Category: News

2025 Plant Sale Committee Picks

We asked Plant Sale Committee Members what some of their favorite plants are from this year’s sale. Check out plants we look forward to offering at our sale this year.

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Tour Docents Needed

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

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Being a Docent: Sharing a Two-Way Spark

When groups come to visit the Oak Park Conservatory, they’re treated to a fun educational experience thanks to our trained volunteer docents. Getting a personalized tour, learning from our experts,

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Sparking Curiosity, Cultivating Futures

If you’ve ever participated in a docent-guided tour of the 95-year-old Oak Park Conservatory, you likely know the feeling you experience afterward. You’ve discovered something new or learned about a

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FOPCON Bids Farewell to John Seaton

On September 17, 2024, the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and many long-time volunteers, members, and past staff of the Conservatory gathered to wish their friend John Seaton farewell

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