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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2023/2024
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:\nFriday\, September 22\, 2023.  Fall Fun.  Register HERE for 9:30.  Register HERE for 10:30. \nFriday\, October 20\, 2023.  Creepy Crawlies.  Register HERE for 9:30.  Register HERE for 10:30. \nFriday\, November 17\, 2023.  Who’s Eating Whooo?  Register HERE for 9:30.  Register HERE for 10:30. \nFriday\, January 19\, 2024.  BRRR!  Register HERE for 9:30.  Register HERE for 10:30. \nFriday\, February 23\, 2024.  In the Desert.  Register HERE for 9:30.  Register HERE for 10:30. \nFriday\, March 15\, 2024.  Whoosh.  Register HERE for 9:30.  Register HERE for 10:30.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2023-2024-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T200000
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SUMMARY:2024 Learn and Grow Lectures
DESCRIPTION: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 advance.  \nApril 3\, 7-8pm -Preparing for the Growing Season \nYou’re ready 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 find out how to prepare your soil\, tools\, pots\, and compost to get the most out of the upcoming season. Register HERE. \nApril 10\, 7-8pm – Container Gardening \nHow do others make their containers of annuals look so great? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for tips on how to match up plants with complementary colors\, textures\, and heights to design a container you’ll be proud of. Plants from the Annual Plant Sale will be showcased. Director of Horticulture Patti Staley is our presenter. Register HERE. \nApril 17\, 7-8pm – Pest Management for Veggies \nEven the most experienced gardeners might have pests on their tomatoes or peppers. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the most common pests: how to identify them and the pros and cons of various ways to manage them including pesticide-free approaches. Register HERE. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/check-out-our-2024-learn-and-grow-lectures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T123000
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SUMMARY:2024 KidsFest
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest\, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. \nCelebrate 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 the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. \nTickets are required for this free event. \n10 am: Register HERE \n10:30 am: Register HERE \n11 am: Register HERE \n11:30 am: Register HERE \nNoon: Register HERE
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/2024-kidsfest/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T113000
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling
DESCRIPTION: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! \nHelp keep plastic pots out of our landfills – save your garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant Sale and return them for reuse. Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next year’s sale and kept out of landfills. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. \n\nDrop off: 9:30-10:30 AM\nPick up: 11:00-11:30 AM\n\nRegister HERE for this FREE event. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/spring-plant-and-tool-exchange-plastic-pot-recycling/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T103000
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-05-22/
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:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-05-29/
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:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-06-05/
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:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T020457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T010301Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics:\nJune: Butterflies and Bugs\nJuly: Water Works\nAugust: Fossil Fun
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-thursdays/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T103000
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UID:10000146-1718186400-1718188200@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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-06-12/
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:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-06-19/
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:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240420T234623Z
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SUMMARY:30th Annual Garden Walk: Sunday\, June 23 10:00 - 4:00
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMembers of FOPCON and GCOPRF are eligible for discounted tickets until 5:00 pm on June 22. FOPCON members should email director@fopcon.org to receive the code.  Children 12 and under are free. Participants must provide their own transportation.  \nOnline purchases will end at 5:00 pm on June 22. All tickets are $23 on the day of the event (cash\, credit\, debit or check). On Sunday\, June 23 you may purchase tickets in person at the Oak Park Conservatory or the Cheney Mansion from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. \nThis is a joint venture of the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest (GCOPRF) and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) and benefits the missions of both groups. 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/30th-annual-garden-walk-sunday-june-23-1000-400/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-06-26/
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:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240514T162724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T020919Z
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SUMMARY:Uncorked June 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 in the Rubinstein Garden under the night sky from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ \nTickets are $20. Please register in advance online at pdop.org to reserve your spot. FOPCON members receive a 10% discount. Contact director@fopcon.org for a discount code prior to registering.  \nJune 28: Register HERE. \nMusic by Tim Coan. Local artisan: Olive and Well. Food by Happy Apple Pie Shop. \nJuly 26:  Register HERE. \nMusic by Szurko Trio.  Local artisan:  River Forest Chocolates.  Food by Kribi Coffee/Buzz Cafe. \nAugust 23: Register HERE. \nMusic by Tom Lowery Trio.  Local artisan: Todd and Holland Tea.  Food by Empanadus. \nSeptember 27: Register HERE. \nMusic by Victoria Storm.  Local artisan:  Bead In Hand.  Food by Trattoria 225. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-2024/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-07-03/
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:20240710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-07-10/
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:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-07-17/
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:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-07-24/
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:20240726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240514T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T191123Z
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SUMMARY:Uncorked July 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 in the Rubinstein Garden under the night sky from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ \nTickets are $20. Please register in advance online at pdop.org to reserve your spot. FOPCON members receive a 10% discount. Contact director@fopcon.org for a discount code prior to registering.  \nJuly 26:  Register HERE. \nMusic by Szurko Trio.  Local artisan:  River Forest Chocolates.  Food by Kribi Coffee/Buzz Cafe. \nAugust 23: Register HERE. \nMusic by Tom Lowery Trio.  Local artisan: Todd and Holland Tea.  Food by Empanadus. \nSeptember 27: Register HERE. \nMusic by Victoria Storm.  Local artisan:  Bead In Hand.  Food by Trattoria 225. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-2024-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-07-31/
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:20240807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-08-07/
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:20240814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-08-14/
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:20240815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T020457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T010301Z
UID:10000805-1723716000-1723723200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics:\nJune: Butterflies and Bugs\nJuly: Water Works\nAugust: Fossil Fun
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-thursdays/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
UID:10000156-1724234400-1724236200@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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-08-21/
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:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T020457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T010301Z
UID:10000806-1724320800-1724328000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics:\nJune: Butterflies and Bugs\nJuly: Water Works\nAugust: Fossil Fun
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-thursdays/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240420T234120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T234120Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  How to Plant Bulbs for Spring Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Aug 22 \n7:00-8:00P                     \nJoin 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 effect. Ask your questions on growing bulbs and how to get started.   A Zoom link will be sent out to participants on the day of the lecture.  \nPresented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) \nThis is a FREE\, virtual event.  A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the lecture. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/lecture-bulbs-spring-blooms-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240514T171021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T183156Z
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SUMMARY:Uncorked August 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 in the Rubinstein Garden under the night sky from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ \nTickets are $20. Please register in advance online at pdop.org to reserve your spot. FOPCON members receive a 10% discount. Contact director@fopcon.org for a discount code prior to registering.  \nAugust 23: Register HERE. \nMusic by Tom Lowery Trio.  Local artisan: Todd and Holland Tea.  Food by Empanadus. \nSeptember 27: Register HERE. \nMusic by Victoria Storm.  Local artisan:  Bead In Hand.  Food by Trattoria 225. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-2024-3/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-08-28/
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:20240829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T020457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T010301Z
UID:10000807-1724925600-1724932800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics:\nJune: Butterflies and Bugs\nJuly: Water Works\nAugust: Fossil Fun
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-thursdays/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240517T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T014757Z
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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.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/story-time-at-the-conservatory-2/2024-09-04/
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:20240908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T212650
CREATED:20240826T202902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T203653Z
UID:10000872-1725787800-1725795000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant and Tool Exchange
DESCRIPTION: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 plant to participate in the plant exchange. Drop off\, 9:30-10:30A. Pick up\, 11:00-11:30A. Ages 18+ \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/fall-plant-and-tool-exchange/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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