Fall Plant and Tool Exchange

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

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 […]

Lecture: Native Shrubs Belong in Every Garden

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Thursday, Sept 19 7:00-8:00P      Not only do native shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil, help sequester carbon, and help create a habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome Adrian Ayres Fisher […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025

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

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: Friday, September 20, 2024.  Apples.  Register HERE […]

Free

Uncorked September 2024

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

This year's Uncorked planning committee has been busy pulling together a great summer lineup for our community. Lots of new musicians, artisans, and food, plus some of our favorites from the past. This is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks with friends outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Join us […]

$20

Lecture: Winterizing Your Garden

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Thursday, Oct 17 7:00-8:00P                     Winterizing your garden is an integral part of preparing your vegetables, flowers, and shrubs for the next growing season. Prepping now means a flourishing garden come spring. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we learn about tasks specific to the cold weather season. Presented by the […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025

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

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: Friday, October 18, 2024.  Nightlife.  Register HERE […]

Free

Event Series Docents in the Showrooms

Docents in the Showrooms

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

Every Sunday from 1-3 pm: When you visit the Oak Park Conservatory, ask our volunteer for information about plants growing in our showrooms.  Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer docents share their knowledge about our collection and welcome your inquiries. This is a new free service for the community.  All ages. Free.

Lecture: Gardening with Grasses and Sedges

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Other than “sedges have edges”, what’s the difference between grasses and sedges? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we learn about these beneficial plants: how they’re used in landscaping, suggested plants for varying conditions of light and soil, and native grasses and sedges that grow well in our zone. Presented by the […]

Free
Event Series Docents in the Showrooms

Docents in the Showrooms

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

Every Sunday from 1-3 pm: When you visit the Oak Park Conservatory, ask our volunteer for information about plants growing in our showrooms.  Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer docents share their knowledge about our collection and welcome your inquiries. This is a new free service for the community.  All ages. Free.

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025

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

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: Friday, November 15, 2024.  Harvest.  Register HERE […]

Free

Winter Greens Open House

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

On Saturday, Nov 16, 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 15-Dec 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM -4:00 PM Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection of […]

Free
Event Series Docents in the Showrooms

Docents in the Showrooms

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

Every Sunday from 1-3 pm: When you visit the Oak Park Conservatory, ask our volunteer for information about plants growing in our showrooms.  Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer docents share their knowledge about our collection and welcome your inquiries. This is a new free service for the community.  All ages. Free.