TET (Toddler Exploration Time): Spring 2022

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 our education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different […]

Free

Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling

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

Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory-sponsored annual Spring Plant and Tool Exchange.  Save your garden plastic pots from […]

Free

How to Grow Garlic

Online

Growing garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow.  Join us as we learn when and how to plant, what type of garlic to grow, and when to harvest […]

Free

Bulb Planting for Spring Blooms

Online

Join the Conservatory's Director of Horticulture, Patti Staley, to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms at the free, virtual event. Participants will learn when and […]

Chile Peppers Lecture

Online

When it comes to chile peppers, there are literally thousands of varieties that come in all shapes, sizes, colors and, of course, levels of heat. Join the Friends of the […]

Intro to the Native Paw Paw Tree

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Asimina triloba, the North American pawpaw, is more ancient than the native peoples of the Americas -- it goes back millions of years. With a renewed interest in pawpaw and […]

Growing Irises

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Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome the American Iris Society for this lecture on growing irises. You will learn the basics of when, where, and […]

Check out our 2023 Learn and Grow Lectures!

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The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Master Gardeners will highlight plants that will be available at our Annual Plant Sale. Come learn with us -- programs are for all […]

Free

Toddler Exploration Time: Third Fridays in the Rubinstein Room

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

9:30-10:15 am and 10:30-11:15 am  Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory education volunteers. […]

Lecture: Fall Gardening Checklist

Online

It’s not too early to think about fall garden tasks to be completed before the first frost sets in. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about […]

Free

Uncorked 2023

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

Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night […]

$20