Sunday, 01 Mar 2020
Needle-Felted Wool Painting: Succulents
Have you tried needle felting? Do you love plants? This program is for you!
Home Gardening Series: Starting Seeds
March is the perfect time to start many seeds indoors for early spring planting.
Thursday, 05 Mar 2020
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Spring Pruning Workshop
Join Reiman Gardens Horticulture Staff for a hands-on workshop about early spring pruning. Learn what, when, where, how, and why to prune, and practice these skills in the Gardens.
Friday, 06 Mar 2020
Homeschool Day: Insects
Reiman Gardens' collection of insects includes hundreds of species - and not just butterflies! Investigate life cycle stages, examine insect body parts, interact with live specimens, and learn about the role insects play in the lives of humans.
Saturday, 07 Mar 2020
Serendipity Dyeing: Making Magic with Flowers, Leaves, and Berries
Join expert Maggie Howe of Prairieland Herbs to explore a dye experience like no other. Create a one-of-a-kind silk scarf as well as beautiful cotton fabric using a huge variety of easy-to-obtain dyestuffs: fresh garden flowers, herbs, leaves, and a variety of everyday items, such as copper pennies, spent teabags, berries, kitchen spices, and much more.
Thursday, 12 Mar 2020
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Nature at Noon: Botanical Art and Illustration
Ever wondered about the difference between "floral" and "botanical" art? Or botanical "art" versus botanical "illustration?" Kelsey Wilson, local artist from Nevada, will be leading a discussion on the key differences of these art forms and highlighting some contemporary masters.
Crafty Cocktail Night: String Art
Join Reiman Gardens' staff at the Gardens after hours for crafting and sipping adult beverages! Make a small original artwork with string, nails, and wood.
Friday, 13 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Reiman Gardens After Hours
This event has been canceled. Enjoy a St. Patrick's evening at Reiman Gardens with live music by Blue Moon Players performing Irish music. Come for a catered dinner and to hear the band and enjoy and evening in the Gardens.
Saturday, 14 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Family Nature Hour: Starting Seeds and Propagating Plants
It may be too cold to plant a garden outdoors, but we start inside by planting seeds. Kick off Spring Break by making new plants!
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Floral Design: Sticks and Stones: Ikebana Inspired Designs
Bring out the inner qualities of formerly live materials as you give them new life within a creative, contemporary arrangement.
Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Behind the Scenes: Production Greenhouses
Go on this exclusive tour for the workhorses of the Gardens - our production greenhouses. This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join different staff members each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 19 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Masters of Mimicry Spring Break Program
What is camouflage and mimicry, and how do plants and animals use them in the wild?
Saturday, 21 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Mid Iowa Woodcarvers Show
The Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers return for their one-day show! Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries, watch carving demonstrations and participate in a hands-on lesson in whittling.
Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
CANCELED: Crafty Cocktail Night: Kokedama
Join Reiman Gardens' staff at the Gardens after hours for crafting and sipping adult beverages! Kokedama are interesting, artistic, and totally not hard to make. Make one - or more! - to take home.
Saturday, 28 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Day of Insects
Celebrate the annual Day of Insects at Reiman Gardens. Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts.
CANCELED: Potting Party: Airplant Aesthetics
New this season! Join Indoor Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth for this exclusive hour of making of trendy, modern, and Insta-worthy plant projects.