Klehm is hosting a virtual “open house” where teachers, principals, administrative assistants, and others can drop in to ask questions about our new field trip program. You will also get a sneak peek at our pre-packed backpacks for our leaders!
The field trips are self-guided and go through a variety of activities based on outdoor hands-on learning. Klehm is pleased to offer field trip experiences for students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade on two broad topics: Trees and Ecology.
(This webinar is intended for educators and administrative professionals)
Registration through Zoom is required.
Cost to Attend: FREE!
Monday, April 29, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Online Webinar via Zoom
(Registration required)
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102
1 (815) 965-8146
Explore More Events
Wildflower Walk
Friday, May 10th, 2024
Join Education & Programming Coordinator Elly for a woodland wildflower walk!
Smithsonian’s Habitat: Protecting Habitats Protects Lives
Saturday, June 8th – Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Habitat explores the stories and science of habitats, and the plants, animals, and humans that call them home. The exhibition features 14 different outdoor displays, sculptures and other interactive features throughout Klehm’s grounds and gardens.
Woodsong Summer Concert Series – Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” a Heartache Tonight show is a true Eagles concert experience featuring all the timeless classic songs from one of the greatest rock bands of all time!
Woodsong Summer Concert Series – The Yacht Rock-ettes
Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Sail on with The Yacht Rock-ettes – the world’s first and only female lead yacht rock cover band, bringing you lovers all the smooth rock of the 70s and early 80s!
Woodsong Summer Concert – Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Respect! A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is a tribute group that features a 10 piece orchestra fronted by the incomparable Da’Quela “Cookie” Payne that pays homage to the music of the late great, Aretha Franklin.
Woodsong Summer Concert – Icons of Country Tribute to Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert presented by GigRoster.com™
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
Icons of Country Tribute to Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert presented by GigRoster.com™ stands out as an unparalleled tribute show, bringing together two exceptionally talented country tribute artists (Keith Urban & Miranda Lambert) for an unforgettable evening!
Woodsong Summer Concert – Heart of Glass: A Tribute to Blondie
Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Heart of Glass: A Tribute to Blondie is a tribute group of passionate musicians dedicated to paying homage to one of the most iconic and influential bands of the 70s and 80s!
Plant Sale Fundraiser 2024
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden’s annual Plant Sale Fundraiser is now open! Purchase your plants online through the end of April and pick up your order on May 10th or May 11th in the Indoor Gallery of the Visitors Center at Klehm.
These plants have been carefully selected to be new or unique varieties of beloved perennials that would be a great addition to your home landscape.
Garden Fair Weekend 2024
Saturday, June 1st & Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
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.
True Nature Tranquility Walk
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Join us for our last Tranquility Walk of the 2023 – 2024 season. Experience the transition from day into night and listen to the wonderful, unintelligible voices of the evening forest and its inhabitants.