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  • June 2018

  • Mon 11

    Member Lecture: The Mosquito Repellent Garden, June 11

    June 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

    Jim Kuehnle and Patricia Niedrich from Clover’s Garden Center will give us a brief history of mosquitos and talk about the science behind the mosquito repellent plants.  Discover how to design a patio area garden to repel mosquitos.  Come see a sample garden box.  Light refreshments will be served. Members and Guests are FREE $10 […]

  • Fri 22

    Uncorked June 22 – rain or shine!

    June 22, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

    We will be here rain or shine to enjoy the Conservatory with music, wine,  craft beer and appetizers.  Our vendors are local and we feature an artisan offering their wares.  Interested in a showcase tours?  We offer that too.  Admission includes two drink tickets and one food token.  Must be 21 or over. Music: Timothy […]

  • Sun 24
    Garden Walk 2017

    25th Annual Garden Walk: Sunday, June 24 rain or shine

    June 24, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Prepare for an exciting self-guided tour of eight unique gardens.  Once again "Plein Air" painters will be demonstrating their amazing creativity in some of the gardens.   Advance tickets are $13 for FOPCON members when purchased at the Conservatory. - Two tickets for Basic membership - Three tickets for Plus membership - Five tickets for Premier membership […]

  • July 2018

  • Fri 27

    Uncorked July 27 with Drawing!

    July 27, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    For this July Event, participate in our Take a Stroll Down Madison Street Drawing by purchasing a ticket for a chance to win a local Gift Certificate or featured One-of-a-Kind Handbag!  […]

  • August 2018

  • Thu 16
    Butterfly

    Member Lecture August 16

    August 16, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us for our Member Lecture on How to Create Butterfly Habitats.  We are excited to have Stephanie Walquist, co-founder of the West Cook chapter of Wild Ones, talk about how to create habitat gardens for our area butterflies.  Learn about local butterfly species and behaviors which add beauty to your garden.  Butterflies need year-round homes […]

  • Fri 24
    UncorkedAug2017-29

    Uncorked August 24 – rain or shine!

    August 24, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Enjoy the Conservatory this Summer with wine and craft beer, music, appetizers and an artisan sharing their wares. Music: Andreas Kapsalis, guitarist Artisan: Serenitea Wine and Craft Beer:  Two Brothers Social Tap Appetizers:  Scratch on Lake Andreas Kapsalis is an innovative guitarist and a composer.  He has been called a steel string ten finger tapping guitar […]

  • September 2018

  • Thu 27
    Member Drive 2018 plant

    Membership Drive now through October 31st

    September 27, 2018 @ 12:00 am - October 31, 2018 @ 11:59 pm

    Fall for the Friends Membership Drive is happening now! Help us reach our goal of 50 new members! Click today and Join FOPCON !    Become a member during the drive and […]

  • Fri 28

    Uncorked ‘Plus’ September 28th

    September 28, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Rain or Shine!!  Join us tonight.  The 'Plus' for this Uncorked is a Drawing with 5 Great Packages to help support the Friends.  This is the final Uncorked of the season so please join us.   Music:  Szurko Trio - plays Classics and Oldies and more! Artisan: Little Buddha Wine and Craft Beer:  Two Brothers Social Tap […]

  • October 2018

  • Sun 21
    Put your garden to bed

    Member Lecture October 21st, 2 – 3 pm

    October 21, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Discover How to Put Your Garden to Bed is our lecture on Sunday, October 21 from 2 – 3 pm. Big or small, all gardens need tending in the Fall.  We are happy to have Ellen Kuner as our lecturer.  Ellen is a Master Gardener, long-time member friend of FOPCON and was president for four years.  […]

  • November 2018

  • Sun 4
    Plant the Seeds of Learning

    Cooper’s Hawk November 4th – Join Us!

    November 4, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant 950 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL

    Purchase Tickets click here! Sip on selected wines that are paired with appetizers and bid farewell to Daylight Savings time.  Come find out about some of the educational programs we provide to children in our community. Participate in our Drawings 1 - Cooper’s Hawk Wine Package 2 - Wine Basket 3 - Gift Certificate for Park […]

    $60
  • Wed 7

    Visit our Showrooms

    November 7, 2018 - December 31, 2018

    Step inside the Oak Park Conservatory and walk through our Showrooms - the Mediterranean Room, the Tropical Room and the Desert Room.   Relax and rejuvenate as it gets cold outside with some nature inside!  Hope to see you soon. In the Tropical Room, enjoy the humid air and listen for the parrots and birds talking.  […]

  • December 2018

  • Fri 14

    2018 Annual Appeal with Matching Challenge

    December 14, 2018 - February 1, 2019

    Good news! Our Matching Challenge has been extended. We reached our initial goal of $5,000.  Thanks to this success, we have generous matching donors who are increasing our match which is now up to $7,500!  Donations will be matched now through December 31st.  Please go to our Donate page today and support the Friends, support the Conservatory!  Your […]

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