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Bats!
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. We’ll head outside at just the right time to look for some of the bats that call Klehm Arboretum their home. $15 per family/Klehm families $10 Make Your Reservation Today: Klehm Member Family $10.00...
read moreTwilight in the Garden
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 best jeans. Live entertainment by Smokin’ Gunz. $75 per person ...
read moreSustainable With Style
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 way that pleases you. This lecture series will cover the fundamental topics of soil, water, native plants and design. Presented by landscape architect Karla Lynch, teacher of design and horticulture...
read moreOrnamental Grasses
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 through the wonderful world of ornamental grasses. $15 / $12 Klehm members Make Your Reservation Today: Members $12.00 USD Public $15.00...
read moreGrowing Native Plants from Seeds
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 of Wild Ones – Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. He has been growing native plants since 1991and his yard contains over 100 species of native plants. $15 / $12 Klehm members Make Your Reservation Today: Members $12.00...
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