Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Growing Native Plants from Seeds

Klehm — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:00:58 +0000

Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:00am – 11:00am Learn how to start native plants indoors from seed. This class will show you how to prepare and sow the seeds to get the best germination rates. Then learn how to transplant seedlings to pots in preparation of planting in your yard. Tim Lewis is the national president [...]

Ornamental Grasses

Klehm — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:00am – 11:00am For landscape interest all year-round, ornamental grasses should be on your must-have list. Learn which grasses suit our climate, and the wide range of heights, shapes and colors available. Join Tyler Smith owner of Tyler’s Nursery and Andrea Rundblade landscape designer at Tyler’s Nursery as they lead us [...]

Sustainable With Style

Klehm — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:00:24 +0000

Saturday, September 15-22, 2012 9:00am – 11:00am Gardens are meant to be beautiful and enjoyable. But they can also be sustainable – protecting natural resources and supporting wildlife. This two-session course will teach you how to meld native plants and sustainable practices with the natural attributes of your landscape – and design it in a [...]

Twilight in the Garden

Klehm — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:00:32 +0000

Saturday, September 8, 2012 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Previously Trees of Klehm) Our fourth annual garden party. Only Klehm Arboretum can host a garden party this grand. Spend an evening in the beauty of Klehm’s Fountain Garden while enjoying cocktails and dinner. This year’s theme is Best of the West, so wear your cowboy boots and [...]

Bats!

Klehm — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:32:33 +0000

Thursday, August 16, 2012 Begins at Dusk Question: Why do bats hang upside-down? Answer: Bats hang by their feet with their head down because it is energy efficient. One quarter of all mammal species in the world are bats and Kathy Martinez, Severson Dells Educator will lead us through the wonderful world of bats. [...]

BritBeat

Klehm — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:00:07 +0000

Sunday, Aug 12, 2012 Gate Opens 4pm Concert Begins 6pm Take a trip back to 1964 with BritBeat’s tribute to the Beatles. With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, they perform all of the memorable Beatles hits from the sixties. They display the same youthful excitement and boyish charm as the original ‘Fab [...]

The Good, the Bad & the Bugly

Klehm — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:00:01 +0000

Saturday, July 14, 2012 1:00pm – 3:00pm Bad insects are ones that do serious damage to the plants we love. Invasive pests in particular can wreak havoc on trees with little control from natural predators. Learn about the invasive emerald ash borer, gypsy moth and Asian long-horned beetle and how to manage them. But what [...]

Corky Seigel

Klehm — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:00:55 +0000

Sunday, July 8, 2012 Gate Opens 4pm Concert Begins 6pm Concert goers will love the bluesy, rocking sounds of Corky Siegel. His career began with the legendary Siegel-Schwall Band that toured the major rock palaces and clubs in the 60′s and 70′s. Corky has earned an international reputation as one of the world’s great blues [...]

Trees & Shrubs for the Shady Garden

Klehm — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:00:02 +0000

Thursday, June 28, 2012 6:30pm – 8:30pm Shrubs can make wonderful focal points in the garden, especially shade gardens. There are many beautiful, shade-loving trees & shrubs that thrive in anything from dappled to heavy shade. Presented by Dave Wanninger, Horticulturist in Charge at Boerner Botanical Gardens. $15 / $12 Klehm members Make [...]

Meet the Garden Pest

Klehm — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:00:25 +0000

Saturday, June 16, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm How much do you know about the bugs in your garden? Which ones are the bad guys and which ones are harmless? This class will introduce you to insects through both classroom and field study. Understanding insects, their feeding methods and life cycle is essential to [...]

New Odyssey

Klehm — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:00:40 +0000

Sunday, June 10, 2012 Gate Opens 4pm Concert Begins 6pm New Odyssey will mesmerize audiences as 3 men play 30 instruments. They have over 20 years’ experience with a unique combination of great music, audience participation, and sheer zaniness, mayhem can ensue at any moment. They play classic rock, country and more. New Odyssey: versatile, [...]

Donation Day

Klehm — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:00:21 +0000

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm In 2012 our Donation Day is the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of early spring. We have two miles of paved paths and over four miles of unpaved, woody trails. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Admission is free and [...]

Garden Fair 2012

Klehm — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:34:30 +0000

Friday June 1st – Sunday June 3rd Friday, 12pm – 8pm Saturday, 9am – 5pm Sunday, 9am – 3pm Klehm Arboretum and BMO Harris Bank are pleased to present the 19th annual Garden Fair. Throughout the years, Garden Fair has proven to be the place to shop for flowers, shrubs, tools, outdoor art and other [...]

Geriatric Tree Care

Klehm — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:30:24 +0000

Caring for Trees: Session 4 of 4 Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:30pm – 8:30pm The most mature and magnificent trees in the landscape demand special care. Like us, older trees go through changes and become frail. More than just tree health, the owner of a mature tree needs to monitor and manage structural stability. This [...]

The Care and Feeding of Trees

Klehm — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:30:03 +0000

Caring for Trees: Session 3 of 4 Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:30pm – 8:30pm This class will teach you how to care for the established trees in your landscape. Do trees need to be ‘fed’? When should you have your tree prunes? What do the cracks in the trunk mean? Learn how to assess the health of [...]

Spring Plant Sale

Klehm — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:28:37 +0000

May 11-13, 2012 Thousands of annuals, perennials, herbs, wildflowers and unusual plants! Locally-grown Preview Night Friday May 11 • 5-8 pm Shop early for the best selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, wildflowers and unusual plants. Most plants are from the area’s best gardeners—Klehm members! Preview Night is limited to our indoors location, only. $6 [...]

Blossom Walk Weekend

Klehm — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:01:13 +0000

Sat., May 12 – Sun., May 13, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm It’s Mother’s Day weekend. Enjoy Klehm’s vast array of blooming trees and spring flowers. Stroll two miles of paved, accessible paths. Explore four miles of woody, chipped-trails. Wheelchairs are available at no charge. Admission is FREE both days.

National Public Garden Day

Klehm — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:38:11 +0000

Friday, May 11, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00pm 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 explore and discover our garden, while learning about our commitment to education, research and environmental [...]

Hiking for Hounds

Klehm — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:41:57 +0000

Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:00am-4:00pm 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, but we [...]

What is National Public Gardens Day?

Klehm — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:13:02 +0000

Friday, May 11, 2012 9am-4pm National Public Gardens Day: May 11, 2012, National Public Gardens Day is a national day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide. The Mission: Presented by [...]

Enjoying Woodland Wildflowers

Klehm — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:00pm – 4:00pm They’re only around for a short time! Volunteer woodland wildflower expert Anita Johnson will be in the garden to assist you in spotting these gorgeous but sometimes elusive beauties. Be sure to bring your camera and close-up lens. FREE with garden admission

Photography of Nature

Klehm — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:30:19 +0000

Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:30pm – 8:30pm David Olson is a nationally published professional photographer that will delight us with pictures from his recent photo expeditions and travels. Also David will share some techniques and field tips on how to better your photography and fine tune your photographic skills. See more of David Olson’s photography [...]

Tree-mendous Arbor Day Celebration

Klehm — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:48:38 +0000

RPS 205 Elementary Schools Celebrate Arbor Day all Week Celebration Culminates with Tree-mendous Event on Friday April 19, 2012… To many children, trees are valued for shade on a hot day and maybe a good branch to hang from. The last week in April, however, 5900 students from 25 RPS 205 elementary schools will learn [...]

Organic Gardening

Klehm — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:00:21 +0000

Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00am – 11:00am Is this the year you finally commit to having an organic vegetable garden? It’s now known that up to 40% more antioxidants can be found in organic fruit and vegetables than in non-organic. Rich Tobiasz received his Masters degree in Crop Science and will present on techniques that [...]

Tree Planting

Klehm — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:30:58 +0000

Caring for Trees: Session 2 of 4 Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:30pm – 8:30pm This hands-on class will teach you how to plant a tree to ensure your new tree thrives. Learn about container, balled and burlapped and bare root trees and how to handle them. Get your hands in the dirt and on the roots to [...]