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
Join us for a special maker night! Thursday, February 13, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Bring a friend or a whole group and celebrate Palentine’s Day with alcohol ink and fire! Use colorful inks to decorate a plain white mug, then dry and seal your creation. Fire is optional.
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 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 […]
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 […]
Thursday, August 21, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Garden Grown: Reiman Gardens’ Summer Interns
In this special presentation, hear from Reiman Gardens' 2025 interns about their experiences and special projects, as well as additional lessons learned about working for a non-profit.
Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, with optional bee tour 7:00 – 7:45: Honeybees 101 and Beekeeping Basics
Learn the basics behind bees and beekeeping with beekeeper and Agriculture Specialist Zachary Koopman, ISU Research and Demonstration Farms. In 2023, Zack installed a unique group of honey bees near Sycamore Falls at Reiman Gardens, where they collect nectar and pollen, add to the local ecology, and produce honey.
If you've been wondering about keeping bees on your property (or about bees in general), bring your questions and if you're up for it, stay for a short guided trip out to see the bees on site!
Happy 15th Birthday, Elwood!
Show some love for the World’s Largest Concrete Gnome when you visit today! Bring Elwood a birthday card with your return address and he’ll send you a response. Snap a selfie with Elwood to post on social media.
Thursday, October 2, 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Cultivating a Collection: Art on Campus in Public Gardens
University Museums' Art on Campus Collection is one of the largest public art collections on a college campus in the nation. This session focuses on the sculpture located in the public gardens on campus, and the distinctive commissioning method for these works of art.
Art on Campus Curator Sydney Marshall will explore examples of art from Reiman Gardens and the Anderson Sculpture Garden located in the heart of campus. She will discuss the commissioning process, as well as the care and maintenance of these remarkable pieces within the collection.