Discovery Garden Exploration Time Thursdays

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

Come explore Summer and the gardens at the Oak Park Conservatory.  Hands-on activities are led by garden volunteers outside in our Discovery Garden.  Learn about native Illinois Ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden.  FREE.  No registration required.  Will not run during inclement weather. Topics: June: Butterflies and Bugs July: Water Works August: Fossil Fun

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

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

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. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Event Series Plant Help Desk

Plant Help Desk

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 [email protected] or call 708-725-2456, ext. 2. This is a new […]

Fall Plant and Tool Exchange

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

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 pots and drop them off at our Garden Pot Return so they can be reused and kept out of landfills. Please bring at least one […]

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

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

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. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Event Series Plant Help Desk

Plant Help Desk

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 [email protected] or call 708-725-2456, ext. 2. This is a new […]

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

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

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. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Event Series Plant Help Desk

Plant Help Desk

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 [email protected] or call 708-725-2456, ext. 2. This is a new […]

Lecture: Native Shrubs Belong in Every Garden

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Thursday, Sept 19 7:00-8:00P      Not only do native shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil, help sequester carbon, and help create a habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome Adrian Ayres Fisher […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025

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 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 20, 2024.  Apples.  Register HERE […]

Free
Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

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

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. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Event Series Plant Help Desk

Plant Help Desk

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 [email protected] or call 708-725-2456, ext. 2. This is a new […]