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Upcoming Events In 2008
Our facility is full of events year 'round.
We also have several ongoing programs from Spring
into early Fall. |
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Quarterly
Membership Meetings
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Saturday, February 23
(9am-11am)
Wednesday, May 14 (4pm-6pm)
Wednesday, August 20 (4pm-6pm)
Saturday, November 15 (9am-11am) |
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Wood Song Music in the Garden
Concert Series
June 15 - Randy Sabien
July 13 - Chubby Carrier
& the Bayou Swamp Band
August 10 - Tingstad and Rumbel
September 7 - Reptile Palace Orchestra
Menu Order Form |
Warm
breezes, flowers in bloom, a sumptuous picnic supper, plus great live
musical entertainment…it’s the perfect summer evening.
Gates open at 4pm
Concerts start at 6pm
Cost:
Four concert series: Klehm member $45
Non-members: $55
Individual concerts: Klehm member $15
Non-members: $18
Children under 16 free |
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Klehm Membership
Meeting
August 20 |
All
members are invited to attend Klehm’s quarterly membership meeting.
New member reception immediately following every meeting.
Time: 4pm-6pm |
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Preserving Local Foods: Home Canning Update
September 17
9:00 - 10:30 am
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JoAn
Todd, University of Illinois Extension, Nutrition and Wellness
Educator leads a program that teaches how to preserve and can your
garden harvest. To register,
contact the U of I Extension Office at 815.986.4357, email
mbowe@illinois.edu, or online
at
www.extension.illinois.edu/winnebago. |
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Autumn @ the Arboretum
October 4 & 5 |
Bring the
entire family out for a day of fun at our annual celebration of fall
festival. Pumpkins, horse-drawn wagon rides, activities for the kids,
scarecrows, cider and more. Time:
10am-4pm
Cost: Free admission |
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Scarecrows on Parade
October 4
During Autumn @ the Arboretum
Rules and Entry Form |
Concept:
Teams have 60 minutes to completely assemble their scarecrow on site
at Klehm Arboretum. Scarecrows will remain on display at the arboretum
throughout the fall season.
Divisions:
Individuals/ Families: ($10 entry fee)
Groups/ Clubs ($20 entry fee)
Businesses ($50 entry fee)
Categories:
Traditional – Traditional, old fashioned or classic design
Humorous – Makes you smile, cartoon, comic book characters
“Green” – No made-made materials, organic materials only
Prizes will be awarded in each category, plus a People’s Choice Award.
Entry deadline is September 1, 2008.
Get the rules and Entry Form
For additional information, please call 815-965-8146. To volunteer for the
event call Judy at 815-874-7138. |
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Sage Symposium
November 1
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Discover the
pleasures of native gardening presented by three nationally acclaimed
gardening experts.
Time:
8:30am-3pm
Cost: Klehm members $70
Non-members $85 |
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Klehm Membership
Meeting
November 15 |
All
members are invited to attend Klehm’s quarterly membership meeting.
New member reception immediately following every meeting.
Time: 9am-11am |
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Ongoing Programs |
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May
through October – Drop in Days at Klehm
Saturdays: 8am–11am
We’ve set aside the second Saturday of
each month to welcome the public to lend a hand in our gardens and
grounds. All tools provided. Your three hours of help really makes a
difference. May 10, June 14, July 12, August 12, September 13 and
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June 14 through the summer - Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Saturdays: Noon–3pm
Have a gardening or plant question?
Master Gardeners are the experts to turn to and they will be at Klehm
on Saturdays beginning June 14. |
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June 16 through September 29 – Plant-a-Row Drop Off Site
Mondays: 9am–7pm
Klehm Arboretum is proud to be a
collection site for donations of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Donations benefit local pantries and soup kitchens. For more
information about Plant-a-Row for the Hungry please call 815-986-4357. |
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June 16 through September 29 - Farmer’s Market
Mondays: 4pm–7pm
Every Monday you can buy locally grown
produce at the area’s first evening Farmer’s Market. For vendor
inquiries please call 815-965-8146. The only evening
Farmer's Market in Rockford!If
you would like to be a Vendor at our Farmer's Market, fill in our
Vendor Form
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