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Mark your calendar. There’s always something amazing happening at Klehm.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunts
Monday, April 22nd, 2024
Join us for a guided nature
scavenger hunt on Earth Day 2024 Kids and parents are welcome as we walk the East Loop to find nature related items on the list.
Smithsonian’s Habitat: Protecting Habitats Protects Lives
Saturday, June 8th – Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Habitat explores the stories and science of habitats, and the plants, animals, and humans that call them home. The exhibition features 14 different outdoor displays, sculptures and other interactive features throughout Klehm’s grounds and gardens.
Woodsong Summer Concert Series – Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” a Heartache Tonight show is a true Eagles concert experience featuring all the timeless classic songs from one of the greatest rock bands of all time!
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What Can I Experience at Klehm?
As one of Rockford, Illinois’ top outdoor family-friendly destinations, there’s something for everyone. Our 155 acres of woodlands and botanical gardens feature a children’s garden, 1.4 miles of paved paths, 3 miles of wooded trails and much more!
Nancy Olson
Children’s Garden
Explore Kid’s Creek for interactive stream play and frolic through our splash pad! Enjoy different kid-friendly gardens, an observation tower and oversize play structures that invite children to experience nature in a playful setting.
Garden
Pavillion
This spacious outdoor tented venue and landscaped patio is perfect for hosting wedding receptions as well as corporate and social functions.
Our Twilight Tranquility Walk is coming up quickly! Join us this Sunday, April 21st for this silent, meditative time in nature where twilight will offer the opportunity to see deeper into all things, and where you might find that state of knowing in which both light and shadow come forth and all things appear as one. Listen for the owls to speak. Join the birds as they settle for the night. Smell the dampness of the forest floor as it rises up to greet you.
To register, please visit: klehm.org/spring-twilight-tranquility-walk/
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With the beautiful weather we've been having, it's hard to wait for our Woodsong Summer Concert Series to begin! On July 14th, catch the opeHeart of Glass Blondie Tributeie Tribute, while enjoying a picnic in the Fountain Garden!
All of our Woodsong ticket sales will be online ONLY, so to snag yours early and to get more info on the other acts we have lined up, please visit: klehm.org/programs#summeriscominge#blondieg#concerts #OutdoorFuno#klehmarboretumm#gorockfordg#enjoyillinoisoyillinois ... See MoreSee Less
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We cannot wait to perform at your beautiful arboretum!
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It's almost time for this exciting class and there are only 3 SPOTS LEFT! On April 27th from 9:30am-3:30pm, join local watercolor artist, Cindy Bear, for this one day class and paint a beautiful watercolor magnolia. Prior watercolor experience is helpful. Grab a friend, pack a lunch and spend the day shaking off the winter blues! If you want to try out your hand at watercolor and don’t have supplies, you can purchase a kit from Cindy for an additional fee.
To register, visit: klehm.org/magnolia-watercolor-workshop/
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It's magnolia mania over here! Come on out to Klehm while the weather is finally enjoyable and take a moment to appreciate these beautiful blooms - they won't be he#magnolia
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