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33 www.pdop.org Family & Adult One-Day & Series Programs special interest & events April Fools! ursday, Apr 1, 6:00-7:30P Do you play tricks on your friends on April Fools Day? Do you know that nature is full of tricks too? Learn some amazing ways plants and animals use tricks to help them survive! Ages 7+ Res Fee $12 - Fee $15 Location: Austin Gardens Min 4/Max 8 Supervisor: Mike Loszach Chess Workshop Friday, Apr 2, 1:00-4:00P is workshop is designed for players who already know the basic Chess moves. e workshop will include fun, interactive learning as well as a mini- tournament with prizes. Please bring your own snack. Ages 5-12 Res Fee $45 - Fee $56 Location: Dole Center - Andersen Center Min 6/ Max 15 Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Quick Sketch Garden Design Fridays, 9:00A-12:00P April 9, 16, 23 & 30 and May 7 Individual landscape design and garden consultation services will be available at the Oak Park Conservatory on various Fridays in the spring from 9:00A-12:00P. Bring in photos of your garden, measurements, and your plat of survey for our professionals to offer help, planting suggestions and a quick sketch as time allows. Registration required. ree one-hour time slots are available each day. Ages 18+ Res Fee $65 - Fee $78 Location: Oak Park Conservatory Supervisor: Patti Staley Spring Has Sprung! Tuesday, Apr 20, 6:00-7:30P Huzzah! e first day of spring is here! Spring is a time for new beginnings, so let's cheer on the change of seasons by decorating a flower pot and planting a seed! Ages 7+ Res Fee $12 - Fee $15 Location: Austin Gardens Min 4/Max 8 Supervisor: Mike Loszach Earth Day ursday, Apr 22, 6:00-7:30P On Earth Day, we think about appreciating, protecting, and caring for nature and the environment. Let's make an Earth Day poster of piece of nature art to remind us of this every day! What better materials to use for this than those that come from the earth itself ! We will discuss dirt and rocks, make mud and mineral pigment paint, and use natural elements for our creative creations! Ages 7+ Res Fee $12 - Fee $15 Location: Austin Gardens Min 4/Max 8 Supervisor: Mike Loszach World Penguin Day Sunday, Apr 25, 1:00-2:30P Everyone loves penguins, and today is their special day! Find out all about our flightless feathered friends, play some penguin games and make a penguin cra! Ages 7+ Res Fee $12 - Fee $15 Location: Austin Gardens Min 4/Max 8 Supervisor: Mike Loszach 'Learn & Grow' Programs Essential Garden Tools ursday, Apr 8, 7:00-8:00P Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory University of Illinois Master Gardeners to learn about essential gardening tools and how to clean, sharpen, and care for them. A virtual Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance. Ages 18+ Location: Virtual Supervisor: Patti Staley Plant Dividing ursday, April 15, 7:00-8:00P Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory University of Illinois Master Gardeners for expert tips on dividing perennials to make the most of your favorite plants. Dividing perennials keeps your garden healthy, encourages plants to blooms and gives you more plants. A virtual Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance. Ages 18+ Location: Virtual Supervisor: Patti Staley Edibles & Raised Beds ursday, Apr 22, 7:00-8:00P Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory University of Illinois Master Gardeners on Earth Day to learn expert tips on growing culinary herbs and edibles in raised beds and containers. Learn the basics and get a sneak peek into what is available at the online plant sale. Ages 18+ Location: Virtual Supervisor: Patti Staley Container Companions ursday, Apr 29, 7:00-8:00P Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory University of Illinois Master Gardeners to learn expert tips for planting containers using annual and edibles with the plants available at our online plant sale. Ages 18+ Location: Virtual Supervisor: Patti Staley