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.

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.

Event Series 2025 Learn & Grow Lectures

Learn and Grow: Preparing for the Growing Season

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

You’re ready to get into the garden, but there’s a lot to do besides deciding which plants you’re interested in. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to find out how to prepare your soil, tools, pots, and compost to get the most out of the upcoming season. 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.

Event Series 2025 Learn & Grow Lectures

Learn and Grow: Setting your Veggie Garden up for Success

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

How can you help your veggie garden be successful, starting with veggie seedlings now and planting more later in the year?  Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for info on prepping the beds, planting and tending the initial plants, and creating a succession planting plan for additional crops throughout the growing season. Register […]

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, April 11, 2025.  Leaving The Nest. […]

Free

2025 Plant Sale Kickoff

Announcing the 2025 Plant Sale! Almost half of our selection is NEW! We have many of your long-time favorites as well. Members receive two weeks of priority shopping. 2025 Plant Sale Key Dates: March 29: Website Opens + Member Online Sale Begins at 8AM April 12: Public Online Sale Begins By 10AM April 27: Online […]

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.

Event Series 2025 Learn & Grow Lectures

Learn and Grow: Companion Planting 101

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

How do others make their containers of annuals look so great? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Plant Sale Committee Members for tips on how to match up plants with complementary colors, textures, and heights to design a container you’ll be proud of. Plants from the Annual Plant Sale will be showcased. Register […]

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.

2025 KidsFest

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

Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Help us celebrate Earth Day with live raptors! Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education is our featured presenter. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities from our partners: Trailside Museum, University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and […]

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.