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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T123000
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SUMMARY:2026 KidsFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for KidsFest\, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  \nHelp us celebrate Earth Day! Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities from our partners: Trailside Museum\, University of IL Extension\, Brookfield Zoo\, and the Oak Park Public Library\, and Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation. \nTickets are required for this free event.  \nRegister for your preferred session: \n10:00 am: Registration full. \n10:30 am: Registration full. \n11:00 am: Registration full. \n11:30 am: Register here. \n12:00 pm: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/2026-kidsfest/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260108T182310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T173341Z
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SUMMARY:Learn and Grow: Container Gardening with Annuals
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for our popular Learn & Grow gardening lecture series in person at the Conservatory. We will help you prepare for the gardening season and highlight plants available at our Annual Plant Sale. Programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free programs. Ages 18+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApr 22: Container Gardening with Annuals \nHow do others make their containers of annuals look so great? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory 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 here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/learn-and-grow-container-gardening-with-annuals/
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:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180717Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2026.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2026.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2026.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling. \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nMarch 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \nApril – May 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-3/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Learn and Grow: Tomatoes 101
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for our popular Learn & Grow gardening lecture series in person at the Conservatory. We will help you prepare for the gardening season and highlight plants available at our Annual Plant Sale. Programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free programs. Ages 18+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApr 15: Tomatoes 101 \nTomatoes are the most popular crop to grow\, yet even experienced gardeners can still struggle to do it successfully. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the essentials for soil\, sun\, and water\, as well as the basics of caging\, pruning\, and fertilizing. Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/learn-and-grow-tomatoes-101/
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:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:2026 Plant Sale Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 2026 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. \n2026 Plant Sale Key Dates: \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers Only Sale: March 28\, 2026\nSale Opens to the Public: April 11\, 2026\nSale Closes: April 26\, 2026\nPickup Days: May 4-7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details\, access our Plant Sale page here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-sale-2026-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260108T181146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T173224Z
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SUMMARY:Learn and Grow: Preparing for the Growing Season
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for our popular Learn & Grow gardening lecture series in person at the Conservatory. We will help you prepare for the gardening season and highlight plants available at our Annual Plant Sale. Programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free programs. Ages 18+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApr 8: Preparing for the Growing Season \nReady\, set\, grow! It’s time to get back 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 learn how to prepare your soil\, tools\, pots\, and compost to get the most out of the upcoming season. Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/learn-and-grow-preparing-for-the-growing-season-26/
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:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T103000
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CREATED:20260311T184431Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Musical Story Time will feature 30 minutes of music\, instrument exploration\, singing\, and stories for toddlers\, babies\, and caregivers. Featuring a trio of musicians from the Oak Park Farmers Market Band. Please reserve your spot today! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-4/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180717Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2026.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2026.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2026.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling. \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nMarch 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \nApril – May 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-3/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260303T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.\n\nBilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration links: \nMarch : Register here. \nApril : Register here. \nMay : Register here. \nJune : Register here. \nJuly : Register here. \nAugust : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: \nMarch: Register here. \nApril – August: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-3/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260108T175135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192353Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling.* \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees.* \n  \nRegistration Links: \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n*Registration for April and May available March 2026. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-2/2026-02-20/
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:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture:  Building a Drought-Tolerant Garden
DESCRIPTION:We can’t change the amount of rainfall we receive\, but we can adapt the way we garden. Join us as we learn about drought-tolerant gardening: what are the best plants to grow\, and how can we make the most effective use of the rainfall we do receive. Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/gardening-lecture-building-a-drought-tolerant-garden/
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:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20241031T191406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161639Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Oak Park Conservatory to honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. Browse a selection of herbs\, vegetables\, floral\, perennial\, and native seeds. We will have expert gardeners on hand to guide you in getting your garden off to a good start! Please label your seed donations with the variety\, source\, and year when possible. Note the first hour is open to FOPCON Members only.  \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm  | FOPCON Members \n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm   | General Public \nJoin our upcoming lectures to learn the winter sowing essentials. Details HERE. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/seed-swap/
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:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T145254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161825Z
UID:10001499-1769108400-1769112000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture: Winter Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Winter sowing is becoming a more widely known method of growing healthy seedlings\, and we can start winter sowing now!  Join us as we learn about what equipment you’ll need\, how to set it up\, and the timing for growing a variety of seeds. Register here. \nDo not miss the upcoming Seed Swap\, and get your garden started! Details here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/gardening-lecture-winter-sowing/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20260108T175135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T192353Z
UID:10001529-1768555800-1768562100@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling.* \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees.* \n  \nRegistration Links: \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n*Registration for April and May available March 2026. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-2/2026-01-16/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T164326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T152005Z
UID:10001528-1763717400-1763723700@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nSeptember 19\, 2025.  Fall Seeds. \nOctober 17\, 2025.  Night Flyers. \nNovember 21\, 2025.  Treeing Around. \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nSeptember – November 2025: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n  \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026/2025-11-21/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20251110T163829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T163829Z
UID:10001533-1763200800-1763211600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Winter Greens Open House
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Nov 14-Dec 21\, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\n\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\, spruce tops\, and more will be available along with many other natural items for your winter decoration needs.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/winter-greens-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T144754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T145834Z
UID:10001498-1763060400-1763064000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture:  Houseplant Pest Management
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/gardening-lecture-houseplant-pest-management/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T164326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T152005Z
UID:10001527-1760693400-1760699700@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nSeptember 19\, 2025.  Fall Seeds. \nOctober 17\, 2025.  Night Flyers. \nNovember 21\, 2025.  Treeing Around. \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nSeptember – November 2025: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n  \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026/2025-10-17/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T144427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T150744Z
UID:10001497-1760641200-1760644800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture:  Author Talk\, Mysterious Moths
DESCRIPTION: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 photographic journey into the intriguing world of moths\, exploring which of our native plants are most enticing to these lovely Lepidopterans. We can all greatly benefit the ecosystem around us by “moth gardening” in our yards! We are excited to host Chelsea Gottfried\, co-author of Gardening for Moths\, for this program. This lecture is co-sponsored by West Cook Wild Ones. Register here. \nChelsea Gottfried is a naturalist from Crawford County\, Ohio. In 2020\, she founded Forest Friends\, a nature-based preschool where children learn and explore in nature. An avid native plant gardener and a passionate entomologist\, Chelsea’s areas of expertise include moths\, bees\, dragonflies\, and damselflies. She enjoys capturing up-close images of insects and flowers using macrophotography. Her first book\, Gardening for Moths: A Regional Guide\, which she co-authored with Jim McCormac\, was released in 2023 and features many of her photographs.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/gardening-lecture-author-talk-mysterious-moths/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250311T190034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T154142Z
UID:10001474-1758909600-1758916800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Uncorked September 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets are $25. Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. FOPCON members receive a 20% discount. Contact operations@fopcon.org for a discount code before registering. Tickets are $25 ($20 for FOPCON Members). Ages 21+ \nRegistration Full. Vendors: Taco Mucho & BlackOut Bakery. Music by The Replays.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-september-2025/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T111500
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T164326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T152005Z
UID:10001526-1758274200-1758280500@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nSeptember 19\, 2025.  Fall Seeds. \nOctober 17\, 2025.  Night Flyers. \nNovember 21\, 2025.  Treeing Around. \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nSeptember – November 2025: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n  \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026/2025-09-19/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T143342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T143342Z
UID:10001496-1757617200-1757620800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture: Growing Garlic
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/gardening-lecture-growing-garlic/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250819T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T150538Z
UID:10001501-1757237400-1757244600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant and Tool Exchange
DESCRIPTION: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+ \nDrop Off\, 9:30-10:30A \nPick Up\, 11:00-11:30A \nRegister here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/fall-plant-and-tool-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T094955
CREATED:20250312T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160625Z
UID:10001493-1756375200-1756382400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nFREE. Register for all sessions here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2025/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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