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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

September 2012 Newsletter

In This Issue
Fall Festival
Museum Day
Ornamental Grasses
Native Plants from Seed
Quick Links
Donation Day

Tuesday, October 2
Event Links
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Autumn @ the Arboretum
Pr 2 top bar Sunday, October 7, 2012  9am-4pm
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.

 

A Kick-Off to a Healthy School Year:

This year, Klehm is partnering with the Rockford Public Schools and the American Cancer Society. As a community, we are all invested in healthy kids and families. Enjoy games at a variety of activity levels. Plus, kids and parents can dance to Zumba classes throughout the day. Come prepared to play!

Smithsonian 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!  To receive free admission, get your ticket at Smithsonian's website smithsonianmag.com.

Ornamental Grasses

Fall at Klehm

Saturday, October 13, 2012

9:00am - 11:00am

Learn which grasses suit our climate, and the wide range of heights, shapes and colors available. Join Tyler Smith owner of Tyler's Nursery and Andrea Rundblade landscape designer at Tyler's Nursery as they lead us through the wonderful world of ornamental grasses. Register today. $15 / $12 Klehm members

Growing Native Plants from Seed

Saturday, October 13, 2012

9:00am - 11:00am

Learn how to start native plants indoors from seed. This class will show you how to prepare and sow the seeds to get the best germination rates. Then learn how to transplant seedlings to pots in preparation of planting in your yard. Tim Lewis is the national president of Wild Ones - Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. He has been growing native plants since 1991and his yard contains over 100 species of native plants. Register today.  $15 / $12 Klehm members

Our Mission

To inspire people through education, environmental experiences, and enjoyment as a unique arboretum and botanic garden.