Join in the all-day celebration of Arbor Day. Participants will kick off the day planting trees throughout the Arboretum before picking out a free tree courtesy of the City of Rockford. They’ll end Arbor Day with the annual Arbor Dash 5k (pre-registration is required.) Attend the full day or come for whatever works with your schedule.

To sign up for the Arbor Dash 5k, click here or call 815-965-8146. Registration is $20 for Klehm members and $25 for non-members. All runners will receive a complimentary Arbor Dash T-shirt. 

This event is made possible by our partners, Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and City of Rockford Government.

10:00 AM – Remarks & Arbor Day Proclamation 
10:15 AM – Tree Planting Event Begins
12:30 PM – Tree Planting Event Ends (estimated)
1:00 PM – City of Rockford Tree Giveaway Begins (while supplies last)
2:30 – 3:30 PM – How to Kill a Tree Class
5:30 PM – City of Rockford Tree Giveaway Ends | Arbor Dash 5K Runner Registration Begins
6:30 PM – Arbor Dash 5K Race Begins