Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling

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

Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like! Help […]

Free

30th Annual Garden Walk: Sunday, June 23 10:00 – 4:00

Join Us for the 30th annual Garden Walk in Oak Park and River Forest. Enjoy an exciting self-guided tour featuring unique private and public gardens. The walk will take place rain or shine. Advance tickets are available  at gcoprf.org until 5:00 PM on June 22. Members of FOPCON and GCOPRF are eligible for discounted tickets […]

Uncorked June 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

Uncorked July 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: How to Plant Bulbs for Spring Blooms

Online

Thursday, Aug 22 7:00-8:00P                     Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms at this free, virtual event. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your garden, and how many you need for a full […]

Free

Uncorked August 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

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

Online

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

Online

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