TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2023/2024

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and 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 30 children and their caregivers.  FREE. Themes: Friday, September 22, 2023.  Fall Fun.  Register […]

Free

2024 Learn and Grow Lectures

Online

The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory gardening experts will help you prepare for the growing season and highlight plants available at our 35th Annual Plant Sale. Come learn with us -- programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free virtual programs. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in […]

Free

2024 KidsFest

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Enjoy Earth Day at the Conservatory! Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of IL Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Encounter live bats from […]

Free

Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like! Help […]

Free

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

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. NEW: 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 […]

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

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. NEW: 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 […]

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

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. NEW: 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 […]

Discovery Garden Exploration Time Thursdays

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

Come explore Summer and the gardens at the Oak Park Conservatory.  Hands-on activities are led by garden volunteers outside in our Discovery Garden.  Learn about native Illinois Ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden.  FREE.  No registration required.  Will not run during inclement weather. Topics: June: Butterflies and Bugs July: Water Works August: Fossil Fun

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

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. NEW: 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 […]

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

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. NEW: 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 […]

30th Annual Garden Walk: Sunday, June 23 10:00 – 4:00

Join Us for the 30th annual Garden Walk in Oak Park and River Forest. Enjoy an exciting self-guided tour featuring unique private and public gardens. The walk will take place rain or shine. Advance tickets are available  at gcoprf.org until 5:00 PM on June 22. Members of FOPCON and GCOPRF are eligible for discounted tickets […]

Event Series Story Time at the Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, United States

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. NEW: 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 […]