Uncorked at the Oak Park Conservatory | Sept 22, 2017

Features at next Uncorked On Friday, September 22, enjoy music from the Szurko Trio, interesting items from Bead in Hand, wine and craft beer from Sugar Beet Co-op, and light appetizers from Angie’s Pantry. Purchase advance tickets online… at pdop.org or at the Oak Park Conservatory (credit card only); or at the door (cash or […]

Bids for Buds Online Auction

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

Bidding is open October 6 thru 29th!
Visit www.32auctions.com/fopcon2017 to bid!
Proceeds will help support Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) educational programs and events and the  preservation of this historic gem.

2017 Member Lecture Series: Cultivating Joy

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

Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, October 22 for Joy of Preserving the Harvest: an Herbal Thanksgiving presented by Cheryl Munoz from Sugar Beet Schoolhouse Just as the season is waning you’ll learn how to use the last of our perennial herb harvest to add amazing flavor to your Thanksgiving Feast. This demo and […]

Give to the Annual Appeal!

FOPCON’s Annual Appeal is in full swing.  All contributions help us continue our mission to provide educational and recreational programs and to support projects that benefit the Conservatory.  Just last year we added the Discovery Garden Exploration Time (DGET) program which runs March – October, weather permitting on Wednesdays and Saturdays plus we agreed to […]

Poinsettia Tours – Two tour times

First Tour: 11 am - noon Second Tour: 2 pm - 3 pm Tickets are $10 each.  Join us for a tour of the poinsettia display at the Oak Park Conservatory led by FOPCON docents. Learn about our poinsettia production at the Conservatory, the history of the poinsettia and general care tips. The tour includes […]

KidsFest SOLD OUT – March 4

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

SOLD OUT - Tickets are required this year and we are sold out.  Thank you for your interest in attending KidsFest!  Join us for KidsFest at the Conservatory.   This year we welcome presenters from Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education who will bring live birds to meet and see.  Our theme is Illinois Backyard Animals.  We will […]

Member Lecture March 18: Discover the Truth about Native Plants

Discover the Truth about Native Plants We welcome Freyja Kendrick from DigRightIn Landscaping to our member lecture.  Freyja has a degree in horticulture and is a member of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA).  Her speaking engagements have included the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, Go Green La Grange and the Brookfield Public Library. Her […]

Plant Sale May 4 – May 6

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

It's our 29th Annual Plant Sale! Members' Sale Friday, May 4 from 2 pm - 6 pm Public Sale Saturday, May 5 from 8 am - 4 pm Sunday, May 6 from noon - 3 pm Check out the Plant Sale catalog here. Become a FOPCON Member and shop early at the Members' sale or preorder […]