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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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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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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132911
CREATED:20260311T184431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T184548Z
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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:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132911
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T103000
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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:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132911
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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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-3/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
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:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T150000
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20260226T194114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T194613Z
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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-2-2-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20260303T182056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T185946Z
UID:10001678-1772618400-1772620200@fopcon.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20250819T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193314Z
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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. \nNEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door. \n  \nRegistration links: \nJanuary : Register here. \nFebruary : Register here. \nMarch : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: (Feb 4\, Mar 4) \nFebruary – March: Register here. \n  \n\nRegistration links for Spring/Summer coming on March 2026.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2-2-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20250819T145736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T150142Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20250819T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193314Z
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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. \nNEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door. \n  \nRegistration links: \nJanuary : Register here. \nFebruary : Register here. \nMarch : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: (Feb 4\, Mar 4) \nFebruary – March: Register here. \n  \n\nRegistration links for Spring/Summer coming on March 2026.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2-2-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
UID:10000624-1770814800-1770822000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20250819T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193314Z
UID:10000233-1770804000-1770805800@fopcon.org
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. \nNEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door. \n  \nRegistration links: \nJanuary : Register here. \nFebruary : Register here. \nMarch : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: (Feb 4\, Mar 4) \nFebruary – March: Register here. \n  \n\nRegistration links for Spring/Summer coming on March 2026.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2-2-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
UID:10000623-1770210000-1770217200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20250819T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193314Z
UID:10000232-1770199200-1770201000@fopcon.org
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. \nNEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door. \n  \nRegistration links: \nJanuary : Register here. \nFebruary : Register here. \nMarch : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: (Feb 4\, Mar 4) \nFebruary – March: Register here. \n  \n\nRegistration links for Spring/Summer coming on March 2026.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2-2-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
UID:10000622-1769605200-1769612400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20250819T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193314Z
UID:10000231-1769594400-1769596200@fopcon.org
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. \nNEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\nThis program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door. \n  \nRegistration links: \nJanuary : Register here. \nFebruary : Register here. \nMarch : Register here. \n  \nFor Bilingual Story Time sessions: (Feb 4\, Mar 4) \nFebruary – March: Register here. \n  \n\nRegistration links for Spring/Summer coming on March 2026.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2-2-8-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,For Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
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:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T132912
CREATED:20251210T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160456Z
UID:10000621-1769000400-1769007600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Plant Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456\, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-help-desk-2-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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