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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

October 2012 Newsletter
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Membership Offer
Award Ceremony
Festival Volunteers
Native Plants from Seed
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Fall Special - Groupon Offer for New Members

family - dog - fall October 5 - October 9, 2012

If you aren't a member of Klehm yet, you're missing out on program discounts, members only events, free admission to hundreds of other gardens, 155 acres of beauty and more. 

 

We invite you to take advantage of this special half off membership offer and sign up for a full year of benefits. This offer is only open to new members, but watch for membership specials for renewing and rejoining members this month.  

 

Visit our website to find the more reasons to be a member. Click here for the Klehm membership page.

Summer Photography Contest Awards

Sunday, October 7, 2012

12:00pm-12:30pm

Join Klehm for a ceremony to recognize our photo contest winners and celebrate the many wonderful photos we received. The ceremony will be held at noon.  

 

A slide show of all photos will play throughout the day. 

Click here to see this year's winner.
Autumn @ the Arboretum
Pr 2 top bar Sunday, October 7, 2012  9am-4pm
Free Admission 

Our free festival is almost here and the fall colors couldn't be prettier. 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.

 

We Need Your Help
Please considering volunteering for a couple hours this Sunday. Friends and couples are welcome to work in teams. Don't miss out on a delightful event. Call Dawn at (815) 965-8146 to volunteer.

Volunteer Positions: 

Face Painting, Build a Scarecrow, Pumpkin Decorating & Spider Craft, Tree Craft Scavenger Hunt, Membership & Information Table and Gatehouse Greeter

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 1991 and 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.