Category: News

Exploration Station September

Topic: Hide and Seek This free  program runs September through May •  Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm •  Sundays 1:30 – 3:30 pm The Friends docents help children and others learn

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A Volunteer You Should Know

Max Frueh began volunteering with the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory in September 2012.  For the past six years, Max has dedicated his time to our pot washing station

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Exploration Kit

Our kits were in the news!  Click on the link for the Oak Leaves article http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/news/ct-oak-park-conservatory-school-tl-0510-story.html  and read about how great the new FOPCON Exploration Kit is.   A BIG thank you to Linda

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Plants you wear

Exploration Station May

Plants We Wear. This free  program runs Sept – May Note! May 5 – 6 weekend: Exploration Station will be CLOSED during the Plant Sale. We look forward to seeing you

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Butterfly

Job Opening

The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) is seeking a resourceful individual interested in joining our dynamic organization as a part-time Operations Coordinator. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing

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Exploration Station

Exploration Station April

Chocolate. This free program runs Sept – May •  Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm •  Sundays 1:30 – 3:30 pm •  Mondays of school holidays for Columbus Day, Martin Luther King

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Member Lecture Native Bees

Exploration Station March

Buzz Bees Buzz. This free program runs Sept – May •  Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm •  Sundays 1:30 – 3:30 pm •  Mondays of school holidays for Columbus Day, Martin

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Poinsettias at the Conservatory

Poinsettias are on display at the Conservatory throughout the showrooms.  Stop in the Mediterranean Room to see the large display of poinsettias.  Enjoy some holiday cheer with us!

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