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
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.
Phone: (708) 725-2460
615 Garfield
PO Box 1096
Oak Park, IL 60304
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