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 free in-person lecture and then browse a selection of herbs, vegetables, floral, perennial, and native seeds. We will have volunteers on hand to guide you […]
Ready to add a flavor-packed pantry staple to your garden this year? Onions are a fantastic addition to a home garden and a key ingredient in many delicious recipes! Join us for this free, virtual lecture to learn all about growing your own onions. We’ll discuss starting from sets or seeds, choosing the right variety for […]
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, September 22, 2023. Fall Fun. Register […]
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, September 22, 2023. Fall Fun. Register […]
The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory gardening experts will help you prepare for the growing season and highlight plants available at our 35th 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 […]
Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Encounter live bats from […]
Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like! Help […]
Join Us for the 30th annual Garden Walk in Oak Park and River Forest. Enjoy an exciting self-guided tour featuring unique private and public gardens. The walk will take place rain or shine. Advance tickets are available at gcoprf.org until 5:00 PM on June 22. Members of FOPCON and GCOPRF are eligible for discounted tickets […]
This year's Uncorked planning committee has been busy pulling together a great summer lineup for our community. Lots of new musicians, artisans, and food, plus some of our favorites from the past. This is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks with friends outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Join us […]
This year's Uncorked planning committee has been busy pulling together a great summer lineup for our community. Lots of new musicians, artisans, and food, plus some of our favorites from the past. This is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks with friends outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Join us […]
Thursday, Aug 22 7:00-8:00P Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms at this free, virtual event. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your garden, and how many you need for a full […]
This year's Uncorked planning committee has been busy pulling together a great summer lineup for our community. Lots of new musicians, artisans, and food, plus some of our favorites from the past. This is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks with friends outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Join us […]
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