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A Retired Brookfield Zoo Curator Visits the Oak Park Conservatory
In July 2024, we had a visit from Ray Pawly who used to live in this area and worked at the Brookfield Zoo many years ago. He wrote us a
In July 2024, we had a visit from Ray Pawly who used to live in this area and worked at the Brookfield Zoo many years ago. He wrote us a
As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to color, there’s one essential gardening task that should be on every Oak Parker’s to-do list: planting bulbs. It might feel
2024 Ball Seed Customer Days July 25, 2024 It was a beautiful summer day when a group of FOPCON volunteers and staff headed to Ball Seed Headquarters. Ball Seed is
Summer is approaching fast and so is travel season. When making your travel plans, remember your Friends of Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) membership when looking for things to do in
“The Domes” in Milwaukee is Well Worth a Special Trip In early May my husband and I traveled to Milwaukee for a family wedding. We had some time to explore,
Now that your plants are home, what can you do to ensure their strongest performance? Read on to learn what our Plant Sale Committee recommends. From Pot to Planting… This
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
No Garden? No Problem. Introducing Kitchen Minis Low on gardening space? Want to have easy access to fresh-grown vegetables in your kitchen? Introducing Kitchen Minis! What are Kitchen Minis? Kitchen
In the cold winter months, most outdoor gardening slows to a halt. Gardeners are indoors browsing seed catalogs, tending to houseplants, and dreaming of the season ahead. However, there is
In October 2023 my husband and I drove to southwest Michigan to enjoy some fall color and pick apples at our favorite orchard. From there we drove to Mishawaka, IN
I’ve been an avid gardener for many years, to the point where my postage stamp-sized Oak Park backyard is filled to the brim—there isn’t space to add many more plants
In early October, my husband and I took a two-week-long road trip to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C. When planning the trip we thought we would take the
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