Friday, 01 Jun 2018
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. A crowd favorite The Bill Martin Group will return to perform playing a mix of jazz plus so much more.
Monday, 04 Jun 2018
Photography: The Art of Seeing
4-week course beginning Monday, June 4, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The goal of this class is to help you explore your photographic potential. Photography is an exercise in the art of observation.
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2018
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Photographic Exposure
4-week course beginning Tuesday, June 5, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, to understand just what exposure is and the impact it has on your photographs.
Wednesday, 06 Jun 2018
Youth Summer Camp #1: How Plants Move!
Join us for an afternoon of fun and educational activities focused on the science of plants, investigating seed dispersal to specialized parts to phenomena like phototropism.
Black & White Digital Photography
4-week course beginning Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This course builds on the technical foundations of digital photography, expanding on your ability to see form, shape and texture as a photographer.
Thursday, 07 Jun 2018
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every other week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft. Best for children up to eight accompanied by an adult.
Friday, 08 Jun 2018
Water Day
A special kid-focused event about all things water! Play with water at the Spitting Frogs in the Children's Garden, slither down a giant slip-and-slide, explore special activities on water pollution and conservation, groove to fun songs, and create mini-projects throughout the Gardens.
Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Wednesday, 13 Jun 2018
Homeschool Day: Insects
Reiman Gardens is excited to invite home-schooled students and parents for a day of guided experiences and learning stations that explore concepts around an educational theme. Take advantage of this exploration of real-world science throughout the Gardens!
Thursday, 14 Jun 2018
Plant Walk: Host Plants
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth in-depth walk through the gardens to learn about the favorite host plants for a variety of butterflies.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon - Surrounded by Poetry
Expand your awareness of the poetic nature of the world around you with award-winning poet and author, Dennis Maulsby. Bring your lunch to the Gardens each month and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Movement. Regional professionals and lecturers present on a wide range of topics.
SCI Talk: Pollinator Health
Join ISU ecologist David Stein as he presents new research about the health of pollinators in Iowa.
Friday, 15 Jun 2018
ISU Employee Day
Current Iowa State University employees can enjoy FREE ADMISSION from noon to 6 p.m. Must show ISU ID card to gain free admission.
Closing Art Reception: Michele Baggenstoss
Meet Des Moines artist Michele Baggenstoss as we celebrate the last week of her Garden Room Gallery exhibit at Reiman Gardens. Join her for an informal reception with light refreshments, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase an original painting.
Sunday, 17 Jun 2018
Father's Day
In honor of Father's Day, all dads are admitted free of charge.
Tuesday, 19 Jun 2018
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Floral Design: Bold Vertical Arrangements
Use a single container to group materials in a parallel manner for a bold line of tall flowers. Registration with pre-payment is required one week in advance.
Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018
Behind the Scenes: Wind, Waves, & Light Exhibit
Join education staff for an in-depth look at George Sherwood's kinetic sculptures in this year's moving display of Wind, Waves, & Light. This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join different staff members each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 21 Jun 2018
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every other week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft. Best for children up to eight accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.
Saturday, 23 Jun 2018
Pollinator Fest
Visit Reiman Gardens and celebrate National Pollinator Week. There will be many collaborators present to make sure this day is educational and plenty of fun!
Monday, 25 Jun 2018
Seize the Sway: Ornamental Grasses
Versatile and tough, ornamental grasses provide year-round interest to garden designs in an enormous range of sizes, shapes, and textures.
Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Thursday, 28 Jun 2018
Plant Walk: Pollen Plants
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join our Plant Collections Curator on an in-depth walk through the gardens to learn about the favorite food plants for a variety of butterflies.
Youth Summer Camp #2: International Mud Day!
Join us for a full afternoon fun and educational activities celebrating International Mud Day!