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www.pdop.org
historic properties
Open Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00A-4:00P
Closed Mondays
(708) 725-2400
oakparkconservatory.org
Ask a Master
Gardener
Our in-person plant help desk
and repotting services are
closed during this time at the
Conservatory. Email northcookmg@gmail.com
or call (708) 725-2453 with your plant questions.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Call (708) 725-2460
or email coordinator@fopcon.org.
Oak Park Conservatory Programs & Events
Conservatory Birthday Parties
Journey inside our hidden oasis and celebrate
your child's birthday with a nature-themed
party at the Oak Park Conservatory! Celebrate
your birthday with our parrots, George,
Skipper, & Sarah! is is sure to be a birthday
that creates a lasting memory! Ages 3-15
Birthday party packages include garden staff
leader for activities, two-hour use of our party
room, a scavenger hunt, a take-home terrarium
planting kit, and access to the Conservatory
showrooms and gardens. For details, visit
www.pdop.org/birthdayparties.
Seed Starting
ursday, Jan 27, 7:00-8:00P
Learn the basics about seed starting and growing
your own plants and vegetables in this lecture
and demonstration. e Oak Park Conservatory
Horticulturist will guide you through when to start
seeds, materials needed, and how to care for the
plants as they grow. Presented by the Friends of the
Oak Park Conservatory. Ages 18+
Location: Oak Park Conservatory
Supervisor: Patti Staley
The Art of Landscape Design
ursday, Feb 24, 7:00-8:00P
Learn where to begin with creating a landscape
design for your home. Whether you are a DIY or
looking to hire a professional, understanding the
basic principles of landscape design are essential
to a good garden plan. Join us as the Director of
Horticulture for the Park District of Oak Park shares
her deep knowledge of designing landscapes large
and small. Learn how you can approach your project
with consideration for the architecture of your
home, seasonal color, habitat improvement, care and
maintenance. Presented by the Friends of the Oak
Park Conservatory. A Zoom link will be provided in
advance of the program.
Ages 18+
Supervisor: Patti Staley
KidsFest
Sunday, March 6, 10:00A-1:00P
Join us as we celebrate the flora and fauna of the
Conservatory. e Oak Park Conservatory is a local
treasure in Oak Park that houses a Mediterranean,
Tropical and Desert plant collection along with our
parrots, Sarah, George and Skipper! What better time
to explore the Conservatory and celebrate that we
are two weeks away from the first day of spring! is
annual family event is presented by the Friends of the
Oak Park Conservatory. e event is free and includes
educational activities, scavenger hunt and more!
Advanced registration required for each person to
attend.
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Get the Dirt
Tuesday, March 8, 7:00-8:00P
Join us for this Q&A session to get gardening advice
and tips from our plant experts. Plus, you will learn
what to be doing now in your garden. Come with
your early spring gardening questions. Presented by
the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.
Ages 18+
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Find other fun
Special Events
on pages 30-31.
