FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St. | Rockford, IL 61102
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Media Contact: Carrie Schommer | cschommer@klehm.org
National Public Gardens Day at Klehm
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is proud to join the American Public Gardens Association and 550+ Public Gardens Nationwide in Celebrating an Annual Day of Awareness that Honors the Role Public Gardens Play in Promoting Plant and Water Conservation, Education and Environmental Leadership
Rockford, IL, Friday, May 8, 2015 - The annual tradition of celebrating public gardens on the Friday preceding Mother's Day weekend will continue this year on May 8, 2015 as Klehm Arboretum joins communities throughout the United States in celebration of National Public Gardens Day.
Presented by the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), this annual day of awareness invites communities nationwide to explore the
diverse beauty of their local green spaces and to take advantage of the conservation, education and environmental preservation resources public gardens provide. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden will be participating in National Public Gardens Day by offering free admission.
The 2015 National Public Gardens Day will be celebrated by more than 550 North American botanic gardens, arboreta, museums, zoos and entertainment gardens with special events, tours and activities.
National Public Gardens Day was created to drive local and national exposure to the importance of building sustainable environments through plant and water conservation, education and community engagement.
In celebration of botanical gardens, arboreta, conservatories, educational gardens and historical landscapes, many of the APGA's 550+ member institutions will offer visitors time to enjoy the beauty of the gardens while learning about each garden's commitment to education, research and environmental stewardship. MAY 8, 2015 IS THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY.
