Discovery Garden Exploration Time: Tuesdays 10:00AM-Noon

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 for 2022 June: Butterflies and Bugs July: Water Works […]

Spring Plant and Tool Exchange & Plastic Pot Recycling

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

Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory-sponsored annual Spring Plant and Tool Exchange.  Save your garden plastic pots from our annual Plant Sale and drop them off at our Plastic Pot Recycling.  Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next […]

Free

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): Spring 2022

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 our education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration is required. Limited to 25 children and their caregivers.  FREE. Themes: Friday, March 18, 2022. Eggs. Register HERE for 9:30-10:00 Friday, April […]

Free

Spring Open House

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

Join 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 ProMusica singers.  Plus Master Gardeners will provide repotting services–bring your plant and new pot and our volunteers will repot your plant for you. Kids can […]

Free

KidsFest

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

Join 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 […]

Free

Seed Starting for Beginners — January 27, 2022

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

Learn 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 […]

Free

Taste of Uncorked: September 24, 2021

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

Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  Andy Pratt will provide the evening's entertainment.  This month's alcohol sponsors will be The Beer Shop and Anfora Wine Merchants.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   Ages 21+ Pre registration is required.  Click here to be […]

Fall Perennial & Tool Exchange: September 11, 2021

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

Join other gardeners in our outside garden and share your favorite perennials, houseplants and extra garden tools at FOPCON’s annual Fall Exchange.  Drop off materials at the Rubinstein garden gate from 9:30-11:30AM at the Conservatory. Come back to pick up items from 12:00-12:30PM

Taste of Uncorked: August 27, 2021

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

Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  James Robinson-Parran will provide the evening's entertainment.  This month's alcohol sponsors will be Wild Onion Tied House and Anfora Wine Merchants.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   Ages 21+ Pre registration is required.  Click here to […]

Year of the Butterfly: Bats & Other Pollinator Friends with WonderWorks Children’s Museum August 14, 2021

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

The Year of the Butterfly is a regional effort of organizations cooperating to bring awareness to the community about how they can help support a healthy habitat for butterflies and other pollinators. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and our partners as we explore a variety of pollinators.   This month we'll learn about […]

Taste of Uncorked: July 23, 2021

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

Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  Andreas Kapsalis will provide the evening's entertainment.  Our alcohol sponsors will be One Lake Brewing and Anfora Wine Merchants.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   Ages 21+ Pre registration is required.  Click here to be taken […]

Taste of Uncorked: June 25, 2021

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

Enjoy an evening of music and drinks in the garden at the Oak Park Conservatory for Taste of Uncorked.  Tim Coan will provide the evening's entertainment.  Admission includes 2 drink tickets.   This month's beverage sponsors are Anfora Wine Merchants and Oak Park Brewing Company.  Ages 21+ Pre registration is required.  Click here to be taken […]