Take Home TET (Toddler Exploration Time): November 19, 2021
Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led virtually by our education docents. Participants will pick up a craft bag from the […]
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Annual Appeal Matching Grant
The Friends Board secured a challenge grant that will match – dollar for dollar – any new gifts received before December 31, 2021, up to $7,500. That means your gift made in support of our Annual Appeal will go twice as far, making a significant impact on the programs and events we can offer. Donate […]
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Seed Starting for Beginners — January 27, 2022
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United StatesLearn the basics about seed starting and growing your own plants and vegetables in this lecture and demonstration at the Oak Park Conservatory. Our growing expert, Lissa Dysart (aka The Tomato Lady), will guide you through when to start seeds, materials needed, and how to care for the plants as they grow. Presented by the […]
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The Friends in Bloom membership drive is happening now!
Be a Friend: Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory by April 15 to access early online ordering for our 2022 Plant Sale, new reciprocal privileges at over 300 […]
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The Art of Landscape Design — February 24, 2022
Online**Now VIRTUAL.** A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Are you curious about the principles of landscape design? How do you approach your garden space with an artistic eye? Join us as the Director of Horticulture for the Oak Park Conservatory shares her deep knowledge of designing gardens large and small. Learn how […]
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KidsFest
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at KidsFest for our popular annual family event presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory! Our theme this year is Animal Mysteries! Children will have an opportunity to meet a pigeon, interact with a possum puppet, and engage in several STEM activities, all while solving the mysteries of our native Illinois […]
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Get the Dirt — Your Garden Questions Answered
OnlineGet the Dirt--Your Garden Questions Answered Join us for this Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our plant experts. Plus, you’ll learn what to be doing now in your garden. Come with your Spring gardening questions. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Register HERE. A zoom link will be […]
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Save the Date for the 2022 Plant Sale!
The countdown to the 2022 Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Plant Sale has begun! We are pleased to be able to host this popular fundraiser for the 33rd straight year. FOPCON Members receive 12 days of priority shopping plus a Members Only pick up day on May 10! Join now to take advantage of […]
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Learn and Grow Lectures are back this April!
OnlineThe Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Master Gardeners will highlight plants that will be available at our Annual Plant Sale. Come learn with us -- programs are for all […]
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Spring Open House
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the springtime at Oak Park Conservatory. We’ll have activities and fun for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on programs in the Discovery Garden and music featuring […]
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Gardening with Native Plants
OnlineLearn how native plants offer a host of benefits in your garden. West Cook Wild Ones will teach us about native plants: how to select the best plants for shady, […]
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TET (Toddler Exploration Time): Spring 2022
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United StatesYoung learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different […]
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