As a new retiree in 2022, Yolanda was looking for meaningful volunteer work and a sense of community. Yolanda soon found great joy in reading to young children during Story
While visiting the Oak Park Conservatory with his children, Berwyn resident Mario Lucero discovered a connection to his Mexican heritage. “I have been taking my two boys to the Oak
When groups come to visit the Oak Park Conservatory, they’re treated to a fun educational experience thanks to our trained volunteer docents. Getting a personalized tour, learning from our experts,
If you’ve ever participated in a docent-guided tour of the 95-year-old Oak Park Conservatory, you likely know the feeling you experience afterward. You’ve discovered something new or learned about a
On September 17, 2024, the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and many long-time volunteers, members, and past staff of the Conservatory gathered to wish their friend John Seaton farewell
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
We are putting out a call for volunteers to help at the Oak Park Conservatory. Our early childhood education programs are free to the community and are very popular with
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
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
As the gardening season gets underway, we encourage our FOPCON members to support our longtime FOPCON retail partners. Members enjoy a 10% discount on purchases. Bring your membership card when
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