Annual Appeal Matching Grant

The Friends Board secured a challenge grant that will match – dollar for dollar – any new gifts received before December 31, 2021, up to $7,500. That means your gift […]

Seed Starting for Beginners — January 27, 2022

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

Learn the basics about seed starting and growing your own plants and vegetables in this lecture and demonstration at the Oak Park Conservatory. Our growing expert, Lissa Dysart (aka The […]

Free

The Art of Landscape Design — February 24, 2022

Online

**Now VIRTUAL.**  A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Are you curious about the principles of landscape design? How do you approach your garden space with an artistic […]

Free

KidsFest

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

Join us at KidsFest for our popular annual family event presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory! Our theme this year is Animal Mysteries! Children will have an […]

Free

Get the Dirt — Your Garden Questions Answered

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Get the Dirt--Your Garden Questions Answered Join us for this Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our plant experts. Plus, you’ll learn what to be doing now […]

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Save the Date for the 2022 Plant Sale!

The countdown to the 2022 Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Plant Sale has begun! We are pleased to be able to host this popular fundraiser for the 33rd straight […]

Learn and Grow Lectures are back this April!

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The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Master Gardeners will highlight plants that will be available at our Annual Plant Sale. Come learn with us -- programs are for all […]

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Spring Open House

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

Join us as we celebrate the springtime at Oak Park Conservatory. We’ll have activities and fun for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on programs in the Discovery Garden and music featuring […]

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Gardening with Native Plants

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Learn how native plants offer a host of benefits in your garden. West Cook Wild Ones will teach us about native plants: how to select the best plants for shady, […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): Spring 2022

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 our education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different […]

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