live music from 7-9 p.m., followed by the Ames fireworks display at dusk. Visitors may bring folding chairs and coolers with food and drinks, but must keep all fireworks and sparklers outside the fence. Free admission after 6 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
Tuesday, 05 Jul 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Indoor Portrait Photography: Emphasis on Flash
A four week program on Tuesdays July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Want to improve your indoor portrait photography and get great shots of family events or pets?
Nature Journaling
A four week program on Tuesdays July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2016
After Hours Photography
A four week program on Wednesdays July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Kick around with professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg after closing time to capture some of the best shots of Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 07 Jul 2016
Youth Summer Camp #2: Green in the Garden!
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun and educational activities focused on all things green!
Sunday, 10 Jul 2016
Basic Tree ID
Join naturalist Rachael Siebens for an interactive basic tree identification tour at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 14 Jul 2016
Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Growing up with Vertical Gardening"
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Topic: "Two X Two: An Architectural Installation."
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016
Discovery Station
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
More than 50 new and returning artists will share their garden- and nature-inspired art.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Gluing Stuff to Balloons!
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
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
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Floral Design Series Workshop
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
Behind the Scenes
"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.
Thursday, 21 Jul 2016
Growing with Grown-Ups: Floral Arranging
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
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
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
Kids, learn the basics of floral arranging from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood.
Monday, 25 Jul 2016
Colorful Dyes from Plants
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
Topic: "Weed & Water" Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Friday, 29 Jul 2016
Botanical Zendoodle Workshop for Kids
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
Garden Sculpture Screen - Workshop
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
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
Join us to celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday.