August 2013 Newsletter 1st Ed.
In This Issue
Bonsai Exhibit & Class
Woodsong - Common Ground
Story Time & Fun
Woodcarvers Exhibit & Presentation
Quick Links
Save the Date
9-7-13

Volunteer Open Forum  August 21st 5:30pm

 Come let us know what you like about volunteering at Klehm, what you'd like to change and how the volunteer program can best work for you in the future.
Bonsai Society Exhibit & Class

Saturday, August 10, 2013
Exhibit 10am-3pm | Class 1pm

Learn the history and philosophy of this elegant horticultural technique. Bill Horschke, president of the Rock River Bonsai Society, will discuss the science of Bonsai and explain how it includes more than the small trees usually associated with this technique.  In addition to the class, the Bonsai Society will have an exhibit of Bonsai trees displayed in the Visitors Center along with information about the art of Bonsai and their club. The exhibit is included in admission to Klehm grounds.

Cost:  Exhibit - included with admission

Class - free to members, $5 in place of admission

Woodsong - Common Ground
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Gates: 4pm | Show: 6pm

Common Ground is a funky dance band covering hits from the 50's through today. This group has an array of vocal talent to offer an eclectic variety of music. They cover artists like Adele, Santana, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder and Maroon 5 with a unique funky flair. You'll be shakin' before the night is through. commongroundjam.com

Cost: $10 per person, $5 members, kids 12 & under free
Story Time & Fun With Two Toads Environmental Experience
Saturday, August 17, 2013   
10am-12pm  
Cost: Included With Admission 
This summer, kids will be captivated as we read from nature themed stories in the Nancy Olson Children's Garden. Each story will be followed up by a related activity with Jan and Mary from the Two Toads Environmental Experience. The fun can keep going when you pack a picnic lunch for the family.  Klehm has two picnic sites, one in the Children's Garden.
Cost: Included with admission
Blackhawk Woodcarvers Exhibit & Presentation
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Exhibit 10am-3pm
Kids Soap Carving 11am | Presentation 1pm

Come to Klehm's Gallery for a special exhibit and presentation by the Blackhawk Woodcarvers.  The exhibit will highlight different forms of wood carving with many examples sure to interest all ages. Kids will delight in using wood tools to carve soap with help from members of the Woodcarvers.  At 1pm they will give a presentation talking about the wood carvings on display.  The Blackhawk Woodcarvers is a local organization whose mission is to continue the old craft of woodcarving by encouraging anyone to seek and learn the art of carving.

Cost:  Included with admission, free to members

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Klehm Events Spring 2013
Our Mission

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