Saturday, 04 May 2019
Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Show
Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries, watch carving demonstrations and participate in a hands-on lesson in whittling.
Monday, 06 May 2019
Workshop: Photo Recipes
A 4-week course led by professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg. The special photography class covers a collection of "how to" recipes. Participants should bring a DSLR camera and sturdy tripod. Beginner Photography or instructor permission is a prerequisite for this class. Preregistration with prepayment is required by May 5.
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Home Gardening Series: Stretching and Strengthening for Gardeners
After winter it's easy to spring right into action outside, but it's important to take care and stretch before crouching, bending, and pulling weeds.
Photographing Your Children
4-week course on Tuesdays beginning May 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Capturing the personality of your child or grandchild in a photo is challenging.
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
Beginner Photography
4-week course beginning Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg as he helps you go beyond the "Green" button, take control of your DSLR, and make better photographs.
Thursday, 09 May 2019
Nature at Noon series
"Designing Living Landscapes and Play Spaces for a Women's Prison," Julie Stevens, assistant professor in landscape architecture. Learn about the projects she and her students have created for the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women, from outdoor classrooms to an arbor and a children's garden.
Saturday, 11 May 2019
Plant Sale Extravaganza
Reiman Gardens' members only sale on Friday, May 10, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opens to the public on Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Plant Sale Extravaganza will be held in Reiman Gardens' parking lot rain or shine.
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Behind the Scenes: Nature of the Game Exhibit
This year's outdoor exhibit is the result of a lengthy, collaborative process between Reiman Gardens and ISU College of Design faculty and students.
Thursday, 16 May 2019
Plant Walk: Butterfly Host and Nectar 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 walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.
Friday, 17 May 2019
Free Admission Today During National Public Gardens Week
We will celebrate National Public Gardens' Week with a FREE ADMISSION day on Friday, May 17.
Meet-A-Scientist
Current science gets up close and personal at this informal drop-in program. Meet local scientists who will share their research and knowledge with you through fun hands-on activities, games, and conversation. This event features professionals who are Reiman Gardens Science Communication Fellows. No registration required. Free for everyone today in celebration of National Public Gardens Week!
Saturday, 18 May 2019
American Peony Society National Convention
Visitors are invited to view the peony flowers on display as well as attend educational sessions based on the 2019 theme "Back to Our Roots."
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Floral Design: May Baskets
Gather lovely florals in a festive spring basket with some extra goodies to give away or keep for yourself! Preregistration with prepayment is required one week in advance.
Saturday, 25 May 2019
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. In honor of their service all active duty military and veterans are admitted free of charge over Memorial Day Weekend.
Friday, 31 May 2019
Homeschool Day: Insects
Reiman Gardens' collection of insects includes hundreds of species of moths, butterflies, and more.