Friday, 02 Aug 2019
Teacher Appreciation Day
Free admission for all current school district employees.
Reiman Gardens After Hours
Kick back and relax at Reiman Gardens After Hours! Enjoy a catered buffet dinner, live music, good company, and a special opportunity to see Reiman Gardens at dusk.
Saturday, 03 Aug 2019
Indigo Dyeing
Explore the plant and science magic of dyeing with indigo! Indigo is a plant-based dye that's used to create beautiful blue colors.
Sunday, 04 Aug 2019
Bag Toss Garden Art Panel Workshop
Work with local artists Pam Dennis and Ryk Weiss to build a beautiful garden art panel that doubles as a game board for outdoor bean bag toss games!
Monday, 05 Aug 2019
Junior Master Gardener Program with 4-H
New this year, join 4-H staff at Reiman Gardens for hands-on lessons created through this international youth gardening program.
Tuesday, 06 Aug 2019
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Home Gardening Series: Weaving (& Overwintering) Tropical Plants in a Midwest Yard
Hear from horticulturist Ed Moran how to incorporate tropical plantings into your summer garden, and what to do with them when it gets cold.
Youth Summer Camp #3: Outdoor Play
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun with educational activities focused on playing outdoors!
Thursday, 08 Aug 2019
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft. Best for children up to eight accompanied by an adult.
Nature at Noon
"The Reiman Gardens Intern Experience." Learn about what our summer interns have been up to -- education, events, retail, indoor and outdoor horticulture, entomology and more.
Friday, 09 Aug 2019
Back-to-School Water Day
A special kid-focused event about things water! Join us for boatloads of water games, science activities, music, garden exploration, and more.
Saturday, 10 Aug 2019
Forestry and Families
Education about the environment is very important, but we're here to take it one step further! Reiman Gardens' staff will be leading an outdoor program seasonally for wildlife education.
Sunday, 11 Aug 2019
What's on Your Plate? Eating Bugs!
Learn about insects eaten around the world, the reasons why, and even participate in a TASTING! Ever wondered where your food comes from?
Monday, 12 Aug 2019
Junior Master Gardener Program with 4-H
New this year, join 4-H staff at Reiman Gardens for hands-on lessons created through this international youth gardening program.
Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Botanicals & Booze: Embroidery & Stitching
Bring your own booze and join us for a hands-on workshop to create your botanical embroidery for tea towels or other materials.
Thursday, 15 Aug 2019
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft.
Plant Walk: Edible and Medicinal Landscaping
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 walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.
Sunday, 18 Aug 2019
What's on Your Plate? Food & the Waste Stream
Garbage vs. compost: how much food is thrown away even before we see it at the store? Ever wondered where your food comes from?
Monday, 19 Aug 2019
Great Plants for Iowa: Annuals - Beyond the Basics
With so many wonderful annuals available to gardeners, we had to split this class into two!
Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019
Intermediate Watercolor
6-week program beginning Tuesday, August 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Expand on basic watercolor techniques with Creative Department artist Yvonne Brune, in this 6-week intermediate class.
Floral Design: Twister - Tropical Compositions
Intertwine tropical flora into a unique botanic configuration that qualifies as a work of art.
Wednesday, 21 Aug 2019
Behind the Scenes: DeeAnn Drew Shade Garden
Walk through Reiman Gardens' newest named garden space with Director Ed Lyon.
Sunday, 25 Aug 2019
What's on Your Plate? How Do We Feed the Planet?
We have enough food to feed the world, but almost one-third of our people go hungry - HOW CAN WE HELP? Ever wondered where your food comes from?
Monday, 26 Aug 2019
Great Plants for Iowa: Small Trees
Go beyond the crabapple! Learn more about the many small, colorful, often blooming trees perfectly suited for the residential landscape in Iowa.