Lecture: Behind the Scenes Solar Panels with Adam Perri from Windfree Solar on October 10th at 7 pm at the Conservatory.  Join us and learn about the solar panels at the Conservatory. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new solar panel installation, learn how solar energy is being used at the Conservatory, and interact with […]

Become a member of the Friends and enjoy a NEW benefit.   Our membership gives you free admission and/or reciprocal privileges to over 300 Gardens, Arboreta and Conservatories nationwide.  We are happy to be a part of the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program.  Join and become a member today and enjoy this benefit and more!  Thank […]

Are you curious about Rain Gardens and how they can benefit your garden? Join us as Jerry Hossli, University of IL Extension Master Gardener, Composter and Naturalist introduces us to Rain Gardens 101.  FREE - at the Oak Park Public Library, Main location.  We will meet in the 1st floor Community Engagement Space behind the […]

Join today!  Start enjoying all the benefits of membership, including the following: - Free admission to our Learn & Grow lecture series (every Thursday in April) and Member Lectures. - Members only early shopping and preordering for our highly anticipated 2020 Plant Sale (May 1-3).   - Our exciting NEW perk:  FREE admission and/or reciprocal privileges […]

Come to our FREE event at the Oak Park Conservatory!!  Due to the popularity of this event - tickets are required. What’s All this Buzz About?  This year we are celebrating honey bees, beekeeping and what makes them so special.  This annual family event includes hands-on educational activities, scavenger hunt, and fun crafts.  Sign up […]

Our 31st Annual Plant Sale has moved to online-only due to circumstances this year with COVID-19.  Order plants online with curbside pick-up.   Click HERE to begin your online shopping.  Shopping is available through April 26.  Choose a pick-up time when you place your order - May 11 through May 14.   For a listing of plants and descriptions […]

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 on our Learn and Grow lectures scheduled for Thursdays in April.  We will do our best to communicate the status of our programming and events […]

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 at the Unity Temple in Oak Park.  Please go to the West Cook Wild Ones website for details.  

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.  Be sure to sign up if you have not  done so already.  We will contact you with details.  We truly appreciate the support of our […]

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; where to purchase natives, and how to care for them.  Stephanie is Vice-President and co-founder of the West Cook Wild Ones.   Registration is required […]

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 be doing now in your garden. You can submit questions in advance or come with your questions and our panelists will guide you.  To register, […]