Lecture: All About Hydrangeas

Online

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

Lecture: Carnivorous Plants

Online

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 […]

Free

Seed Sowing Lecture & Seed Swap

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

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 […]

Lecture: Growing Onions

Online

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 […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2023/2024

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 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 […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2023/2024

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 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 […]

Free

2024 Learn and Grow Lectures

Online

The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory gardening experts will help you prepare for the growing season and highlight plants available at our 35th 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 […]

Free

2024 KidsFest

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

Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Encounter live bats from […]

Free

Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling

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

Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like! Help […]

Free

Story Time at the Conservatory

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

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]

Story Time at the Conservatory

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

Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months. NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month. This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Free with a suggested $5 […]