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.
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
The Park District of Oak Park has closed the Conservatory through Friday, March 27. The PD will re-evaluate on Thursday, March 26th facility accessibility based on the status of the
Drop-In, It’s FREE! Saturdays from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and Sundays from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Money doesn’t grow on trees but chocolate does and that is a