FOPCON is looking for volunteers for events, programming, story time, plant care, and more! Click here to learn more about our opportunities and the time commitments for various tasks.
Come explore Summer and the gardens at the Oak Park Conservatory. Hands-on activities are led by garden volunteers outside in our Discovery Garden. Learn about native Illinois Ecosystems and have
Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. All participants (children and caregivers) must register to attend story time. Story time takes place
In celebration of the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory’s 35th Anniversary, join us in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden on Saturdays from 10:00am to noon, as we explore pollinators
Videos and other materials from our Member Lectures and Learn & Grow series are available. Just click on Previous Lectures from the Events + Programs drop down.
Were you unable to make it to our lecture about Winter Pruning on February 25? The University of Illinois Extension, which oversees the Illinois Master Gardeners program, has shared a
Our lecture on Creating an Indoor Oasis with Houseplants, presented by the Conservatory’s own Greenhouse Supervisor Kent Gentry, sold out! But you can watch the video or download the slide
Our seed starting lecture, featuring local gardener extraordinaire Jill Niewoehner, sold out! However, you can watch the video here.
We are delighted to announce that IL Public Health guidelines have allowed the Conservatory to reopen to visitors! Face masks must be worn at all times and a limit of
The Conservatory remains closed to the public due to COVID-19. FOPCON staff continues to work remotely, so email is the best line of communication at this time. We look forward
We are pleased to share video and/or PowerPoint presentations from some of our recent lectures. Click below to learn more: more content will be added as it becomes available.
The Park District of Oak Park is making the prudent and measured decision to cancel all recreation programs and closing all facilities, including the Conservatory, effective today, March 13. This
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