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Woodsong Summer Concert Series – The Yacht Rock-ettes
Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Sail on with The Yacht Rock-ettes – the world’s first and only female lead yacht rock cover band, bringing you lovers all the smooth rock of the 70s and early 80s!
Woodsong Summer Concert – Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is a tribute group that features a 10 piece orchestra fronted by the incomparable Da’Quela “Cookie” Payne that pays homage to the music of the late great, Aretha Franklin.
Woodsong Summer Concert – Icons of Country Tribute to Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert presented by GigRoster.com™
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
Icons of Country Tribute to Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert presented by GigRoster.com™ stands out as an unparalleled tribute show, bringing together two exceptionally talented country tribute artists (Keith Urban & Miranda Lambert) for an unforgettable evening!
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What Can I Experience at Klehm?
As one of Rockford, Illinois’ top outdoor family-friendly destinations, there’s something for everyone. Our 155 acres of woodlands and botanical gardens feature a children’s garden, 1.4 miles of paved paths, 3 miles of wooded trails and much more!
Nancy Olson
Children’s Garden
Explore Kid’s Creek for interactive stream play and frolic through our splash pad! Enjoy different kid-friendly gardens, an observation tower and oversize play structures that invite children to experience nature in a playful setting.
Garden
Pavillion
This spacious outdoor tented venue and landscaped patio is perfect for hosting wedding receptions as well as corporate and social functions.
Klehm is the perfect place to celebrate Earth Day and appreciate all the beautiful wonders of the environment!
Join Education & Programming Coordinator Elly for a guided nature scavenger hunt on Earth Day 2024. Kids and parents are welcome as we walk the East Loop of the Arboretum and Botanic Garden to find nature-related items on the list. This activity will last 30-40 minutes (approx.) and is recommended for children ages 4-6, but all kids and adults are welcome!
This program is free with paid admission to the garden and free for members, and no registration is required. Before or after the program, participants are encouraged to walk the grounds and appreciate the earth by viewing all our different trees, plants, and wildlife.
In the case of severe weather, there will be a cancellation announcement on our Facebook page.
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Our Twilight Tranquility Walk is coming up quickly! Join us this Sunday, April 21st for this silent, meditative time in nature where twilight will offer the opportunity to see deeper into all things, and where you might find that state of knowing in which both light and shadow come forth and all things appear as one. Listen for the owls to speak. Join the birds as they settle for the night. Smell the dampness of the forest floor as it rises up to greet you.
To register, please visit: klehm.org/spring-twilight-tranquility-walk/
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With the beautiful weather we've been having, it's hard to wait for our Woodsong Summer Concert Series to begin! On July 14th, catch the opeHeart of Glass Blondie Tributeie Tribute, while enjoying a picnic in the Fountain Garden!
All of our Woodsong ticket sales will be online ONLY, so to snag yours early and to get more info on the other acts we have lined up, please visit: klehm.org/programs#summeriscominge#blondieg#concerts #outdoorfuno#klehmarboretumm#gorockfordg#enjoyillinoisoyillinois ... See MoreSee Less
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We cannot wait to perform at your beautiful arboretum!
Melissa Buchel Rub
It's almost time for this exciting class and there are only 3 SPOTS LEFT! On April 27th from 9:30am-3:30pm, join local watercolor artist, Cindy Bear, for this one day class and paint a beautiful watercolor magnolia. Prior watercolor experience is helpful. Grab a friend, pack a lunch and spend the day shaking off the winter blues! If you want to try out your hand at watercolor and don’t have supplies, you can purchase a kit from Cindy for an additional fee.
To register, visit: klehm.org/magnolia-watercolor-workshop/
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