TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by FOPCON's education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration for 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15 is required. Limited to 30 children and their caregivers.  FREE. Themes: Friday, October 18, 2024.  Nightlife.  Register HERE […]

Free
Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Event Series Docents in the Showrooms

Docents in the Showrooms

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Sunday from 1-3 pm: When you visit the Oak Park Conservatory, ask our volunteer for information about plants growing in our showrooms.  Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer docents share their knowledge about our collection and welcome your inquiries. This is a new free service for the community.  All ages. Free.

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Lecture: Gardening with Grasses and Sedges

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Other than “sedges have edges”, what’s the difference between grasses and sedges? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we learn about these beneficial plants: how they’re used in landscaping, suggested plants for varying conditions of light and soil, and native grasses and sedges that grow well in our zone. Presented by the […]

Free
Event Series Docents in the Showrooms

Docents in the Showrooms

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Sunday from 1-3 pm: When you visit the Oak Park Conservatory, ask our volunteer for information about plants growing in our showrooms.  Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer docents share their knowledge about our collection and welcome your inquiries. This is a new free service for the community.  All ages. Free.

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by FOPCON's education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration for 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15 is required. Limited to 30 children and their caregivers.  FREE. Themes: Friday, November 15, 2024.  Harvest.  Register HERE […]

Free

Winter Greens Open House

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

On Saturday, Nov 16, join us for a winter greens open house! Live demos of creating holiday containers and wreaths will be going on throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. No registration required. Nov 15-Dec 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM -4:00 PM Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection of […]

Free
Event Series Docents in the Showrooms

Docents in the Showrooms

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Sunday from 1-3 pm: When you visit the Oak Park Conservatory, ask our volunteer for information about plants growing in our showrooms.  Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer docents share their knowledge about our collection and welcome your inquiries. This is a new free service for the community.  All ages. Free.

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]