Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

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 […]

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 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 off materials at the Rubinstein garden gate from 9:30-11:30A at the Conservatory. Come back to pick up items from 12:00-12:30P. Social distancing lines will be […]

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 garden, and how many you need. Ask your questions on growing bulbs and how to get started. FREE. Register here. A zoom link will be […]

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 help you understand how to use organic matter in your garden. FREE for FOPCON members; $10 for non-members. Visit www.fopcon.org to become a member. To register for the […]

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 of common diseases, as well as ongoing maintenance tips.   You can shop our Valentine's Market online or in person February 13th for these great plants! […]

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 take a critical look at your trees and shrubs, and the best approach to promote shape and thin your plants before spring. A link 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 take-home activities and music.  Free and open to the public -- registration required. 10 am Registration 11 am Registration Noon Registration 1 pm Registration