Join our knowledgeable volunteers who care for this garden and enjoy a wide variety of wildflowers in their native setting.
Learn which woodland wildflowers you can use in your own shady yard. We will discuss soil, sun and moisture requirements, unique adaptations, pollinators and the benefits of using Illinois natives in your yard. Ask questions, learn, and enjoy the beauty of spring at this special program included with your admission to Klehm!
Cost: Free with admission!
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Meet in Visitors Center before traveling out to Vi Bates Wildflower Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102
1 (815) 965-8146
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Plant Sale Fundraiser 2025
April 4th – May 4th, 2025 – Online Shopping!
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden’s annual Plant Sale Fundraiser is coming soon! Purchase your plants online beginning April 4th and pick up your order on May 9th or May 10th in the Garden Pavilion 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.
Arbor Day Celebration
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Join us for our Arbor Day Celebration and take part in one of our great activities (tree giveaway, tree planting, tours) on this free admission day!
In Honor Of Trees Tranquility Walk
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
On this twilight stroll through the forest, we will consider the relationship we have with trees, and honor those living beings that give us so, so much.
Garden Fair Weekend 2025
Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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.
Rooted in Rockford: Art and Tree Science at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
June 7, 2025 – May 30, 2026
Get ready for an all-new seasonal outdoor exhibit blending tree science and artwork by Illinois-based artists at Klehm!
Call for Artists is now open – click to learn more!