Past Events
Summer Photography Contest Awards
Sunday, October 7, 2012 Award Ceremony at 12pm This summer Klehm launched its first ever digital photography contest. The contest ran from June 25 to September 21, 2012. Amateur photographers were invited to capture the beauty and natural wonders of summer at Klehm through digital photography. Winners were announced October 3, 2012 and an award ceremony will be held October 7, 2012 at Klehm’s annual Autumn at the Arboretum. The ceremony will be held in Klehm’s Visitors Center gallery at noon. Admission is free & everyone is...
read moreAutumn at the Arboretum 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm Free Admission Save the date and join Klehm Arboretum for our annual fall festival! October is one of the best times to witness rich autumn colors. Experience the beauty of fall as we use our entire 155 acre property for family-friendly enjoyment. Horse-drawn wagon rides, Billy the Balloon Guy, hikes, face painting, scarecrow building, crafts and fun await the entire family. Vendors will be selling delicious snacks and meals. Admission is free. A Kick-Off to a Healthy School Year: This year, Klehm is...
read moreDonation Day
Tuesday, October 2, 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 moreSmithsonian Museum Day
Saturday, September 29, 2012 Klehm will be opening its doors free of charge (to ticket holders) along with 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program, in which Klehm Arboretum will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institute’s Washington, D.C. based facilities, encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide. Participate in this great event. To receive free admission, get your ticket at Smithsonian’s website...
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Cancelled 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...
read moreMeet the Forest Preserve Candidates
Sunday, September 9, 2012 2:00 p.m. Hosted by Klehm Arboretum The public is invited to meet the candidates running for the Winnebago County Forest Preserve Board. There are eight candidates running for three seats (2 six year terms and 1 two year term). Your vote is important! Forum cosponsored by: Blackhawk Sierra Club League of Women Voters Rockford Area Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden (a facility of the Winnebago County Forest Preserve) For more information, please contact: Ann Powell, League of Women...
read moreTwilight in the Garden
Saturday, September 8, 2012 6:00pm – 10:00pm Twilight in the Garden is a benefit to support Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Each year Klehm identifies a local agency in need of landscaping assistance. This year’s partner is Milestone, a provider of support services for adults and children with disabilities. A complete landscape plan will be designed & planted at no cost to the agency. “Shares” of the Milestone project will be auctioned during the party along with other premium plant selections for guests and plant lovers...
read moreFall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 8, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday, September 9, 2012 9:00am – 2:00pm Fall is a great time for planting! Shop from hundreds of perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs, all suitable for fall planting. There’s still plenty of time for them to get established in the cooler days of autumn. Free admission both days.
read moreDonation Day
Tuesday, September 4, 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 summer. We have two miles of paved paths and over four 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 moreBats!
Thursday, August 16, 2012 An Evening Hike for the Family Begins at 7:30pm 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...
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