Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms. Tickets are $25. Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold […]
Explore summer in the Discovery Garden! Enjoy hands-on activities led by our garden docents outside. Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden! June: Pollinators. July: Water Play August: In the Dirt FREE. Register for all sessions here.
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and tools at the Fall Plant and Tool Exchange. 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 plant to participate in the plant exchange. Ages 18+ […]
Garlic is usually harvested in July, but did you know that it is planted in the fall? Join us as we learn about this easy-to-grow crop: what type of garlic to grow, when and how to plant it, and how to harvest your bulbs and scapes. Register here.
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: September 19, 2025. Fall Seeds. October 17, […]
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms. Tickets are $25. Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold […]
Though seldom seen due to their nocturnal nature, moths are every bit as beautiful and charismatic as their butterfly cousins. Their role as pollinators is essential to the survival of many of our plants, especially orchids. Most importantly, moths and their caterpillars are food for birds, bats, and countless other animals. We will take a […]
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: September 19, 2025. Fall Seeds. October 17, […]
Pests aren’t only in our gardens – they often end up on our houseplants, as well. Join us as we learn about how to prevent pests from showing up, identify them if they do, and how to effectively treat them and keep them from spreading. Register here.
On Saturday, Nov 15, 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 14-Dec 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection […]
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: September 19, 2025. Fall Seeds. October 17, […]
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: January 16, 2025. Frosty. February 20, 2025. […]