Join us for the grand opening of this year’s seasonal outdoor exhibit, Habitat, and take part in a cicada celebration at the same time!
Elly, our Education and Programing Coordinator (and cicada enthusiast) will host a booth from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, 6/8 to promote Habitat and to celebrate the periodical cicadas.
There will be cicada coloring pages and any kiddo (or adult!) who asks a question about cicadas, Habitat, or Klehm in general will receive a super free, super cool cicada sticker. Feel free to ask any of the cicada questions you have been too afraid to ask…let’s celebrate these magnificent critters and the opening of Habitat!
At 1:00 pm, Elly will lead a guided hike stopping at various Habitat exhibit stops and will journey with attendees to the QR code cicada tour.
Cost: FREE with paid admission and FREE to Klehm members
Saturday, June 8th, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM Guided Hike
Location: Meet at Visitors Center
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102
1 (815) 965-8146
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