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Self-Guided Tours
All winter long it’s easy to enjoy Klehm while walking on our cleared and paved East Loop path and traversing our woodland trails that are great for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Don’t forget… your canine friends are welcome, too. Visitors taking self-guided tours are invited to enjoy walking tours through our gardens and arboretum. Pick up a trail guide at the Visitors Center. Explore 1.5 miles of paved paths in two loops and 2.5 miles of unpaved trails leading you through the heart of the Arboretum. A leisurely walk takes...
read moreGroup Tours – The More the Merrier!
Its not too early to book your tour for 2013. Contact Dawn Pfluger for more information or to schedule a tour (815) 965-8146 or [email protected] Groups of 25 – 99 $5 each, 100 or more $4 each, covers admission and self-guided tour materials. Groups can enhance their experience by adding a ride on the Klehm Express electric shuttle ($2) or enjoying a fresh, tasty box lunch ($9). We want you to have the complete Klehm experience! Please allow 2 to 3 hours to fully enjoy Klehm, depending on group size and lunch arrangements. The Klehm...
read moreDiscover Klehm Through A Private Docent Tour
Walk or ride in comfort and enjoy a narrated one hour trip through the Arboretum with a knowledgeable guide. The tours highlight our gardens, shrub and tree collections, seasonal blossoms and horticultural and natural history. Visitors who choose our private riding tour are limited to five passengers on our Blossom Buggy. Docent tours must be scheduled and paid at least 2 weeks in advance. Let us create a tour just for you with what you want. Walking tours can be scheduled year-round. Riding tours can be scheduled May thru October, Sunday...
read moreExperience Nature On The Klehm Express
The Klehm Express Returns in Spring Also available for pre-registered group tours. One of the most popular ways to make your visit memorable is to take a narrated tour aboard the Klehm Express shuttle. Tours last half an hour and take you through almost two miles of paved paths. The shuttle comfortably seats 10-12 passengers. Call our office at (815) 965-8146 for group tour information. The Klehm Express operates Spring through Fall on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and our Donation Day*. Purchase tickets at the Visitors Center. Members $1...
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