Upcoming Events
Woodsong Concerts
Sundays | Gates Open 4pmConcerts 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 open at 4:00pm so you have plenty of time to explore the gardens and grounds before the concert starts. All concerts are held outdoors so don’t forget the bug spray! Concerts are held rain or shine. We have a rain site, so no concert will be...
read moreDonation Day May 2013
Donation Day is the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of Klehm. We have two miles of paved paths winding through gardens and arboretum, plus over 2.5 miles of unpaved, woody trails. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Admission is free and donations of any amount are encouraged. Your support makes a difference.
read moreSpring Plant Sale & Preview Sale 2013
May 10-12, 2013 Thousands of annuals, perennials, herbs, wildflowers and unusual plants! Locally-grown Preview Night Friday May 10 • 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. Free to members and plant donors | $6 public. Spring Plant Sale – Free Admission both Days Saturday, May 11 • 9am – 4pm | Sunday, May 12 • 9am – 2pm Plan to...
read moreNational Public Garden Day 2013
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. Find out more about National Public Gardens Day. Cost: Free Admission
read moreClose-up: Macro & Micro Photography
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 photomicrographic work. In addition to the techniques and software relating to the exciting application of “image stacking,” the presentation will cover photo basics, specialized equipment and lighting....
read moreMemorial Day: Free Admission for Veterans & Their Families
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!
read moreRhododendron & Azalea Dell Program and Tour
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. You’ll learn the basics about growing these acid-loving plants and the history of the Dell. Afterwards, Dave will lead you through this beautiful collection which now boasts over...
read moreHiking for Hounds
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, but we do have a cause. Visitors are encouraged to offer cash donations to support Kibble Korner, Rockford’s pet food pantry. Kibble Korner has a mission to keep our area’s pets fed and in the homes they know and love. As families...
read moreGarden Fair 2013
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 garden–related items. The event is expected to attract more than 5,000 visitors. With over 80 exhibitors it’s the area’s largest outdoor living marketplace, there’s something for everyone. Tickets are good for admission all 3...
read moreStory Time & Fun with Two Toads Environmental Experience
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 picnic lunch for the family. Klehm has two picnic sites, one in the Children’s Garden. Cost: Included with Admission
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