Sunday, 10 May 2015
Mother's Day
In honor of Mother's Day, all moms are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens.
Plant Sale Extravaganza
The Plant Sale Extravaganza will be held in Reiman Gardens' parking lot rain or shine. As a member perk, Reiman Gardens' members can purchase plants before the public on Friday, May 8th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The sale will open to the public on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Kids' Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Macro 1 Photography Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays beginning May 5, May 12, May 19, and May 26 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of macro photography including equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject and tips and tricks.
Perfume Blending Intensive Workshop
This is a 6 week course on Tuesdays April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, and May 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those who complete this 6-week intensive workshop will come away with their own uniquely developed fragrance, 1 kit of 10 essences, and a Certificate of Perfume Blending from Amanda Feeley, natural perfumer and owner of Esscentual Alchemy.
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
Unified Butterfly Recorder App Tutorial
The Unified Butterfly Recorder (UBR) is a handheld device app that allows butterfly researchers & enthusiasts to efficiently record butterfly sighting data. Join the entomology staff to learn more about the app, which automatically collects weather, location, & timestamps of sightings by selecting a butterfly from an editable list of species.
Photographic Exposure Class
This is a 4 week course on Wednesdays beginning May 6, May 13, May 20, and May 27 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, to understand just what exposure is and how adjusting it will alter your photographs, for a variety of desired effects. Learn to master manual control of the lightness and the darkness of an image, even when your camera suggests something different.
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Brown Bag Lecture
"Innovative Inspirations from American Gardens," Ed Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens.
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Floral and Butterfly Watercolor Workshop
This is a 4 week course on Saturdays May 2, May, 9, May 16, & May 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Have fun painting watercolor in a comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere with artist & instructor Yvonne Brune.
Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Dyeing) Workshop
This is a 3 week course on Saturdays beginning May 16, May 23, and June 6 - NO CLASS ON MAY 30 - from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Explore this traditional Ukrainian and Polish craft with artist Megan Henson. With a method similar to batik, you will draw patterns on real eggs with wax, protecting the covered areas from the dye that is applied.