MEMBER NEWSLETTER
Dear Members,
April is here, and I am so happy it’s spring. The days are longer, and the weather is about to get warmer Before we know it, the bulbs we’ve planted will transform into gorgeous tulips. There is nothing quite more beautiful than the sprawling Gardens in all their spring glory.
April features Rovers at Reiman and Spring Enchantment events Have a canine best friend? Members pay just $5 to bring their dog to stroll the Gardens (every Tuesday in April from 4:30-7:00pm). Please click here for more details. Spring Enchantment will include handmade fairy houses scattered throughout the Gardens, and they are sure to stun this year
Going on a trip soon? Don’t forget your membership card! Did you know that you receive reciprocal admission benefits to over 360+ botanical gardens throughout North America? This means that by presenting your membership card and a valid photo ID, you can get into other participating gardens for free or at a greatly reduced cost. Each garden has its own admission rules To learn more about this special benefit, please click here.
Thank you for reading this month’s member e-newsletter. We are delighted you are a member and feel immense gratitude for your support Your membership makes a significant impact as it directly funds our programs and initiatives.
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Allison Anderson Membership Specialist
Volunteer teamwork makes the dream work at Reiman Gardens!
Volunteers Assist Sycamore Falls Bridge Project
Reiman Gardens is adding another pathway this spring, thanks in-part to the contributions of volunteers Carroll Marty and Jim Stewart.
The project is well ahead of schedule due to the warm and dry temperatures that much of March offered. The new boardwalk will help with traffic flow during Spirits in the Gardens and Winter Wonderscape. It will also serve as an additional connecting path into the Sycamore Falls area from the rest of the Gardens and will allow visitors to enjoy new plantings of shrubs and perennials in that area. You can learn about all of our volunteer opportunities at reimangardens.com/volunteer.
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS UPCOMING
Rovers at Reiman
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:30 - 7 PM
Bring your family and furry friends for a fun and casual walk through the gardens as they come alive in the month of April! Register here.
Maker Night: Loom Weaving
April 3, 6 - 7:30PM
Learn how to loom weave with natural yarn! Makes a great date night or friends night out! This class is full. Our next Maker Night is September 4: Collecting and drying herbs for home use.
Forever True Day!
April 3-4; Noon to noon
A link will be provided on April 3. Your donations to Reiman Gardens support our mission to educate, enchant, and inspire an appreciation of plants, insects, and the beauty of the natural world.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Twig Fairy Workshop
April 6, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Make your own twig creature with twigs, yarn, and other scrap materials. You can also bring your own materials. Register here.
Gardening with Native Plants
April 10, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn about using native plants in your landscape from Director Ed Lyon in this lecture-style presentation Register here
PAR OPEN HOUSE
April 9, Noon - 2 PM
Staff will share how RG, volunteers, and local food pantries work together to fight food insecurity and how you can help. Register here.
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Nature at Noon
April 11, 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Join professors from Iowa State University for creative strategies for communicating science. This is a free event!
Extended Bulb Hours
April 18-20, 25-27, 10 AM - 8 PM
Enjoy extended visiting hours while the tulips are in their prime! Regular price of admission applies No pre-registration required.
Floral Design
April 16, 6-7 PM
Learn how to make corsages and boutonnieres with State Fair Master Floral Judge Sandy Gossman. Register here.
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Mid Iowa
Woodcarvers
April 20, 10 AM - 4 PM
Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries and watch carving demonstrations. Regular price of admission. No preregistration required
Caterpillar Club
Each Thursday at 10:15 AM
Dress for the weather for this outdoor Early Childhood Development program featuring stories, followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult.
SAVE THE DATE: TENTH ANNUAL PLANT SALE: MAY 10-12
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REIMAN GARDENS NEWS
APRIL 2024
RELIVE YOUR CHILDHOOD THIS SUMMER THROUGH REIMAN GARDENS’ PLAYHOUSE EXHIBIT
Take a trip down memory lane this summer to those simpler times in life when every day was a playday! Reiman Gardens is pleased to announce its 2024 summer exhibit, Garden Playhouses, featuring 11 custom-built, fully accessible playhouses from June 1 through September 30. Read more here.
SHARON RINK RETIRES AFTER 12 YEARS AT REIMAN GARDENS
We said farewell to a 12-year member of our horticultural team on Friday, March 29, 2024, at a staff potluck. Sharon Rink started at Reiman Gardens in February of 2012. Some of her favorite moments include creating a 1950s kitchen design in the Dunlap Courtyard and a coral reef feature in the Children’s Garden. Sharon looks forward to traveling with her RV, making time for friends and family, and working on home landscaping and garden projects.