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 […]
Bidding is open October 6 thru 29th!
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Proceeds will help support Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) educational programs and events and the preservation of this historic gem.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join other gardeners and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory sponsored annual Spring Exchange. Drop off materials from 9:30 am -11:30 am at the Conservatory. Come back to pick up your selection from noon – 12:30 p.m. Please Note: We cannot accept plain hosta […]
Jim Kuehnle and Patricia Niedrich from Clover’s Garden Center will give us a brief history of mosquitos and talk about the science behind the mosquito repellent plants. Discover how to design a patio area garden to repel mosquitos. Come see a sample garden box. Light refreshments will be served. Members and Guests are FREE $10 […]
We will be here rain or shine to enjoy the Conservatory with music, wine, craft beer and appetizers. Our vendors are local and we feature an artisan offering their wares. Interested in a showcase tours? We offer that too. Admission includes two drink tickets and one food token. Must be 21 or over. Music: Timothy […]
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