Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

January 2013 Newsletter

In This Issue
New Director
Open House
About the Birds
Photo Walk
Quick Links
Join Our List
Join Our Mailing List
Winter Photo Contest
For Kids & Adults
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Klehm's New Executive Director

Hello, my name is Dan Riggs and would like to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden.  I am excited to be part of the Klehm family of dedicated staff and volunteers who for years have developed and supported Klehm.  It is by your efforts that Klehm has built its reputation: a premier destination for the diversity of its specimen collection and spectacular gardens which collectively are such a delight to the senses and relaxing to the body and soul.


It will be my priority to ensure that Klehm continues to inspire people through education, environmental experiences and enjoyment as a unique arboretum and botanic garden.  I look forward to meeting you.  It is my wish that everyone feels welcome at Klehm, Rockford's living museum. 
 

Thank you for your support,   
Dan Riggs
Executive Director, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Meet Dan at Klehm's Open House
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
4pm-6pm

You're invited to welcome Dan at an informal open house in Klehm's Visitors Center. He brings with him over 33 years of experience in natural resource management, most recently with Rock Cut State Park. We look forward to Dan continuing the legacy of Klehm and the growth of educational and recreational opportunities for its members and the public. We hope to see you there!

Klehm Family Days 2: Birds
Cardinal Saturday, January 12, 2013  
10am - 3pm

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.

Guided Winter Photo Walk

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Walk Begins at 12:00pm

Take part in our Winter Photography Contest. Get an edge on the competition and enhance your skills while touring the arboretum. Members from the Rockford Photography Club will host a guided photography walk. Join them as they offer advice on techniques and answer questions from attendees.

 

Kids are also encouraged to participate in the walk and send their photos into our winter competition. During and after the walk guests can warm up in the Visitors Center Gallery with hot coco or coffee.  No registration required.

 

Cost: Included with regular admission.  Free to Klehm members.

Our Mission

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