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!
Join Reiman Gardens in celebrating in a special Farm to Table event. This event will include fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, bringing together farmers, chefs, and food lovers in a community-driven dining experience. Renowned Chef, Aaron Holt of Doolittle Farms will prepare a delicious 4 course meal that will have your mouth watering.
Join Reiman Gardens for an epic anniversary celebration to mark a major milestone: 30 years of captivating garden displays, enchanting public events, innovative educational offerings and inspiring insects at Reiman Gardens!
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.
Reiman Reiman Gardens' popular fall celebration is back Fri. - Sun., Oct. 10 - 12! Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It's also great for date nights and fun with friends, so come in costume and have a spooky good time!
Reiman Reiman Gardens' popular fall celebration is back Fri. - Sun., Oct. 10 - 12! Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It's also great for date nights and fun with friends, so come in costume and have a spooky good time!
Reiman Gardens’ popular fall celebration is back Fri. – Sun., Oct. 10 – 12! Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It’s also great for date nights and fun with friends, so come in costume and have a spooky good time!