Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

February 2013 Newsletter
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For Kids & Adults
Ending Feb 28th
A Great Day to be a Member

Saturday, February 9th

We have three fun activities, all free to members. 

 

Grow Great Lilies in the Rockford Area 9:30am - 11am

Presented by Woodruff Imberman: Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society president, author, lecturer and lily hybridizer. Learn about simple propagation techniques, the wide variety of lilies that flourish in our area, and how to design a garden where some lilies are in bloom all summer long.  Attendees will benefit from Imberman's passion and expertise as he discusses some of the most beautiful flowers found in nature. Register by Feb 8th. Walk-ins okay as space allows. 
Cost: Members Free. Non-members $10.

 

Family Day at Klehm 10am - 3pm

Theme: "Take a Fresh Look at Winter."

Snow's not the only reason nature is beautiful and interesting in winter. Kids will be given a map for a scavenger hunt to find interesting plants. At each location they will pick up supplies to make a mosaic craft in the Visitors Center. Cocoa, coffee and cookies included. No registration required.

Cost: Members Free. $10 per Non-member Family. 

 

Family Photo Walk 12pm - 2pm

We want kids to take part in our Winter Photo Contest. Members from the Rockford Photography Club will host a guided photography walk for the whole family. Join them as they offer advice on techniques and answer questions from participants. No registration required.

Cost: Members free. Non-members included withadmission. 
March Family Day - Special Performance
Saturday, March 9, 2013
10am - 3pm

Our March Family Day theme is "The Early Signs of Spring." You can find signs of spring before the first trees blossom, in patches of color, sprouting plants and interesting tree buds.  To encourage discoveries, families will be able to check out backpacks with supplies to discover these signs (map, binoculars, magnifying glass, etc.).  

 

11am - 1pm

The day will also include a spring themed performance by the Rockford Dance Company, Junior Company. 

Botanica & 2013 Spring Events
Save the Date
Gardening Large: a City, a Park, a Garden
Wednesday, April 17, 2013   

Save the date to welcome spring with your floral friends during Klehm's spring garden luncheon held at Giovanni's. This year's speaker is Terry Guen, founder of the award-winning, Chicago-based Terry Guen Design Associates, Inc.  In her presentation, "Gardening Large: a City, a Park, a Garden," Ms. Guen will discuss the need to develop a passion for nurturing the earth, through planning, design, and gardening. Giving examples from her own garden projects, she will talk about understanding the local ecology and creating great gardens both for ourselves and for future generations.  Learn More...

 

Check Our Website for Upcoming Events

Visit our website klehm.org to find more about this and other spring events like our Plant Sale and Garden Fair.

Our Mission

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