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I continue to discover the many wonderful benefits of Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) membership. Some highlights of membership include discounts on popular summer ticketed events such as

I heard about the Oak Park Conservatory from my former landlord 9 years ago. I started planting herbs and small vegetables in the back yard of the apartment. She saw

Winter sowing is a simple, low-maintenance way to start seeds outdoors during winter using recycled containers as mini greenhouses. Inspired by our recent lecture on sowing seeds, I spent last

You may recognize Anders Gullberg from his job helping customers bag their groceries at the River Forest Jewel, where he has worked for the past 8 years. Or maybe you’ve

When Oak Park resident Dawn Stockmo retired, she decided to seek volunteer opportunities right in her own backyard. Surrounded by neighbors with young children, they suggested she look at the

Sophia is not your typical 10-year-old. She loves all of the things a child her age does, such as going to the park and the pool, and playing with her

On a very hot and steamy July day, representatives of the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Plant Sale Committee took a journey out to the western suburbs to explore

We asked Plant Sale Committee Member Janice Roberts for her expert suggestions for a 22-24” planter.  Here is what you will need to create a Hot & Sunny Planter.  Filler