This coming Family Day will focus on the birds that make Klehm and Northern IL their home in winter.  Each winter the North Central Illinois Ornithological Society (NCIOS) performs a bird count at Klehm and throughout Winnebago, Ogle and Boone counties.  

On that Saturday, families can go on a scavenger hunt for the birds counted by NCIOS.  After the walk, warm up in the Visitors Center Gallery with hot drinks and cookies. Kids can make and take home bird feeders and bird puppets. 

Cost: Free to members and $10 for non-member families.

As the year comes to a close please consider supporting your local public garden. Rockford's gardens are important to our community for many reasons beyond tourism. 

They indicate a value driven, healthy and proud community. They provide a better quality of life by offering beautiful green spaces, learning opportunities and the chance to experience the wonders of nature by people of all abilities. 

Plus, they're good for business. Their aesthetic and "green" qualities provide incentives for businesses to develop nearby and attract customers. 

Make a donation to Klehm by clicking here. Visit the Great Gardens Rockford page to find other local public gardens in need of your support.