Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory
2026-12-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates
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.

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 donation at the door.

Registration links:
March : Register here.
April : Register here.
May : Register here.
June : Register here.
July : Register here.
August : Register here.

For Bilingual Story Time sessions:
March: Register here.
April – August: Register here.

Plant Help Desk
2026-12-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 and 5 more dates | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Every Wednesday from 1-3 pm: Plant Help Desk at the Oak Park Conservatory. Bring your plant questions and issues to our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteer expert who will help you on the spot. Bring a plant to be repotted too. Email inquiries to oakparkconservatory@pdop.org or call 708-725-2456, ext. 2. This is a new free service for the community.

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2026/2027
2026-11-20 09:30 - 11:15, 2026-10-16 09:30 - 11:15
Children (18 months – 5 years) and their caregivers will be delighted with stories, lessons, and hands-on 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 25 children and their caregivers. FREE.
Themes:
September 18, 2026. Harvest.
October 16, 2026. Fall Fun.
November 20, 2026. BRRR!
January 15, 2027. In the desert.
February 19, 2027. What’s hatching.
March 19, 2027. Branches and buds.

Registration Links Coming Soon.

Virtual Gardening Lecture - Author Talk: Grass Isn’t Greener: Nurturing Nature at Home
2026-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
What if your backyard could help save the planet? With a few thoughtful changes, your yard can become a vibrant refuge for pollinators, birds, and bugs—and a surprisingly powerful force for conservation. In this inspiring and practical talk, conservation educator and author/photographer Danae Wolfe shares how reimagining your outdoor space can support biodiversity and build climate resilience. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective, a spark of wonder, and the tools to transform your little patch of earth into something wilder, wiser, and more alive. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Registration coming soon.
