Come be apart of an amazing volunteer opportunity The Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing at Reiman Gardens is open daily to visitors, and relies heavily on the time and dedication of our trained butterfly wing docent volunteers. Butterfly Wing Docent Training takes 1.5 hours, with trainings scheduled at least once/month. Butterfly Wing Docents must attend a […]
Enjoy an embodied awareness walk through the beautiful garden spaces at Reiman Gardens! Explore your senses with a Forest Bathing Walk every season, with activities unique to each one. Forest therapy, inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese philosophy of "forest bathing," boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, prevents and relieves stress and anxiety, and […]
Adventure is always blooming at Reiman Gardens! Discover, play, and grow at youth day camps! In 2025, our camp themes will revisit a popular theme or outdoor exhibit from the past as we celebrate Reiman Gardens' 30th Anniversary. Campers will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine, explore various garden areas and participate in […]
Sign up for all 12 workshops in 2025 to receive a discount and a Certificate in Floral Design from Reiman Gardens! Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 - 7:00 PM (select Jan 21 to register!) Join cherished instructor and State Fair Master Floral Judge Sandy Gossman to create a different floral arrangement each month in […]
Extend your human senses using technology to "see the world" from a distance! Visit Reiman Gardens for an exciting three-part mini-series where you'll explore the fascinating world of remote sensing and its power in understanding our environment. Whether you're a curious student (14+) or an adult passionate about nature and technology, this program is perfect […]
Orchid Fest returns for its two day show! Orchids are symbols of love, beauty, and luxury. Their blooms convey feelings of elegance, and tranquility. The Iowa Orchid Society joins Reiman Gardens to create a great display and sale of exotic orchids in a variety of species and colors during the annual Orchid Fest. This year's […]
Don't miss this delicious opportunity! Indulge in a unique experience of decadent chocolate confections perfectly paired with a flight of garden-inspired mocktails. You won't want to miss this opportunity to sip and savor this season's flavors! Tickets General Public Adults $12 General Public Seniors $11 Member Adults FREE ISU Students FREE
Learn composting best practices, and take some home to help you get started! Start with a private walking tour of Reiman Gardens' composting sites in the Edible Garden, Shade Garden, and back of house areas. Then join Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living as she shares her years of experience composting so you can […]
Adventure is always blooming at Reiman Gardens! Discover, play, and grow at youth day camps! In 2025, our camp themes will revisit a popular theme or outdoor exhibit from the […]
Adventure is always blooming at Reiman Gardens! Discover, play, and grow at youth day camps! In 2025, our camp themes will revisit a popular theme or outdoor exhibit from the past as we celebrate Reiman Gardens' 30th Anniversary. Campers will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine, explore various garden areas and participate in […]