Meeting Schedule

All Meetings Take Place at Olbrich Botanical Garden 

Schedule is Approximate as Follows:

• 12:00 pm Doors Open for Setup
• 12:30 Socializing During Plant Judging
• 1:00 Meeting Begins; Announcements
• 1:15 Show & Tell Table 
• 1:45 pm Break 
• 2:00 Guest Speaker, In-Person
• 3:00 pm Plant Sales
• 3:15 pm Closing Thoughts & Door Prizes
• 3:30 pm Meeting Ends  

Our speaker will be Arnie Klehm from Klehmgro Nurseries out of greater Chicago, IL.  Arnie was gifted his first orchid when he was 19 years old from his father. He hasn't stopped since. From American Orchid Society judge, award-winning Paphiopedilum breeder, and a lifelong career in greenhouse operations.  

Klehm and plants are synonymous. Their family grown, award-winning plants can be found at Chicagoland Farmer's Markets, six Woodman's grocery stores, Orchid Shows, direct customer sales, and pop-ups.  Situated on 15 beautiful acres in the lush growing area of Hampshire IL, KLEHMGRO features one expansive greenhouse, hoop houses, and a peony field.