Steve A.
10/11/2023
Certainly it's not anything comparable to the big popular arboretums and botanical gardens those may think of, but for Rockford it's good. It's not a humongous one, but there's plenty of ground to...
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
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2715 S Main St
Rockford, IL 61102
This year-round garden, which started as a commercial nursery, includes 155 acres of trees and 300 woody plant species mapped and labeled. The gardens include: a Rhododendron and Azalea dell, Hosta Garden, Nancy Olsen's Children's Garden, Fountain Garden, Demonstration Garden, Peony Garden, Grasses Garden,Woodland Wildflower Garden and Plant-a-Row garden. There are several signature events hosted each year also. Botanica luncheon,Garden Fair, Plant Sale, Woodsong Concert Series, Autumn in the Arboretum and Twilight in the Garden are all popular annual events.
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3.514 reviews
Adam K.
5/26/2025
The garden in the name is a bit confusing as it's more about trees. Like 98% trees, 2% flowers. Keep in mind I visited in the 3rd week of may...there should be some more flowers. There was a bit...
Chris J.
8/5/2023
The Klehm is a bit of a hidden gem. Rockford has the Japanese Gardens and the Nicholas Conservatory and I feel like they are a bit more well known, but the Klehm also is a worthy stop. It's got a...
Amy A.
7/21/2022
Beautiful and well-maintained. Friendly service. We spent most of our time in the Children's garden which is also well-kept and such a fun summer activity! There's an interactive stream (bring...
Ron R.
10/19/2021
Klehm has a new party tent! Concrete floors, aluminum frame w zip up removable walls. These photos from a corprate awards banquet but they specialize in weddings.
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