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SUMMARY:How to Grow Garlic
DESCRIPTION: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 it.  Jerry Ford from Living Song Farm will share his extensive knowledge with us!  Presented by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  A Zoom Link will be provided prior to this FREE event.  \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/how-to-grow-garlic-8-25-22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling
DESCRIPTION: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 our annual Plant Sale and drop them off at our Plastic Pot Recycling.  Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next year’s sale and kept out of landfills. \n\nDrop off: 9:30-11:30 am\nPick up: 12:30 pm\n\nRegister HERE for this FREE event. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/spring-plant-and-tool-exchange-2022/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION: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 topic. Advanced registration is required. Limited to 25 children and their caregivers.  FREE. \nThemes:\nFriday\, March 18\, 2022. Eggs. Register HERE for 9:30-10:00 \nFriday\, April 22\, 2022.  Trees.  Register HERE for 9:30-10:00.  Register HERE for 10:30-11:00 \nFriday\, May 20\, 2022.  Music in the Garden. Register HERE for 9:30-10:00.  Register HERE for 10:30-11:00
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-spring-2022/
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:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T052522
CREATED:20220309T184554Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn how native plants offer a host of benefits in your garden. West Cook Wild Ones will teach us about native plants: how to select the best plants for shady\, wet and sunny gardens; where to purchase natives; and how to care for them. Register HERE. \nA zoom link will be email to all registrants prior to this FREE event.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/gardening-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the springtime at Oak Park Conservatory. We’ll have activities and fun for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on programs in the Discovery Garden and music featuring ProMusica singers.  Plus Master Gardeners will provide repotting services–bring your plant and new pot and our volunteers will repot your plant for you. Kids can plant seeds to take home too! And learn about the new “Adopt a Parrot” program!  \nMay 1\, 2022  10am-noon \nRegister HERE for this FREE family event!
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/spring-open-house-2022/
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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SUMMARY:Learn and Grow Lectures are back this April!
DESCRIPTION: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 \nApril 6\, 7-8pm – Tomatoes 101 \nLearn the basics of growing tomatoes successfully in this how-to lecture. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the essentials for soil\, sun\, and water. We will also cover caging\, pruning\, and fertilizing. Missed the lecture?  View the video HERE \nApril 13\, 7-8pm – Square Foot Edible Gardening \nAre you interested in learning a method of gardening that makes the most of your space? Join us when the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory offers expert tips on growing culinary herbs and edibles in raised beds and containers using the Square Foot Method. Learn the basics and get a sneak peek into the varieties of edibles available at The Friends Annual Plant Sale.  Register HERE \nApril 20\, 7-8pm – Behind the Scenes: Meet the Plants \nJoin the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about new plants featured at The Friends’ Annual Plant Sale. Plus learn tips and tricks for using annuals to enhance and beautify your garden space. Register HERE \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/learn-and-grow-lectures-are-back/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:The Friends in Bloom membership drive is happening now!
DESCRIPTION:Be a Friend: Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory by April 15 to access early online ordering for our 2022 Plant Sale\, new reciprocal privileges at over 300 gardens nationwide\, discounted tickets to the Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk\, and more! https://fopcon.org/join-fopcon/ \nOnline shopping for the Plant Sale begins April 5\, and opens to the public on April 18.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/2022-membership-drive/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Wonderful World of African Violets (Gesneriads): October 14\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society President\, Janet Spencer\, presents a FREE virtual lecture on Gesneriads (African violets). Learn about this diverse plant family of over 3\,500 species and countless cultivars that are widely distributed over all continents except Antarctica. You’ll learn variety of form\, size\, color\, and ease of growing these amazing plants. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Register HERE.  \nA zoom link will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/an-introduction-to-the-wonderful-world-of-african-violets-gesneriads-october-14-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Taste of Uncorked: July 23\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  Andreas Kapsalis will provide the evening’s entertainment.  Our alcohol sponsors will be One Lake Brewing and Anfora Wine Merchants.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   Ages 21+ \nPre registration is required.  Click here to be taken to the Park District of Oak Park’s registration page. \n$15 per ticket[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2962″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2960″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/taste-of-uncorked-june-25-2021-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Get the Dirt -- Your Garden Questions Answered: July 20\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this live virtual Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our plant experts. Plus\, you’ll learn what to be doing now in your garden. You can submit questions in advance or come with your questions and our panelists will guide you. Register here for this program on July 20 from 7-8pm. \nA Zoom link will be emailed to you to attend this virtual lecture.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/get-the-dirt-your-garden-questions-answered-july-20-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T110000
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Conservatory: Wednesday mornings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enjoy stories\, songs\, and puppets led by our volunteer docents in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden. Adults and children must both register to attend this event. Only registered participants will be admitted. Maximum of 15 participants with limited capacity to allow for social distancing.  FREE\, with a suggested $5 donation at the door. \nStory Times are held every Wednesday  at 10 and 11am.  To register\, visit pdop.org and type Storytime in the search box.  You can then select and register for individual sessions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T200000
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SUMMARY:Succulents Virtual Lecture: July 30\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to nurture succulents and help them thrive. Discover the best light\, location and humidity for your plants. Plus you’ll learn when and how to repot your plants and how to determine signs of stress. FREE for FOPCON members with code\, $10 for non-members. Visit www.fopcon.org to become a member. \nTo register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/succulents-virtual-lecture-july-30-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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