Thursday, 06 Jun 2019
Cybersecurity Camp
Learn from one of the leading cybersecurity experts as we explore why cybersecurity is so important. For girls entering grades 8-10. Registration required.
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.
Youth Summer Camp #1: Play with Plants!
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.
Friday, 07 Jun 2019
Retirement reception: Pam Oakland
Pam Oakland, secretary in utilities services, facilities planning and management, is retiring June 7.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Message Mugs
Mugs Add a covert message at the bottom of a cup! Put it inside to discover when your coffee is gone, or outside to share with an office mate. Add your personal message from a sweet "I love you" to a clever note that "This may contain poison."
Saturday, 08 Jun 2019
CANCELLED: Rose Fest
The Rose Fest has been canceled because there aren't enough rose blooms yet to run the competition.
Flower Pounding
Ready for a crazy fun, creative class? Join expert Maggie Howe to snip botanicals and pound them onto fabric to make a customized canvas tote and scarf or handkerchief.
Monday, 10 Jun 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.
Crochet Class
Learn basic stitches, including chain and double crochet, to make a chunky grey beanie perfect for long Iowa winters. Incorporate a "grit stitch" that makes a fun diagonal pattern so you will stay warm, but look cool. Leave class knowing how to read crochet patterns and with a new addiction to the yarn aisle.
Tuesday, 11 Jun 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.
Research workshop: FY19 IRB Regulations - 2018 Common Rule
Revised regulations governing the protection of human research subjects and IRB review (i.e., The Common Rule) went into effect Jan. 21, 2019. Learn about updates to the 2018 Common Rule related to IRB regulations.
21+ Paint Your Own Pottery: Game of Thrones
Super-fans can replicate a sigil, write out a favorite quote, or perhaps make a Starbucks cup
Wednesday, 12 Jun 2019
Art Walk: Picture Yourself with Art
Selfie Day! Iowa State University's Art on Campus Collection is a wonderful treasure. Let's take a day to celebrate our campus art by touring some of the most photogenic examples and say 'cheese'.
Stone Setting Class
Have you ever wanted to make a pendant out of that beautiful found object or polished stone? Learn to plan your design, measure and prep prongs, solder with precision, and set your stone. This is a great soldering class for all skill levels. Bring a treasure or cabochon no larger than 1.5" long and ¼" thick to class with you.
Happy Outdoor Painting Workshop
Create the kind of world you want to see in this oil painting class ala Bob Ross. Follow the lead of Levi Chytki using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique, and paint on an 11" x 17" canvas with basic tools - a couple brushes and a palette knife. Share paint with your neighbors as you create your version of Levi's painting while he works alongside you.
Thursday, 13 Jun 2019
Nature at Noon - Games in Ames
Why do we play games? How do games connect people?
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.
Pub Chair
Make a tall pub chair, perfect for a counter or cocktail table. The shaped seat, angled back, and foot rails make this seating option comfortable and look great. Make one in class from select pine and leave with the plans and know-how to make more on your own.
Ukulele Lessons
Learn the basics needed to make music on the ever-popular ukulele. It's like a guitar, only a whole lot easier! You will learn to tune your instrument and make basic chords plus how to accompany yourself or others using basic chord charts and song sheets, all in a fun and inclusive setting. BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele)
Ukulele Lessons
Learn the basics needed to make music on the ever-popular ukulele. It's like a guitar, only a whole lot easier! You will learn to tune your instrument and make basic chords plus how to accompany yourself or others using basic chord charts and song sheets, all in a fun and inclusive setting. BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele)