As the gardening season gets underway, we encourage our FOPCON members to support our longtime FOPCON retail partners. Members enjoy a 10% discount on purchases. Bring your membership card when
“The Domes” in Milwaukee is Well Worth a Special Trip In early May my husband and I traveled to Milwaukee for a family wedding. We had some time to explore,
Are you seeking a leadership opportunity in our community? Are you interested in joining a group of board members whose passion is promoting interest in the Oak Park Conservatory and offering
Do you love plants? We need you! We are expanding our volunteer base and have an immediate need for help in the Ops Room for our upcoming Plant Sale. New
We are seeking people who are interested in becoming trained as tour docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Docent-led tours of the Conservatory offer an in-depth perspective of the plant
New every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert
Be a Friend: Join The Friends by March 30 to access early online ordering for our 2024 Plant Sale, discounted tickets to the Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk, Uncorked, and
The Oak Park Conservatory is a beloved space for all to enjoy. At almost 95 years old, some residents have still never been here. Wednesday Journal’s Joy Aaronson shares why
We were so excited to see the Oak Park Conservatory staff featured on WGN news sharing all the wonderful plants available at the Valentine’s Day Market. Plants are still available
In the cold winter months, most outdoor gardening slows to a halt. Gardeners are indoors browsing seed catalogs, tending to houseplants, and dreaming of the season ahead. However, there is
In October 2023 my husband and I drove to southwest Michigan to enjoy some fall color and pick apples at our favorite orchard. From there we drove to Mishawaka, IN
I’ve been an avid gardener for many years, to the point where my postage stamp-sized Oak Park backyard is filled to the brim—there isn’t space to add many more plants