Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory along with Kay Perry from the Illinois Orchid Society for a FREE virtual lecture to learn about the care and growing of orchids. Questions answered in this talk: What is an orchid? How much light does it need? How much should I water? Should I really be […]
Join us as we celebrate the springtime at Oak Park Conservatory. We’ll have activities and fun for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on programs in the Discovery Garden and music featuring ProMusica singers. Plus Master Gardeners will provide repotting services–bring your plant and new pot and our volunteers will repot your plant for you. Kids can […]
Learn how native plants offer a host of benefits in your garden. West Cook Wild Ones will teach us about native plants: how to select the best plants for shady, wet and sunny gardens; where to purchase natives; and how to care for them. Register HERE. A zoom link will be email to all registrants prior […]
Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration is required. Limited to 25 children and their caregivers. FREE. Themes: Friday, March 18, 2022. Eggs. Register HERE for 9:30-10:00 Friday, April […]
Growing garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow. Join us as we learn when and how to plant, what type of garlic to grow, and when to harvest it. Jerry Ford from Living Song Farm will share his extensive knowledge with us! Presented by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. A Zoom Link […]
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM. Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer. Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM. Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer. Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]
It’s not too early to think about fall garden tasks to be completed before the first frost sets in. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the best time for moving and dividing plants, lifting dahlias, planting fall bulbs, and completing other fall garden projects. Our speaker will be Jennifer Suszek, […]
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM. Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer. Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and tools at the Fall Plant and Tool Exchange, presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Save your garden plastic pots and drop them off at our Garden Pot Return so they can be reused and kept out of landfills. Please bring at least one […]
Mophead or panicle? Bigleaf or oakleaf? There’s so much information on hydrangeas that it can be confusing. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the many varieties and how to grow and care for these beautiful blooming shrubs. This is a FREE, virtual event. A zoom link will be emailed to […]
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM. Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer. Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]
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