AMES, Iowa – As flowers start to bloom across central Iowa, one spot allows you to enjoy them rain or shine, April showers or not.

Reiman Gardens will celebrate its 30th anniversary later this year. The gardens are made up of 17 acres of outdoor space plus an indoor conservatory and a butterfly wing. Butterfly release events are held a few times a year, giving visitors the chance the put new butterflies into the exhibit.

Reiman Gardens also hosts events throughout the year. Through April 19th, the Tulips and Tea exhibit can be found in the conservatory. On April 19th, the gardens will hold its Spring Enchantment Fair, which will feature work from local artists, flower arrangements, craft stations, music, and food trucks. A plant sale is planned in May.

More events are in the works this summer, including a summer concert series. An additional exhibit for the summer will look back at the last 30 years at Reiman Gardens and have a spin on previous exhibits.

Reiman Gardens is open from 9 AM to 5 PM each day. For the spring and summer months, the gardens will be open until 8 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more details on events and Reiman Gardens’ 30th anniversary, visit their website.