Past Events
Guided Winter Photo Walk
Saturday, January 19, 2013 Walk Begins at 12:00pm Take part in our Winter Photography Contest. Get an edge on the competition and enhance your skills while touring the arboretum. Members from the Rockford Photography Club will host a guided photography walk. Join them as they offer advice on techniques and answer questions from attendees. Kids are also encouraged to participate in the walk and send their photos into our winter competition. During and after the walk guests can warm up in the Visitors Center Gallery with hot coco or coffee....
read moreKlehm Family Days 2: Birds
Saturday, January 12, 2013 10am-3pm This coming Family Day will focus on the birds that make Klehm and Northern IL their home in winter. Each winter the North Central Illinois Ornithological Society (NCIOS) performs a bird count at Klehm and throughout Winnebago, Ogle and Boone counties. On this Saturday, families can go on a scavenger hunt for the birds counted by NCIOS. After the walk, warm up in the Visitors Center Gallery with hot drinks and cookies. Kids can make and take home bird feeders and bird puppets. About Family Days at...
read moreDonation Day
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 9:00am – 4:00pm Donation Day is the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of winter. We have two miles of paved paths which we plow in the winter and 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 moreKlehm Family Days 1: Conifers
Saturday, December 8, 2012 10am – 3pm This winter, families are invited to engage with nature at Klehm. On the second Saturday of each month, Klehm will offer themed activities for kids of all ages. Your family will find fun ways to learn about nature outdoors through hikes, scavenger hunts and guided tours. After some exploring, warm up in the Visitors Center Gallery with hot drinks and cookies. Kids can continue learning by making a take home craft. Plus, everyone will enjoy watching birds as they come to feed just outside the Visitor...
read moreDonation Day
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm Donation Day is the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of winter. We have two miles of paved paths which we plow in the winter and 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 moreKlehm Closed November 22 & 23
Klehm Arboretum will be closed Thursday, November 22 through Friday, November 23. We will reopen Saturday, November 24. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend. Klehm will also close on the following days: December 24 & 25 December 31 & January 1 Otherwise, we are open daily from 9am to 4pm. We hope to see you soon enjoying the beauty of late fall and early winter.
read moreGuided Bird Walk
Saturday, November 10, 2012 9am-12pm Join the Sinnissippi Audubon Society for a guided bird hike through the arboretum. Their members will use sight and sounds to identify the many birds at Klehm. Everyone is invited to participate. No registration required. If 9 am is too early, late comers are welcome to catch up with the group. The walk is included with general admission. FREE to Klehm members and Audubon Society...
read more2012 Volunteer Recognition Dinner
November 7, 2012 5:30pm – 7:30pm Klehm invites all volunteers to celebrate another successful gardening season with a dinner, awards and a short program to honor their efforts. The support and contributions made by volunteers make Klehm a success. FREE for all Klehm volunteers. Invitations have been sent. Thank you, to our many volunteers!
read moreDonation Day
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm Donation Day is the first Tuesday of every month. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the beauty of fall. We have two miles of paved paths and 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 moreSpecial Fall Evening Tours of Klehm
Monday, Oct. 15 – Friday, Oct. 19 Tours run from 4pm – 6pm daily Take in the beautiful colors of autumn at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. We do the driving as you relax in riding comfort aboard the Klehm Express, our quiet electric shuttle. Enjoy the music of nature on this 20 minute tour of the grounds and gardens of Klehm. This week only, evening tours are FREE with daily admission. Stay warm while you wait. Free hot drinks will be served in the Visitors Center. We welcome the opportunity to serve people of all abilities. For...
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