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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Plants that eat animals? That’s a spooky Halloween thought! Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and learn about carnivorous plants – what they are, tricks they use to trap their prey, and how you can grow these unusual predators and prevent unwanted critters. This is a FREE, virtual event. A zoom link will be emailed […]
Join us January 28th at the Oak Park Conservatory to celebrate National Seed Swap Day and honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. You can attend a free in-person lecture and then browse a selection of herbs, vegetables, floral, perennial, and native seeds. We will have volunteers on hand to guide you […]
Ready to add a flavor-packed pantry staple to your garden this year? Onions are a fantastic addition to a home garden and a key ingredient in many delicious recipes! Join us for this free, virtual lecture to learn all about growing your own onions. We’ll discuss starting from sets or seeds, choosing the right variety for […]
Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by FOPCON's education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration for 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15 is required. Limited to 30 children and their caregivers. FREE. Themes: Friday, September 22, 2023. Fall Fun. Register […]
Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by FOPCON's education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration for 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15 is required. Limited to 30 children and their caregivers. FREE. Themes: Friday, September 22, 2023. Fall Fun. Register […]
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PO Box 1096
Oak Park, IL 60304
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