Sunday, 04 Oct 2015
Botanical and Entomological Drawing Class
6 week course on Sundays - October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 and 8. Artist Chelsea Jackson will teach students how to accurately draw plants and insects.
Tuesday, 06 Oct 2015
Light Painting Photography Class
4 week course on Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27. Emphasis will be on proper technique, the right tools and learning how to identify and capture the best subjects.
Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015
Class: Stress-Free Colored Water Pencil Drawing
4 week course on Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28. Designed for absolute beginners, this class will introduce you to the versatile medium of colored water pencils.
Macro Photography 1 Class
4 week course on Wednesdays October 7, 14, 21, and 28. This workshop will cover the basics of macro photography.
Thursday, 08 Oct 2015
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"A Trip Around the World." Please join us for winter storytelling with related crafts and activities.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Intentional Prairie: Bringing Indigenous Plants Back to their Native Ecosystem," Barbara Haas, associate professor of English, and Cathleen Bascom, MFA student in creative writing and environment.
Saturday, 10 Oct 2015
Bonsai Show
The private bonsai collections of Iowa Bonsai Association members will be on display at Reiman Gardens for the Annual Fall Bonsai Show. There will be presentations and informal demonstrations each day.
Sunday, 11 Oct 2015
Bonsai Show
The private bonsai collections of Iowa Bonsai Association members will be on display at Reiman Gardens for the Annual Fall Bonsai Show. There will be presentations and informal demonstrations each day.
Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015
Sculpture in the Gardens
Elementary techniques for youth (11 a.m.-noon) and more advanced techniques for adults (1-2 p.m.). Join us for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants and insects as inspiration.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Acknowledging Your Roots: The Idiosyncrasies of the Midwest." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a 6-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Thursday, 15 Oct 2015
Perfume: Intro to Natural Blending
Join natural perfumer Amanda Feeley for an in-depth introduction to natural perfume blending, from the history of perfuming to the different accords of a full scent and how to smell them.
Tuesday, 20 Oct 2015
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Halloween Arrangements." Decorate for an autumn celebration or a ghoulish gathering with a classic arrangement in the bewitching colors of orange and black. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Wednesday, 21 Oct 2015
Behind the Scenes
"Reiman Gardens' New Site Plan." Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Overcoming Obstacles: Soils and Culture." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a six-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Thursday, 22 Oct 2015
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Countdown to Halloween." If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club. Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March.
Saturday, 24 Oct 2015
Spirits in the Gardens
Reiman Gardens' merry (not scary) annual Halloween celebration. Dress in your finest ghoulish garb and enjoy the family-friendly festivities.
Sunday, 25 Oct 2015
Spirits in the Gardens
Reiman Gardens' merry (not scary) annual Halloween celebration. Dress in your finest ghoulish garb and enjoy the family-friendly festivities.
Wednesday, 28 Oct 2015
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Overcoming Obstacles: Low Impact Gardening, Sustainability and Garden Scourges." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a six-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Thursday, 29 Oct 2015
Celebrated Speaker Series: Christina Salwitz
"Decorating with Fine Foliage: Confessions of a Foliage-a-Holic," Christina Salwitz, horticultural guidance counselor and photojournalist in the Fairwood neighborhood of Renton, Washington.