Fall Perennial & Tool Exchange: September 12, 2020

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

Join other gardeners in our outside garden and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at FOPCON’s annual Fall Exchange. Advanced registration is required to attend this free event.  Drop […]

Donate today to our Annual Appeal

The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory plans to celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2021. We have the community to thank for the strength and longevity of this institution. While […]

Compost 101 Virtual Lecture: October 7, 2020

Online

What is compost? How do you incorporate it into your garden and lawn? What are the different types of compost and how do you create your own? This lecture will […]

Shop the 2020 Winter Greens Market: in person or online!

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

Market open November 13th and runs until December 20th, 2020.  In-person shopping runs during normal Conservatory hours: 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday. Shop the Oak Park Conservatory's Winter Greens Market for a selection […]

Seed Starting: January 28

Online

This event has reached maximum capacity.  We will record the seminar and post a link on our website within one week.  Thank you for your support and understanding! Are you […]

Create an Indoor Oasis with Houseplants: February 11

Growing houseplants is a great way to start gardening while enhancing the beauty and health of your home. You’ll learn about different types of houseplants, growth requirements, identification, and treatment […]

Tree and Shrub Pruning Basics: February 25, 2021

Online

Although it may be cold and snowy outside, winter is actually the best time of year to prune your deciduous plants. Learn when to get out your pruners, how to […]

Spring Open House — May 1, 2021

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

Join us as we celebrate the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory’s 35th Anniversary in the Discovery Garden. Come explore our new musical and discovery play pieces. Plus we’ll have […]

Story Time at the Conservatory: Wednesday mornings

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

Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden. Adults and children must both register to attend this event. Only registered participants will […]

Take Home TET (Toddler Exploration Time): May 21

Young learners will be delighted with stories, lessons and crafts lead virtually by our education docents.  Participants will pick up a craft bag from the Oak Park Conservatory prior to […]