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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T151953Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Lecture - Author Talk: Grass Isn’t Greener: Nurturing Nature at Home
DESCRIPTION:What if your backyard could help save the planet? With a few thoughtful changes\, your yard can become a vibrant refuge for pollinators\, birds\, and bugs—and a surprisingly powerful force for conservation. In this inspiring and practical talk\, conservation educator and author/photographer Danae Wolfe shares how reimagining your outdoor space can support biodiversity and build climate resilience. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective\, a spark of wonder\, and the tools to transform your little patch of earth into something wilder\, wiser\, and more alive. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/virtual-gardening-lecture-pollinator-parkways/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTAMP:20260729T153712Z
CREATED:20260714T201550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153712Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Children (18 months – 5 years) and their caregivers will be delighted with stories\, lessons\, and hands-on 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 25 children and their caregivers.  FREE. \nThemes: \nSeptember 18\, 2026.  Harvest. \nOctober 16\, 2026.  Fall Fun. \nNovember 20\, 2026.  BRRR! \nJanuary 15\, 2027.  In the desert. \nFebruary 19\, 2027. What’s hatching. \nMarch 19\, 2027. Branches and buds. \n  \nRegistration Links (September – November): \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Register HERE. \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Register HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2026-2027/2026-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001712-1793181600-1793183400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T103000
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UID:10001713-1793786400-1793788200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T103000
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T111500
DTSTAMP:20260729T153712Z
CREATED:20260714T201550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153712Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Children (18 months – 5 years) and their caregivers will be delighted with stories\, lessons\, and hands-on 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 25 children and their caregivers.  FREE. \nThemes: \nSeptember 18\, 2026.  Harvest. \nOctober 16\, 2026.  Fall Fun. \nNovember 20\, 2026.  BRRR! \nJanuary 15\, 2027.  In the desert. \nFebruary 19\, 2027. What’s hatching. \nMarch 19\, 2027. Branches and buds. \n  \nRegistration Links (September – November): \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Register HERE. \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Register HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2026-2027/2026-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001718-1796810400-1796812200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001719-1797415200-1797417000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001720-1798020000-1798021800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-12-23/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261230T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001721-1798624800-1798626600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2026-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001722-1799229600-1799231400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001723-1799834400-1799836200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270115T111500
DTSTAMP:20260729T153712Z
CREATED:20260714T201550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153712Z
UID:10001959-1800005400-1800011700@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Children (18 months – 5 years) and their caregivers will be delighted with stories\, lessons\, and hands-on 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 25 children and their caregivers.  FREE. \nThemes: \nSeptember 18\, 2026.  Harvest. \nOctober 16\, 2026.  Fall Fun. \nNovember 20\, 2026.  BRRR! \nJanuary 15\, 2027.  In the desert. \nFebruary 19\, 2027. What’s hatching. \nMarch 19\, 2027. Branches and buds. \n  \nRegistration Links (September – November): \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Register HERE. \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Register HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2026-2027/2027-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001724-1800439200-1800441000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T201039Z
CREATED:20260714T195539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T201039Z
UID:10001950-1800558000-1800561600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Lecture: Veggie Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:You’re thinking about veggie seeds you bought and those you might pick up at the seed swap\, and you’re wondering if you can start some indoors now. Yes! Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and learn the growing conditions and equipment needed\, how to prevent some bug and disease issues\, which veggies to start now\, and which to start in the ground later. Registration coming soon. \nJoin us at the Seed Swap and get your garden started! Details here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/virtual-gardening-lecture-veggie-seed-sowing/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T200840Z
CREATED:20260714T200840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T200840Z
UID:10001952-1800788400-1800799200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Oak Park Conservatory to honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. Browse a selection of herbs\, vegetables\, floral\, perennial\, and native seeds. We will have expert gardeners on hand to guide you in getting your garden off to a good start! Please label your seed donations with the variety\, source\, and year when possible. Note that the first hour is open to FOPCON Members only.  \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm  | FOPCON Members \n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm   | General Public \nJoin our upcoming lectures to learn how to start your veggie seeds. Details HERE. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/seed-swap-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001725-1801044000-1801045800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001726-1801648800-1801650600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001727-1802253600-1802255400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T200017Z
CREATED:20260714T200017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T200017Z
UID:10001951-1802372400-1802376000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Lecture: Winter Pruning 101
DESCRIPTION:A warm day is tempting you to be in the garden\, but it’s too early for cleaning beds or planting …it’s a perfect day for pruning shrubs! Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and learn why winter pruning is important\, how to prune\, and which shrubs benefit most from a trim this time of year. Registration coming soon.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/virtual-gardening-lecture-winter-pruning-101/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001728-1802858400-1802860200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270219T111500
DTSTAMP:20260729T153712Z
CREATED:20260714T201550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153712Z
UID:10001960-1803029400-1803035700@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2026/2027
DESCRIPTION:Children (18 months – 5 years) and their caregivers will be delighted with stories\, lessons\, and hands-on 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 25 children and their caregivers.  FREE. \nThemes: \nSeptember 18\, 2026.  Harvest. \nOctober 16\, 2026.  Fall Fun. \nNovember 20\, 2026.  BRRR! \nJanuary 15\, 2027.  In the desert. \nFebruary 19\, 2027. What’s hatching. \nMarch 19\, 2027. Branches and buds. \n  \nRegistration Links (September – November): \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Register HERE. \n10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Register HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2026-2027/2027-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270224T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154213Z
CREATED:20260729T153851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154213Z
UID:10001729-1803463200-1803465000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every week\, children and their caregivers enjoy nature-themed stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. Throughout the month\, we offer two new formats of the Story Time program; see details below. \nOn the first Wednesday of the month\, children are introduced to a new language through Bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time. \nThe second Wednesday of the month is Musical Story Time\, featuring stories along with music led by a trio from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nAugust : Register here. \nSeptember : Register here. \nOctober : Register here. \nNovember : Register here. \nDecember : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nAugust: Register here. \nSeptember – December registration included in the regular Story Time Link.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3-2/2027-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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