Uncorked July 26th, 6 – 8 pm

The Grosso Family Band is playing Uncorked!  Join us for a night of music outdoors and enjoy appetizers from Oak Park Brewing with wine and craft beer from Oak Park Brewing […]

(Rain)Forest Bathing August 15th from 7 – 8 pm

Share an experience of Forest Bathing at the Conservatory on August 15th from 7 - 8 pm.  Roberta Jannsen, a Master Naturalist, Master Gardener and certified in prairie conservation will […]

Uncorked August 23rd 6 – 8 pm

Uncorked features the live music of Andreas Kapsalis.   Andreas Kapsalis joined us last year.  He is an innovative guitarist and a composer.  Enjoy appetizers from Wild Onion Tied House Oak […]

Fall Perennial, Houseplant and Garden Tool Exchange

Saturday, September 7th from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join other gardeners and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory […]

Uncorked September 27 – Rain or Shine!

The gardens are in full bloom!  Come to the final Uncorked of the season in the outdoor garden.  We will have live music by Timothy Robyn Coan, a singer songwriter and […]

Member Lecture October 10th – Solar Panels

Lecture: Behind the Scenes Solar Panels with Adam Perri from Windfree Solar on October 10th at 7 pm at the Conservatory.  Join us and learn about the solar panels at […]

NEW! Member Benefit

Become a member of the Friends and enjoy a NEW benefit.   Our membership gives you free admission and/or reciprocal privileges to over 300 Gardens, Arboreta and Conservatories nationwide.  We are happy […]

Rain Gardens 101: How To, January 23

Oak Park Public Library Main 834 Lake Street, IL, United States

Are you curious about Rain Gardens and how they can benefit your garden? Join us as Jerry Hossli, University of IL Extension Master Gardener, Composter and Naturalist introduces us to […]

Our “Friends in Bloom” Membership Drive

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

Join today!  Start enjoying all the benefits of membership, including the following: - Free admission to our Learn & Grow lecture series (every Thursday in April) and Member Lectures. - […]

KidsFest March 1st, 10 am – 2 pm

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

Come to our FREE event at the Oak Park Conservatory!!  Due to the popularity of this event - tickets are required. What’s All this Buzz About?  This year we are […]

Plant Sale 2020 moves Online

Our 31st Annual Plant Sale has moved to online-only due to circumstances this year with COVID-19.  Order plants online with curbside pick-up.   Click HERE to begin your online shopping.  Shopping is available […]

Learn and Grow lectures in April – To Be Determined

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

The Conservatory is temporarily closed due Coronavirus (COVID-19).  All programs at the Conservatory will not be available during the closure.  April 2 lecture is Cancelled.  Please check back for updates […]