Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

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.  […]

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; […]

Join other gardeners in our outside garden and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at FOPCON’s annual Fall Exchange. Advanced registration is required to attend this free event.  Drop […]

Join bulb experts to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your […]

What is compost? How do you incorporate it into your garden and lawn? What are the different types of compost and how do you create your own? This lecture will […]

Growing houseplants is a great way to start gardening while enhancing the beauty and health of your home. You’ll learn about different types of houseplants, growth requirements, identification, and treatment […]

Although it may be cold and snowy outside, winter is actually the best time of year to prune your deciduous plants. Learn when to get out your pruners, how to […]

Join us as we celebrate the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory’s 35th Anniversary in the Discovery Garden. Come explore our new musical and discovery play pieces. Plus we’ll have […]

Join us for this live virtual 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. You […]

Young learners will be delighted with stories, lessons and crafts lead virtually by our education docents.  Participants will pick up a craft bag from the Oak Park Conservatory prior to […]