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 its delicious edible fruit, join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn the history, preservation, and how to incorporate this important tree into […]
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 how to plant, soil preparation, spacing, care, and dividing of these lovely plants. This is a FREE, virtual event. A zoom link will be emailed […]
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 gardening levels. Registration is required for these free virtual programs. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance. FREE April 6, 7-8pm - […]
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. Each month is a different topic. FREE. Registration required. September 16, 2022: Seeds and Gourds 9:30 am Register HERE 10:30 am Register HERE October 14, […]
Enjoy an exciting self-guided tour of select private gardens and one public garden in Oak Park and River Forest. The walk will take place rain or shine. This is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mophead or panicle? Bigleaf or oakleaf? There’s so much information on hydrangeas that it can be confusing. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the many […]
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 […]
Plants that eat animals? That’s a spooky Halloween thought! Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and learn about carnivorous plants – what they are, tricks they use to trap their […]
Join us January 28th at the Oak Park Conservatory to celebrate National Seed Swap Day and honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. You can attend a […]