Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Enchanting, 17 acre public botanic garden; inside find a live, exotic butterfly exhibit and gardens that change seasonally.
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Situated on a 17-acre site in beautiful Ames, Iowa, Reiman Gardens offers a year-round destination featuring distinct gardens, always changing, adapting, and evolving with the seasons. Explore a large variety of plants, aromatic herbs and beautiful roses, a towering palm tree, native prairie species, and so much more. Get tips and inspirations for your own garden, enjoy unique art and architecture

, and relax in an indoor tropical oasis. In addition to yearly themes, special events, and an ever changing display of natural beauty, the Gardens also offers a tropical indoor Conservatory with seasonal displays, a 2,500 square foot Butterfly Wing with 800 exotic butterflies in flight, and a full-service Gift Shop featuring unique items.

☀️ More time to explore!Reiman Gardens is open until 8 PM tonight, giving you a few extra hours to enjoy the blooms, but...
06/23/2026

☀️ More time to explore!

Reiman Gardens is open until 8 PM tonight, giving you a few extra hours to enjoy the blooms, butterflies, and beauty of summer. 🦋🌺

🎨 Bring a friend or make new ones at our next Maker Night on July 1 from 6-8 PM! Paint outdoors in the beautiful garden ...
06/23/2026

🎨 Bring a friend or make new ones at our next Maker Night on July 1 from 6-8 PM! Paint outdoors in the beautiful garden spaces or indoors in the air conditioning. Leave with up to four charming 2.5” miniature paintings of your own creation. Makes a great date night!

$30 General Public
$18 Members
$15 ISU Students

Register here: https://bit.ly/4w6dMDx

🚨 🚨 GNOME OUTLOOK DISCUSSION 🚨The latest model runs continue to indicate a highly favorable environment for Baby Gnome G...
06/23/2026

🚨 🚨 GNOME OUTLOOK DISCUSSION 🚨

The latest model runs continue to indicate a highly favorable environment for Baby Gnome Genesis across central Iowa. Confidence remains exceptionally high as the International Gnome Service (IGS) has issued a 99% Hatch Probability Outlook for the Ames metro area within the next 17 days.

Current guidance suggests all ingredients are coming together:

🧢 Elevated pointy-cap values
🍄 Favorable mushroom-layer dynamics
✨ Abundant magical energy in the lower garden atmosphere

Meanwhile, reports indicate renowned gnome interceptors Reed Trimmer and Bryan Hall are mobilizing toward Ames for live coverage.

"It's going to be plumb wild," Hall said while reviewing the latest GFS (Gnome Forecast System) output.

Residents are encouraged to monitor official channels and have their cameras ready. If current trends continue, we could soon witness a rare Particularly Cute Gnome Situation (PCGS) with the emergence of a fully developed Baby Gnome.

Stay gnome aware. 🌪️🧙‍♂️🍄📡

Enjoy yoga in the most beautiful setting! Tropical Yoga is a four-week class from 8:30 AM to 9 AM in the beautiful Hughe...
06/22/2026

Enjoy yoga in the most beautiful setting! Tropical Yoga is a four-week class from 8:30 AM to 9 AM in the beautiful Hughes Conservatory at Reiman Gardens. Tuesdays, June 30-July 21.

For just $20 per session ($15 for members), immerse yourself in a restorative and energizing yoga flow surrounded by the lush greenery and warm, vibrant atmosphere of Reiman Gardens’ Hughes Conservatory.

Guided by experienced instructor Kathy Vince, each class blends gentle strength‑building movements, balance work, stretching, and mindful breathing to help you find calm and clarity in a truly unique setting.

Register here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/reimangardens/items/718642/?flow=1082679&full-items=yes

🌿 Grow & Give continues tomorrow morning at Reiman Gardens!Join us Monday morning from 7:30-9:00 AM as we collect fresh,...
06/21/2026

🌿 Grow & Give continues tomorrow morning at Reiman Gardens!

Join us Monday morning from 7:30-9:00 AM as we collect fresh, homegrown produce to support local food pantries across Central Iowa. Have extra fruits, vegetables, or herbs from your garden? Bring them to the Reiman Gardens parking lot drop-off location, where volunteers will weigh, sort, and distribute donations directly to 10–13 area food pantries.

More information is available at https://reimangardens.com/GrowGive.

🚨 BABY GNOME WATCH ISSUED 🚨The International Gnome Service (IGS) has issued a Baby Gnome Watch for the Reiman Gardens ar...
06/21/2026

🚨 BABY GNOME WATCH ISSUED 🚨

The International Gnome Service (IGS) has issued a Baby Gnome Watch for the Reiman Gardens area.

Conditions are favorable for the arrival of a small, adorable garden dweller within the coming days. Residents are encouraged to monitor official gnome channels and prepare for elevated levels of excitement.

Hazards Include:
😀 Increased smiling
🥰 Excessive cuteness
📸 Uncontrollable photo-taking
🏃‍♂️ Sudden urges to visit Reiman Gardens

Stay tuned for updates!

06/20/2026

It's a BEAUTIFUL day at Reiman Gardens! Enjoy Pollinator Fest until 2 PM!

🐝 Today's the day! Celebrate National Pollinator Day with us at Reiman Gardens! Join us from 10 AM-2 PM as we wrap up Na...
06/20/2026

🐝 Today's the day! Celebrate National Pollinator Day with us at Reiman Gardens!

Join us from 10 AM-2 PM as we wrap up National Pollinator Week with a day full of fun, interactive, and educational activities for all ages. Explore live honey bees, insects, and invertebrates, learn about monarch conservation and native pollinators, create pollinator-themed crafts, and connect with local organizations dedicated to protecting these essential creatures.

Whether you're fascinated by bees, butterflies, wasps, or the plants that support them, there's something for everyone to discover!

🌿 No preregistration required
🎟️ Free for members and ISU students with ID
🌧️ Rain or shine

Come celebrate the pollinators that help our gardens and our world bloom!

🌙 Tonight's the Night! Enjoy a late night of fun at the Gardens! Our Summer Solstice celebration is still happening ton...
06/19/2026

🌙 Tonight's the Night! Enjoy a late night of fun at the Gardens!

Our Summer Solstice celebration is still happening tonight. Some activities may be moved indoors.

Fairy stories, crafting, fire on the lake, and more!

Life doesn't stop for a few clouds—and neither do we. See you at the Gardens!

6-10 PM

$10 General Public
$5 Members
$5 ISU Students
$5 Household (up to 4 people) with SNAP/WIC/EBT card

💐 Growing some beautiful flowers that you're proud of? Show them off at the Ames Garden Club Flower Show on June 27! Thi...
06/19/2026

💐 Growing some beautiful flowers that you're proud of? Show them off at the Ames Garden Club Flower Show on June 27!

This show is open to all experience levels and is not judged. It's just a fun opportunity to show what you grow!

🚨 The application deadline has been extended to midnight on June 21! Visit our web page for more details: https://bit.ly/44bqyVq

Address

1407 University Boulevard
Ames, IA
50011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(515) 294-2710

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