Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Extended Hours

Klehm Arboretum — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:29:18 +0000

The sun is shining brighter and longer, that means you will need more time to explore Rockford’s 155 acre “living museum”. The grounds will have extended hours of operation from May through September, and will be open from 9am to 8pm daily.

Hiking for Hounds – The Costume Contest

Klehm Arboretum — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 17:30:49 +0000

Sunday, October 13, 2013 10am – 2pm | Contest at 1pm Bring your costumed canine friends to spend a day enjoying and exploring our entire 155 acres of gardens and grounds. This Community Day has a special activity. At 1pm that day, dog owners are encouraged to enter their fury friends into a free costume [...]

Vertical Gardening

Klehm Arboretum — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:41:33 +0000

Thursday, September 5, 2013 6pm-7:30pm Presented by Jeff White Vertical gardening is a great option (and may be the only option) for small yards, but even those with lots of space can enjoy the advantages of growing plants up rather than out. Use vertical plantings to disguise unattractive landscapes, for privacy, shade or to define [...]

Story Time & Fun with Two Toads Environmental Experience

Klehm Arboretum — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 17:15:43 +0000

Saturday, August 17, 2013 10am to 12pm This summer, kids will be captivated as volunteers read from nature themed stories in the Nancy Olson Children’s Garden. Each story will be followed up by a related activity with Jan and Mary from the Two Toads Environmental Experience. The fun can keep going when you pack a [...]

Common Ground

Klehm Arboretum — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:55:22 +0000

Sunday, August 11, 2013 Gates open 4pm, Concert starts at 6pm Common Ground is a funky dance band covering hits from the 50’s through today. This group has an array of vocal talent to offer an eclectic variety of music. They cover artists like Adele, Santana, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder and [...]

Bonsai Society Exhibit & Class

Klehm Arboretum — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:32:23 +0000

Saturday, August 10, 2013 Exhibit 10am-3pm | Class 1pm Learn the history and philosophy of this elegant horticultural technique. Bill Horschke, president of the Rock River Bonsai Society will discuss the science of bonsai and explain how Bonsai includes more than the small trees usually associated with this technique. In addition to the class, The [...]

The Yarn Bombing Begins

Klehm Arboretum — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 19:25:36 +0000

Opening Saturday, July 20, 2013 Presentation Knit in Public 12pm to 2pm Exhibit Begins July 20 and Continues While the Art Lasts Yarn bombing – its graffiti but you’ll love it. This summer Klehm’s entrance and Nancy Olson Children’s Garden will be covered in color and patterns by local knitting clubs and enthusiasts. As a [...]

Story Time & Fun with Two Toads Environmental Experience

Klehm Arboretum — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 16:44:17 +0000

Saturday, July 20, 2013 10am to 12pm This summer, kids will be captivated as volunteers read from nature themed stories in the Nancy Olson Children’s Garden. Each story will be followed up by a related activity with Jan and Mary from the Two Toads Environmental Experience. The fun can keep going when you pack a [...]

Woodsong Concerts

Klehm Arboretum — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:37:30 +0000

Sundays | Gates Open 4pm Concerts start at 6pm Sit back and relax with a glass of wine as you enjoy an open-air concert in Klehm’s magnificent Fountain Garden. Bring a chair, pillow or blanket and a picnic dinner. Free guest shuttle service to and from the parking lot is provided at no charge. Doors [...]

Deals Gone Bad

Klehm Arboretum — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:51:33 +0000

Sunday, July 14, 2013 Gates open 4pm, Concert starts 6pm Chicago’s own Deal’s Gone Bad will appeal to fans of both Soul and Jamaican music, as well as anyone looking for a turn on the floor or a song in their hearts. Now in their 14th year, their shows are a combination of soul rave-up [...]

Dad & Me: Behind the Scenes Tour of Klehm Grounds & Operations

Klehm Arboretum — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:22:54 +0000

Saturday, July 13, 2013 | 10am – 11:30am This child-oriented behind the scenes tour will be led by Klehm’s Director of Horticulture, John Moors. The tour will cover our grounds, collections and the natural features which make Klehm Unique. The tour will also include a look at the tools, machinery and activities involved in maintaining [...]

Mom & Me Class: Fairy Gardens for Kids

Klehm — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:09:31 +0000

Postponed Moms, aunts, grandmas and women bring the special child in their life to attend Mary Lynn Deckard’s class on building fairy gardens with kids. Mary Lynn will fire their imagination with her easy to follow steps and discussion about different containers and themes available for these gardens. They’ll especially love being able to look [...]

Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts

Klehm Arboretum — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:40:15 +0000

Sunday, June 16, 2013 Gates open 4pm, Concert starts at 6pm Miles Nielsen’s stirs up his own pop rock brand of Beatles-esque Cosmic Americana. Pop rock arrangements and sunny melodies tucked between a long lost country folk steel guitar floating through speakers around crashing drums, bouncing bass lines and smooth as butter keys. Milesnielsen.com Cost: [...]

Story Time & Fun with Two Toads Environmental Experience

Klehm Arboretum — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:47:57 +0000

Saturday, June 15, 2013 10am to 12pm This summer, kids will be captivated as volunteers read from nature themed stories in the Nancy Olson Children’s Garden. Each story will be followed up by a related activity with Jan and Mary from the Two Toads Environmental Experience. The fun can keep going when you pack a [...]

Garden Fair Vendors

Klehm Arboretum — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:35:54 +0000

Explore gardening and outdoor living at its best… More than 70 exhibitors selling anything and everything for your garden. At Garden Fair you will find: Acri Company Arte Verde Garden Center & Landscape Co Bella Luna Bakery Bloom & Grow Gardens Blue Sky Distributors Bonsai Club Branching Out Celebrate! Gardens Scenter Square Cobrahead LLC [...]

Garden Fair Facebook Page

Klehm Arboretum — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:34:30 +0000

Garden Fair has a Facebook! Make sure to “Like” our new Garden Fair page for updates. Garden Fair Facebook Page

Garden Fair Ticket Locations

Klehm Arboretum — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:46:55 +0000

Buy your Garden Fair tickets in advance at any of these locations: Arte Verde Garden Center Gensler Gardens Meridian Nursery Pepper Creek Flowers & Plants Village Green Home & Garden

Garden Fair 2013

Klehm — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:29:14 +0000

Friday June 7th – Sunday June 9th Friday, 12pm – 8pm Saturday, 9am – 5pm Sunday, 9am – 3pm Klehm Arboretum and BMO Harris Bank are pleased to present the 20th annual Garden Fair. For two decades, Garden Fair has proven to be the place to shop for flowers, shrubs, tools, outdoor art and other [...]

Hiking for Hounds

Klehm Arboretum — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:27:14 +0000

Sunday, June 2, 2013 10am – 2pm It’s time for Klehm’s annual celebration of our best friend – the dog. Bring your canine friends to spend a day enjoying and exploring our entire 155 acres of gardens and grounds. Our Community Dog Walk is meant to be informal and fun so there’s no scheduled programs, [...]

New Members Lunch

Klehm — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:11:01 +0000

Sunday, June 2, 2013 12pm to 1:30pm By joining Klehm you’ve opened the door to a world of experiences and horticultural enrichments. Learn about activities and benefits that are planned especially for Klehm members. Meet the staff and Board Members who care about your experience at Klehm. All members that have joined within the past [...]

Rhododendron & Azalea Dell Program and Tour

Klehm — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:42:22 +0000

Saturday, June 1, 2013 1pm-3pm Presented by Dave Hinde Join Dave Hinde for this fascinating program and tour of the “Rhododendron & Azalea Dell” at Klehm. The Dell is a volunteer-inspired project designed to demonstrate the beauty of many acid-loving plants, and the feasibility of growing them in our northern climate and limestone-underlain soil conditions. [...]

WCFPD Open House

Klehm Arboretum — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:11:37 +0000

Winnebago County Forest Preserve District to Host Welcome Event for Region’s New Environmental Leaders The Winnebago County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners is holding an Open House for all environmental partners to meet and greet the recently appointed Executive Directors of seven nature-related organizations serving Winnebago County. The Open House will be held at Klehm Arboretum on Tuesday, [...]

Memorial Day: Free Admission for Veterans & Their Families

Klehm Arboretum — Mon, 27 May 2013 20:37:37 +0000

Monday, May 27, 2013 9am to 8pm To honor our servicemen and women, all veterans and their families receive free admission to Klehm Arboretum on Memorial Day. Warm weather means you’ll find many spring and summer flowers in bloom now. Thank you for serving our country!

Close-up: Macro & Micro Photography

Klehm — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:58:00 +0000

Saturday, May 25, 2013 9am-11am We invite you to take a closer look at the small side of nature. Join Walter Piorkowski, a local photomicroscopist with over 35 years experience, as he teaches the techniques and forms of photography used to capture the smallest subjects in nature. Mr. Piorkowski has received international recognition for his [...]

National Public Garden Day 2013

Klehm Arboretum — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:32:07 +0000

Friday, May 10, 2013 9am to 8pm National Public Gardens Day takes place annually on Mother’s Day weekend, an unofficial start of spring and a time when the environment is top of mind. Visit Klehm anytime this weekend to discover and explore our garden, while learning about our commitment to education, research and environmental stewardship. [...]