The Conservatory is temporarily closed due Coronavirus (COVID-19). All programs at the Conservatory will not be available during the closure. April 2 lecture is Cancelled. Please check back for updates […]
It has become necessary in order to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus that our community partner, West Cook Wild Ones is postponing the Naturally Beautiful Garden Conference […]
Thank you to everyone who shopped the Friends online Plant Sale this year! We look forward to seeing you at your curbside pick up timeslot scheduled May 11 - 15. […]
Guest presenter Stephanie Walquist of West Cook Wild Ones will teach us about the benefits of native plants: how to select the best plants for shade, wet and sunny gardens; […]
Join us for this free, live Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our master gardeners and Oak Park Conservatory's Director of Horticulture. Plus, you’ll learn what to […]
Learn how to nurture succulents and help them thrive. Discover the best light, location and humidity for your plants. Plus you’ll learn when and how to repot your plants and […]
Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will cover five ways to preserve your garden harvest - from canning to freezing to drying and root-cellaring. Emily will offer in-depth […]
Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked. Timothy Robyn Coan will provide the evening's entertainment. Admission includes 2 […]
Join other gardeners in our outside garden and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at FOPCON’s annual Fall Exchange. Advanced registration is required to attend this free event. Drop […]
Join bulb experts to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your […]
The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory plans to celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2021. We have the community to thank for the strength and longevity of this institution. While […]
What is compost? How do you incorporate it into your garden and lawn? What are the different types of compost and how do you create your own? This lecture will […]