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SUMMARY:Lecture:  Fall Gardening Checklist
DESCRIPTION: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\, Horticulture Supervisor at the Oak Park Conservatory. \nThis is a FREE\, virtual event.  A zoom link will be emailed to all registrants the day of the lecture. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/lecture-fall-gardening-checklist/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Uncorked 2023
DESCRIPTION: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+ \nTickets are $20. Please register in advance online at pdop.org to reserve your spot. FOPCON members receive a 10% discount. Contact operations@fopcon.org for a discount code prior to registering.  \nJune 23:  Music by Tim Coan.  Local artist: Olive and Well. Food by Empanadus. \nJuly 28:  Music by Szurko Trio.  Local artist:  Einnim.  Food by Happy Apple Pie Shop.  Register HERE. \nAugust 25: Music by James Robinson-Parran.  Local artist: Stern Glass Works.  Food by Betty’s Pizza and Pasta.  Register HERE. \nSeptember 29:  Music by Andy Pratt.  Local artist:  Bead In Hand.  Food by Angie’s Pantry.  Registration coming soon. \n  \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-2023-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T100000
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Garden Walk: Sunday\, June 25th 10:00 - 4:00
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an exciting self-guided tour of select private gardens and one public garden in Oak Park and River Forest. The walk will take place rain or shine. This is a joint venture of the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest (GCOPRF) and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) and benefits the missions of both groups.  \nMembers of FOPCON and GCOPRF are eligible for discounted tickets. FOPCON members should email operations@fopcon.org to receive the code.  Children 12 and under are free. Participants must provide their own transportation.  \nClick here to purchase tickets.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/29th-annual-garden-walk-sunday-june-25th-1000-400/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T140528Z
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SUMMARY:Uncorked 2023
DESCRIPTION: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+ \nTickets are $20. Please register in advance online at pdop.org to reserve your spot. FOPCON members receive a 10% discount. Contact operations@fopcon.org for a discount code prior to registering.  \nJune 23:  Music by Tim Coan.  Local artist: Olive and Well. Food by Empanadus. \nJuly 28:  Music by Szurko Trio.  Local artist:  Einnim.  Food by Happy Apple Pie Shop.  Register HERE. \nAugust 25: Music by James Robinson-Parran.  Local artist: Stern Glass Works.  Food by Betty’s Pizza and Pasta.  Register HERE. \nSeptember 29:  Music by Andy Pratt.  Local artist:  Bead In Hand.  Food by Angie’s Pantry.  Registration coming soon. \n  \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory-sponsored annual Spring Plant and Tool Exchange.  Save your garden plastic pots from our annual Plant Sale and drop them off at our Plastic Pot Recycling.  Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next year’s sale and kept out of landfills. \n\nDrop off: 9:30-11:30 am\nPick up: 12:30 pm\n\nRegister HERE for this FREE event. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/spring-plant-and-tool-exchange-2022/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20211123T195248Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes:\nFriday\, March 18\, 2022. Eggs. Register HERE for 9:30-10:00 \nFriday\, April 22\, 2022.  Trees.  Register HERE for 9:30-10:00.  Register HERE for 10:30-11:00 \nFriday\, May 20\, 2022.  Music in the Garden. Register HERE for 9:30-10:00.  Register HERE for 10:30-11:00
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-spring-2022/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T142839Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 plant seeds to take home too! And learn about the new “Adopt a Parrot” program!  \nMay 1\, 2022  10am-noon \nRegister HERE for this FREE family event!
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/spring-open-house-2022/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T151729Z
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SUMMARY:The Friends in Bloom membership drive is happening now!
DESCRIPTION:Be a Friend: Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory by April 15 to access early online ordering for our 2022 Plant Sale\, new reciprocal privileges at over 300 gardens nationwide\, discounted tickets to the Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk\, and more! https://fopcon.org/join-fopcon/ \nOnline shopping for the Plant Sale begins April 5\, and opens to the public on April 18.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/2022-membership-drive/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210928T160517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T160517Z
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SUMMARY:Take Home TET (Toddler Exploration Time): November 19\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Young learners (18 months – 5 years) will be delighted with stories\, lessons\, and crafts led virtually by our education docents. Participants will pick up a craft bag from the Conservatory with all the pieces needed to complete the craft. On Friday\, we’ll join together virtually to make the project during the Take-Home TET Lesson. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration is required.  FREE for FOPCON members; $8 per participant for non-members. Visit www.fopcon.org to become a member. Contact operations@fopcon.org for discount code if you are a member.   \nSeptember 16 – Tops and Bottoms \nOctober 15 – Leap into Leaves.  Register HERE. \nNovember 19 – Backyard Animals.  Register HERE. \nAdvanced registration required. (Requires advance pickup of materials at the Oak Park Conservatory.) \nRegistration ends one week prior to each session.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/take-home-tet-toddler-exploration-time-september-17-2021-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210818T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T161302Z
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Mushrooms! November 11\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Growing mushrooms is simple\, unique\, and rewarding! Join us for a FREE virtual lecture to learn how you can get started growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms in your kitchen\, basement\, or backyard.  We will discuss the many ways to grow some of our favorite mushrooms like Shiitake\, Oyster\, Lion’s Mane\, Reishi\, Wine Cap\, and more. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Register HERE. \nA zoom link will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/grow-your-own-mushrooms-november-11-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210818T161602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T161602Z
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SUMMARY:So You Want to Grow an Orchid? October 28\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 giving the orchid 3 ice cubes a week? and How do I get my orchid to bloom again? Register HERE. \nA zoom link with be emailed to attendees prior to this event.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/so-you-want-to-grow-an-orchid-october-28-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210818T161916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T161916Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Wonderful World of African Violets (Gesneriads): October 14\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 plants. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Register HERE.  \nA zoom link will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-wonderful-world-of-african-violets-gesneriads-october-14-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210818T162201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T162201Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Uncorked: September 24\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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+ \nPre registration is required.  Click here to be taken to the Park District of Oak Park’s registration page. \n$15 per ticket[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3000″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2960″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/taste-of-uncorked-september-24-2021-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210818T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T162923Z
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SUMMARY:Designing with Dahlias: September 22\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA zoom link will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/designing-with-dahlias-september-22-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210720T182402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T182402Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Perennial & Tool Exchange: September 11\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/fall-perennial-tool-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210520T145158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T145158Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Uncorked: July 23\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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+ \nPre registration is required.  Click here to be taken to the Park District of Oak Park’s registration page. \n$15 per ticket[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2962″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2960″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/taste-of-uncorked-june-25-2021-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210608T140345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T140345Z
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SUMMARY:Get the Dirt -- Your Garden Questions Answered: July 20\, 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 7-8pm. \nA Zoom link will be emailed to you to attend this virtual lecture.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/get-the-dirt-your-garden-questions-answered-july-20-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20210108T202350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T202350Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory: Wednesday mornings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nStory Times are held every Wednesday  at 10 and 11am.  To register\, visit pdop.org and type Storytime in the search box.  You can then select and register for individual sessions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20201103T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T154213Z
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SUMMARY:Shop the 2020 Winter Greens Market: in person or online!
DESCRIPTION:Market open November 13th and runs until December 20th\, 2020.  In-person shopping runs during normal Conservatory hours: 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday. \nShop 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 along with many other natural items for your winter decoration needs.  There is also a lovely selection of poinsettias\, amaryllis\, and other winter-flowering plants. \nDrop off your container to have an arrangement done for you! Limited space available–please call 708-725-2400 to reserve a spot. \nAll forms of payment are accepted. \nShop early for best selection. Limited availability on some products. \nNEW ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE THIS YEAR WITH CURBSIDE OR IN PERSON PICKUP!  Please note: The website does not reflect all the inventory that is available.  For the best selection\, please visit the Conservatory in person! \nVisit the Online Store Here
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/shop-the-2020-winter-greens-market-in-person-or-online/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200805T200000
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SUMMARY:Five Ways to Preserve the Harvest Virtual Lecture: August 5\, 2020
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/five-ways-to-preserve-the-harvest/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20170808T044213Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Member Lecture Series: Cultivating Joy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday\, October 22 for Joy of Preserving the Harvest: an Herbal Thanksgiving \npresented by Cheryl Munoz from Sugar Beet Schoolhouse \nJust 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 tasting will feature Herb Garlic Compound Butter\, Rosemary Apple Sauce and a Rustic Fresh Herb Stuffing. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nFREE for FOPCON members;   $10 for non-members.\nGo to Join FOPCON on our website to become a member. \nPre-register for the lectures at pdop.org/registration or in person at the Oak Park Conservatory (in advance or at the door) or Ridgeland Common using the form in the Park District paper catalog. \nAll lectures held at the Oak Park Conservatory.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/2017-member-lecture-series-cultivating-joy/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171007
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20170901T064659Z
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SUMMARY:Bids for Buds Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Bidding is open October 6 thru 29th! \nVisit www.32auctions.com/fopcon2017 to bid! \nProceeds will help support Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) educational programs and events and the  preservation of this historic gem.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/bids-for-buds-event-and-auction/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T100356
CREATED:20170901T043800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T043800Z
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SUMMARY:Uncorked at the Oak Park Conservatory | Sept 22\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFeatures at next Uncorked\nOn 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. \nPurchase advance tickets online…\nat pdop.org or at the Oak Park Conservatory (credit card only); or at the door (cash or credit card). $18 at the door/$16 in advance and $14 in advance for FOPCON members (one per individual member; two per family member; four per premier member). Admission includes two drink tickets and one food token. Must be 21 or over. Visit fopcon.org//join to become a member.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-at-oak-park-conservatory-sept-22-2017/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:General
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