Upcoming Events for Gardening & Insects

Thursday, November 10, 4:50 – 5:50 PM

Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special blacklight butterfly show. Learn the science behind the way many butterfly patterns fluoresce when exposed to UV light and view them in a new way as they clump together and begin roosting for the night.

Preregistration with prepayment is required by Tuesday, November 8.

Free for Butterfly Wing Docents, Volunteers
$14 Members, ISU Students
$21 General Public

This program has been cancelled.
Friday, October 21, 10:00 – 10:45 AM

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 a seasonal walking tour to see the wonderful range of plants with spectacular autumn color.

Preregistration with prepayment two days in advance is encouraged. Walk occurs rain or shine!

$5 Members, ISU Students
$17 General Public
FREE for RG Tour Docents

This program has been cancelled.
Thursday, September 22, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Is your dorm dreadful? Is your apartment appalling? Do you need some life in your small space? This class will focus on how to deal with common houseplant scares such as mealybugs, spider mites, root rot, and wilting.

Preregistration with prepayment is required by Tuesday, September 20.

$15 Members, ISU Students
$30 General Public

This program has been cancelled.
Thursday, September 15, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Is your dorm dreadful? Is your apartment appalling? Do you need some life in your small space? This class will focus on how to pot a propagated plant, how to pot a plant from the store, and how to re-pot a plant you already have. This class will also cover how to fertilize your houseplants.

Preregistration with prepayment is required by Tuesday, September 12.

$15 Members, ISU Students
$30 General Public

Thursday, September 8, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Is your dorm dreadful? Is your apartment appalling? Do you need some life in your small space? This first class in our Dorm Plant Basics series will focus on how to choose the right plant based on your skill level and home environment, and will also cover watering, misting, and other basic plant care information. The best part? You get to take home your very own plant cutting to get your journey started!

Preregistration with prepayment required by Tuesday, September 6.

$15 Members, ISU Students
$30 General Public

This program has been cancelled.
Mondays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM June 6 - August 15 (10-weeks)

Join 4-H staff at Reiman Gardens for hands-on lessons created through this international youth gardening program. Each week, activities will connect to the Growing Gardeners mission to “provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.”
Perfect for youth in grades K-3. Adults will drop off youth for this program.

Register for the 10-week series to receive a discount. Preregistration with prepayment is encouraged by Thursday, June 2.

$40 Member/ISU Student/4-H YOUTH
$100 General Public YOUTH

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Friday, July 22, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Stop by the classroom at Reiman Gardens to turn junk into treasure. Recycling is not just about sorting trash; it is also about finding new ways to re-use something that can still be useful. In this drop-in class, learn how to cut glass and turn old wine bottles into usable planters.

Drop in when you can but be sure to give yourself 30 minutes for this activity.

$10 on top of admission (collected in the Classroom)

This program, and all remaining sessions, have been cancelled.
Monday July 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join 4-H staff at Reiman Gardens for hands-on lessons created through this international youth gardening program. Each week, activities will connect to the Growing Gardeners mission to “provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.”
Perfect for youth grades K-3. Adults will drop off youth for this program.

Preregistration with prepayment is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.

$5 Member/ISU Student/4-H YOUTH
$13 General Public YOUTH

Friday, July 15, 10:00 – 10:45 AM
This program has been canceled.

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 a seasonal walking tour of Iowa native plants.

Preregistration with prepayment two days in advance is encouraged. Walk occurs rain or shine!

$5 Members, ISU Students
$17 General Public
FREE for RG Tour Docents

This program has been cancelled.
Monday July 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join 4-H staff at Reiman Gardens for hands-on lessons created through this international youth gardening program. Each week, activities will connect to the Growing Gardeners mission to “provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.”
Perfect for youth grades K-3. Adults will drop off youth for this program.

Preregistration with prepayment is HIGHLY encouraged.

$5 Member/ISU Student/4-H YOUTH
$13 General Public YOUTH