Uncorked at the Oak Park Conservatory | Sept 22, 2017

Features at next Uncorked On Friday, September 22, enjoy music from the Szurko Trio, interesting items from Bead in Hand, wine and craft beer from Sugar Beet Co-op, and light appetizers from Angie’s Pantry. Purchase advance tickets online… at pdop.org or at the Oak Park Conservatory (credit card only); or at the door (cash or […]

Bids for Buds Online Auction

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

Bidding is open October 6 thru 29th!
Visit www.32auctions.com/fopcon2017 to bid!
Proceeds will help support Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) educational programs and events and the  preservation of this historic gem.

2017 Member Lecture Series: Cultivating Joy

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

Please join us at 2 pm on Sunday, October 22 for Joy of Preserving the Harvest: an Herbal Thanksgiving presented by Cheryl Munoz from Sugar Beet Schoolhouse Just as the season is waning you’ll learn how to use the last of our perennial herb harvest to add amazing flavor to your Thanksgiving Feast. This demo and […]

KidsFest SOLD OUT – March 4

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

SOLD OUT - Tickets are required this year and we are sold out.  Thank you for your interest in attending KidsFest!  Join us for KidsFest at the Conservatory.   This year we welcome presenters from Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education who will bring live birds to meet and see.  Our theme is Illinois Backyard Animals.  We will […]

Plant Sale May 4 – May 6

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

It's our 29th Annual Plant Sale! Members' Sale Friday, May 4 from 2 pm - 6 pm Public Sale Saturday, May 5 from 8 am - 4 pm Sunday, May 6 from noon - 3 pm Check out the Plant Sale catalog here. Become a FOPCON Member and shop early at the Members' sale or preorder […]

Spring Perennial, Houseplant and Garden Tool Exchange on Saturday, May 19

Join other gardeners and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory sponsored annual Spring Exchange.  Drop off materials from 9:30 am -11:30 am at the Conservatory.  Come back to pick up your selection from noon – 12:30 p.m. Please Note:  We cannot accept plain hosta […]

Member Lecture: The Mosquito Repellent Garden, June 11

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 […]