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About Us

 Elwood the World's Tallest Concrete Gnome with a red hat, blue shirt, and black pants during summer

Mission

To educate, enchant, and inspire an appreciation of plants, insects, and the beauty of the natural world.

Vision

To become a premier university botanical garden.

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Reiman Gardens

1407 University Blvd.
Ames, IA 50011

515-294-2710

reimangardens@iastate.edu

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