Uncorked at the Oak Park Conservatory | Sept 22, 2017

Features at next Uncorked On Friday, September 22, enjoy music from the Szurko Trio, interesting items from Bead in Hand, wine and craft beer from Sugar Beet Co-op, and light appetizers from Angie’s Pantry. Purchase advance tickets online… at pdop.org or at the Oak Park Conservatory (credit card only); or at the door (cash or […]

Bids for Buds Online Auction

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

Bidding is open October 6 thru 29th!
Visit www.32auctions.com/fopcon2017 to bid!
Proceeds will help support Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) educational programs and events and the  preservation of this historic gem.

2017 Member Lecture Series: Cultivating Joy

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

Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, October 22 for Joy of Preserving the Harvest: an Herbal Thanksgiving presented by Cheryl Munoz from Sugar Beet Schoolhouse Just as the season is waning you’ll learn how to use the last of our perennial herb harvest to add amazing flavor to your Thanksgiving Feast. This demo and […]

Five Ways to Preserve the Harvest Virtual Lecture: August 5, 2020

Online

Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will cover five ways to preserve your garden harvest - from canning to freezing to drying and root-cellaring. Emily will offer in-depth descriptions of fermentation and water-bath canning, versatile and accessible methods of home food preservation suitable for many common home-grown fruits and vegetables. FREE. To register […]

Shop the 2020 Winter Greens Market: in person or online!

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

Market open November 13th and runs until December 20th, 2020.  In-person shopping runs during normal Conservatory hours: 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday. Shop the Oak Park Conservatory's Winter Greens Market for a selection of winter greens for your home. An array of fresh greens including balsam, fir, boxwood, winter berries, magnolia tips and spruce tops will be available […]

Story Time at the Conservatory: Wednesday mornings

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

Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden. Adults and children must both register to attend this event. Only registered participants will be admitted. Maximum of 15 participants with limited capacity to allow for social distancing.  FREE, with a suggested $5 donation at the door. Story Times […]

Get the Dirt — Your Garden Questions Answered: July 20, 2021

Online

Join us for this live virtual Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our plant experts. Plus, you’ll learn what to be doing now in your garden. You can submit questions in advance or come with your questions and our panelists will guide you. Register here for this program on July 20 from […]

Taste of Uncorked: July 23, 2021

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

Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  Andreas Kapsalis will provide the evening's entertainment.  Our alcohol sponsors will be One Lake Brewing and Anfora Wine Merchants.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   Ages 21+ Pre registration is required.  Click here to be taken […]

Fall Perennial & Tool Exchange: September 11, 2021

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

Join other gardeners in our outside garden and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at FOPCON’s annual Fall Exchange.  Drop off materials at the Rubinstein garden gate from 9:30-11:30AM at the Conservatory. Come back to pick up items from 12:00-12:30PM

Designing with Dahlias: September 22, 2021

Online

Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome certified organic grower Tania Cubberly of SkyFall Flowers for a FREE virtual lecture. Tania will introduce us to the beauty of dahlias and discuss the planting, growing conditions, and harvesting of this unique flower. Register HERE. A zoom link will be emailed to all […]

Free

Taste of Uncorked: September 24, 2021

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

Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  Andy Pratt will provide the evening's entertainment.  This month's alcohol sponsors will be The Beer Shop and Anfora Wine Merchants.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   Ages 21+ Pre registration is required.  Click here to be […]

An Introduction to the Wonderful World of African Violets (Gesneriads): October 14, 2021

Online

Join us as the Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society President, Janet Spencer, presents a FREE virtual lecture on Gesneriads (African violets). Learn about this diverse plant family of over 3,500 species and countless cultivars that are widely distributed over all continents except Antarctica. You’ll learn variety of form, size, color, and ease of growing these amazing […]

Free