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My name is Lauren, and I am the Graphic Design and Communications intern at Reiman Gardens this summer. This means that I am responsible for designing a majority of the print materials for the different events that take place at the Gardens such as the Garden Art Fair, the Lily […]

Hey there, Marcelo the Glasshouse Display & Greenhouse Production intern here. Reiman Gardens is celebrating the past, present and future as we know. The present should be contemplated every day as we do when we see a beautiful flower blooming. We never know about tomorrow and what the future holds […]

Did you know that Reiman Gardens offers visitors the chance to see a living fossil? No, I’m not referring to the topiary dinosaurs in the Children’s Garden. The living fossil in reference is the Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides. This conifer was first described in 1941 based only on fossil evidence. […]

One component of the internship program at Reiman Gardens is the Rotation Experience. This provides interns with the chance to briefly rotate into another area of the Gardens. We each have the opportunity to experience up to three rotations, with the goal of learning about the operation of the Gardens […]

My name is Sam, and I am one of the Education Interns at Reiman Gardens for the summer. I am going to be a Senior in Elementary Education this fall at Iowa State University. When first learning about my position here at the Gardens, it sounded like something I would […]

My name is Heather, and I am the Plant Collections and Records intern at Reiman Gardens this summer. So far, my responsibilities have included creating and repairing plant labels, maintaining a “Plants of Interest” display, and helping to synthesize information relevant to improving the Plant Collections Policy at the Gardens. […]

Every year, Reiman Gardens creates a new theme to decorate the gardens. This year it is all about celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Gardens. Throughout the year, we will be celebrating the outstanding achievements of the past and looking forward to the future! Come and explore the Gardens to experience […]