Thursday, 17 Jan 2019
Collecting for the Community - 10 Years of Living Green Event
Come drop off gently used clothing items, non-perishable foods, and unused toiletries to assist our peers and neighbors in need.
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Bookmobile: Ames Public Library
In partnership with the university library, the Ames Public Library's Bookmobile added a regular Iowa State stop to its weekly route. The Bookmobile will park in the turnaround between Parks Library and Morrill Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Items from the Ames Public Library (for all ages) can be checked out, returned or reserved in advance for pick up.
Research workshop: Bridging the Divide Brown Bag
Bring your lunch (and your questions) to find out how the Bridging the Divide seed funding grant program could help get your research or scholarly project off the ground.
Nature at Noon: The Magic of Plants
Hear from Director Ed Lyon as he presents a program on the magic of plants! Bring your lunch to the Gardens each month and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2019 theme, Toys & Games.
Retirement reception: Harry (Jack) Horner
Harry T. (Jack) Horner, University Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, retired from Iowa State last June 30 after 50-plus years on the Iowa State faculty. Due to circumstances, the department reception was delayed until now.
Walk-in Craft: Fired Ink Art
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Crafty Cocktail Night: Origami Insectarium
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.