In the Outdoors: Weekend Warrior
Be “In the Outdoors” all season long! Experience all Seth B. Atwood Park has to offer during a FREE monthly series of activities that highlight different aspects of the park. Continue Reading
Welty Kids: Fireflies
Learn about fireflies, hear a story about their behavior and life cycle, and go on a nature hike to try to catch and observe a few.
Wonderful Wednesday: Strawberry Kokedama
Make a kokedama moss ball and plant a strawberry plant in it. Cost: $6/8 (resident / non-resident), $4/6 for kids ages 5-17 (resident / non-resident), $2/3 for kids ages 3-4 Continue Reading
Wonderful Wednesday: Strawberry Kokedama
Make a kokedama moss ball and plant a strawberry plant in it. Cost: $6/8 (resident / non-resident), $4/6 for kids ages 5-17 (resident / non-resident), $2/3 for kids ages 3-4 Continue Reading
By the Light of the Silvery Moon Hike
Stroll through the outdoors on a moonlit night. All ages welcome. Register here.
Little Seedlings Program
Listen to a story, do a themed craft and take a hike around Klehm. This week’s theme is flowers. Program is designed for kids ages 3-6. Register here. Cost: $9 Continue Reading
Bat Nights in the Garden
Hike around the garden listening to bat signals. Register here.
Free Day at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Enjoy the garden and children’s splash area for free! Take a ride on the Klehm Shuttle for $1.
Free Storytime and Garden Exploring
Listen to a story read by Mary Read from the Rockford Dance Company at Anderson Japanese Gardens. This event is for kids 3-5, but siblings are welcome.
Planting Air Plants and Creating a Hanger
Learn how to plant and take care of an air plant. Create a hanger and get a starter plant! Cost: $6/8 (resident / non-resident), $4/6 (resident / non-resident), $2/3 (resident Continue Reading