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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is made available for use through a partnership with the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District. Reasonable rules and guidelines have been established to assure the maximum enjoyment of these facilities.

The facilities at the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden were funded and built to promote the art, science and knowledge of the plant world.
 

 

Fountain Garden and Covert Gazebo

The Covert Gazebo is a beautiful setting for any type of wedding ceremony, large or small.  (call Klehm 815-965-8146 for pricing and other details). The trellis area is covered in lovely climbing roses during the month of June. July and August bring a symphony of flowers in the beds planted around the Fountain Garden area. The burbling water of the fountain provides a calm, relaxing atmosphere. A picnic grove is located just to the west of the garden.
 

The Fountain Garden

The Covert Gazebo is reserved as an event site only. A reservation does not ensure exclusive use as this is a public facility. Renters are responsible for all arrangements for the event. The Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden provides only the site.

Photo courtesy of Brian Thomas Photography
A Wedding in the Fountain Garden
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The Visitor Center

The Visitor Center


Gallery
The Gallery located in the Visitor Center has approximately 3700 sq. ft. with a south wall of sliding glass doors looking out onto the Arboretum and Gardens. Quarry stone floor, solid moveable partitions, thirty 60" diameter tables, eighteen 5' rectangular tables and 270 chairs are available. The room capacity is 275 people.

Classroom
The Classroom of the Visitor Center is 780 sq. ft room that can accommodate, with classroom-style seating, a capacity of 32 people, or auditorium-style seating of 60 people. It is an excellent locale for hands-on workshops, demonstrations, lectures, meetings, and caterers prep room.

Library
The library is available for use by small groups, up to 12, for periods of up to two hours. Two 5 sq. ft tables and 12 chairs are provided. This room is used for small meetings and a bridal room.
 


 

The CLARCOR Pavilion

Approximately 600 square feet multipurpose room in a self-contained building, surrounded by demonstration gardens. Partially covered brick-paved patio on south end. Accommodates 60 people at tables, 30 at classroom-style tables, 68 theater seating.

The CLARCOR Pavillion
 Tile floor; kitchen facilities include refrigerator, sink, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, not intended for major meal preparation. White dry erase board, 6' ceiling mounted screen. Ten 6' rectangular tables, 70 molded plastic chairs.  Great for small retreats and meetings.