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Mark your calendar. There’s always something amazing happening at Klehm.
Garden Fair Weekend 2023
June 3 – 4, 2023
Experience a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden décor, art, educational information booths and more! Listen to live music performances in our Fountain Garden while enjoying a meal from local food truck vendors.
Opening Reception for David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators
June 9, 2023
Celebrate a special evening at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden with an Opening Reception for David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators exhibit!
David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators
June 10 – September 10, 2023
Consisting of 10 larger-than-life sculptures made of reclaimed forest wood and other natural materials that will astound visitors of all ages.
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What Can I Experience at Klehm?
As one of Rockford, Illinois’ top outdoor family-friendly destinations, there’s something for everyone. Our 155 acres of woodlands and botanical gardens feature a children’s garden, 1.4 miles of paved paths, 3 miles of wooded trails and much more!
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Children’s Garden
Explore Kid’s Creek for interactive stream play and frolic through our splash pad! Enjoy different kid-friendly gardens, an observation tower and oversize play structures that invite children to experience nature in a playful setting.
Garden
Pavillion
This spacious outdoor tented venue and landscaped patio is perfect for hosting wedding receptions as well as corporate and social functions.




National Pollinator Week is coming June 19-25 and we are kicking it off early with Raines Honey Farm! Local honey farmer, Phillip Raines, will be at Klehm to give a free presentation all about honey bees and the benefits of honey! Join us Saturday, June 17th to catch the pollinator buzz!
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He’s a very entertaining speaker!
Get your tickets now for our Woodsong Summer Concert Series kicking off June 25 and catch the opening act, The Hurricane Project! Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and tickets are $15 for non-members and $10 for Klehm members. Make sure to bring food and drinks to enjoy during the concert!
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Our busy spring keeps on going! Construction on our new Dwarf Conifer Garden continues, while the Rhododendron & Azalea Dell is filled with color. And some peony varieties have already begun to bloom in our Fountain Garden, too! Stop out and see what you're missing today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you still have the peony business?
It’s a great place for a walk 🌺
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
So beautiful 🌸🌸
Yoga in the Garden is back for another summer season! In each of Stephanie’s classes, students will learn a variety of poses and sequences to gain flexibility and strength in Klehm’s beautiful and peaceful Fountain Garden. ... See MoreSee Less
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Is this beginner friendly?