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
Are you seeking a leadership opportunity in our community? Are you interested in joining a group of board members whose passion is promoting interest in the Oak Park Conservatory and offering
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