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September 2017
Uncorked at the Oak Park Conservatory | Sept 22, 2017
Features at next Uncorked On Friday, September 22, enjoy music from the Szurko Trio, interesting items from Bead in Hand, wine and craft beer from Sugar Beet Co-op, and light appetizers from Angie’s Pantry. Purchase advance tickets online… at pdop.org or at the Oak Park Conservatory (credit card only); or at the door (cash or credit card). $18 at the door/$16 in advance and $14 in advance for FOPCON members (one per individual member; two per family member; four per… Find out more »October 2017
Bids for Buds Online Auction
Bidding is open October 6 thru 29th!
Visit www.32auctions.com/fopcon2017 to bid!
Proceeds will help support Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) educational programs and events and the preservation of this historic gem.
2017 Member Lecture Series: Cultivating Joy
Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, October 22 for Joy of Preserving the Harvest: an Herbal Thanksgiving presented by Cheryl Munoz from Sugar Beet Schoolhouse Just as the season is waning you’ll learn how to use the last of our perennial herb harvest to add amazing flavor to your Thanksgiving Feast. This demo and tasting will feature Herb Garlic Compound Butter, Rosemary Apple Sauce and a Rustic Fresh Herb Stuffing. Light refreshments will be served. FREE for FOPCON members;…
Find out more »August 2020
Five Ways to Preserve the Harvest Virtual Lecture: August 5, 2020
Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will cover five ways to preserve your garden harvest – from canning to freezing to drying and root-cellaring. Emily will offer in-depth descriptions of fermentation and water-bath canning, versatile and accessible methods of home food preservation suitable for many common home-grown fruits and vegetables. FREE. To register for the event, click here.
Find out more »November 2020
Shop the 2020 Winter Greens Market: in person or online!
Market open November 13th and runs until December 20th, 2020. In-person shopping runs during normal Conservatory hours: 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday. Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection of winter greens for your home. An array of fresh greens including balsam, fir, boxwood, winter berries, magnolia tips and spruce tops will be available along with many other natural items for your winter decoration needs. There is also a lovely selection of poinsettias, amaryllis, and other winter-flowering plants. Drop…
Find out more »February 2021
