Intro to the Native Paw Paw Tree

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Asimina triloba, the North American pawpaw, is more ancient than the native peoples of the Americas -- it goes back millions of years. With a renewed interest in pawpaw and its delicious edible fruit, join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn the history, preservation, and how to incorporate this important tree into […]

Growing Irises

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Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome the American Iris Society for this lecture on growing irises. You will learn the basics of when, where, and how to plant, soil preparation, spacing, care, and dividing of these lovely plants.  This is a FREE, virtual event.  A zoom link will be emailed […]

Check out our 2023 Learn and Grow Lectures!

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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 gardening levels. Registration is required for these free virtual programs. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance.  FREE April 6, 7-8pm - […]

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Toddler Exploration Time: Third Fridays in the Rubinstein Room

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

9:30-10:15 am and 10:30-11:15 am  Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory education volunteers. Each month is a different topic.  FREE.  Registration required. September 16, 2022: Seeds and Gourds  9:30 am Register HERE 10:30 am Register HERE October 14, […]

Uncorked 2023

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

Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]

$20

29th Annual Garden Walk: Sunday, June 25th 10:00 – 4:00

Enjoy an exciting self-guided tour of select private gardens and one public garden in Oak Park and River Forest. The walk will take place rain or shine. This is a joint venture of the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest (GCOPRF) and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) and benefits the […]

Uncorked 2023

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

Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]

$20

Lecture: Fall Gardening Checklist

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It’s not too early to think about fall garden tasks to be completed before the first frost sets in. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the best time for moving and dividing plants, lifting dahlias, planting fall bulbs, and completing other fall garden projects. Our speaker will be Jennifer Suszek, […]

Free

Uncorked 2023

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

Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]

$20

Fall Plant and Tool Exchange

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

Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and tools at the Fall Plant and Tool Exchange, presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Save your garden plastic pots and drop them off at our Garden Pot Return so they can be reused and kept out of landfills. Please bring at least one […]

Lecture: All About Hydrangeas

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Mophead or panicle? Bigleaf or oakleaf? There’s so much information on hydrangeas that it can be confusing. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the many varieties and how to grow and care for these beautiful blooming shrubs. This is a FREE, virtual event.  A zoom link will be emailed to […]

Free

Uncorked 2023

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

Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks outdoors at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky the last Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00PM.  Admission includes two drink tickets and an appetizer.  Ages 21+ Tickets are $20. Please register in […]

$20