28
www.pdop.org
Supervisor: Patti Staley
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
Learn & Grow Lectures
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00P
Apr 6 • Apr 13 • Apr 20
e Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory will
highlight plants that will be available at our Annual
Plant Sale. Programs are for all gardening levels.
Registration is required for these free programs.
A virtual Zoom link will be sent to participants in
advance. Ages 18+
Apr 6: Tomatoes 101
Apr 13: Square-Foot Edible Garden
Apr 20: Behind the Scenes - Meet the Plants
Mother's Day Teacup Garden Kits
Order Online: April 16-30
Purchase a teacup garden kit for Mother's Day from
the Oak Park Conservatory! Kits include everything
you need to put your own teacup garden together
with instructions, including teacup, mini teacup
plants, potting soil, moss, stones, an individual tea
pouch and biscuit.
Kit Fee: $30
Pickup Dates: May 4-8, 10:00A-4:00P
Pickup Location: Oak Park Conservatory
Spring Open House
Sunday, May 1, 10:00A-12:00P
Join us as we celebrate springtime at Oak Park
Conservatory. Enjoy tours, get garden tips,
and hands-on activities in the Elsie Jacobsen
Discovery Garden. We will have fun for the whole
family. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory.
Gardening with
Native Plants
ursday, May 12, 7:00-8:00P
Learn how native plants offer a host of benefits in
your garden. West Cook Wild Ones will teach us
about native plants: how to select the best plants for
shade, wet and sunny gardens, where to purchase,
and how to care for them. Presented by the Friends of
the Oak Park Conservatory. Ages 18+
Spring Plant & Tool Exchange
and Garden Pot Return
Saturday, May 21
Drop Off, 9:30-11:30A | Pick Up, 12:30P
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants
and extra tools at the annual spring exchange
sponsored by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.
Save your garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant
Sale and return them for reuse. Help keep plastic pots
out of our landfills! Ages 18+
What's In Your Garden?
Saturdays 10:00A-12:00P
Jun 11 • Jul 9 • Aug 13
Join us at the Oak Park Conservatory as we discover
nature in your garden. Our docents will bring
fascinating information and activities about a
variety of garden topics each month. Presented by
Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory in conjunction
with a different community partner each month!
Registration is required.
Jun 11: Birds in Your Garden
Jul 9: Insects in Your Garden
Aug 13: Native Plants in Your Garden
How to Grow Garlic
ursday, Aug 25
7:00-8:00P
Garlic is easy to grow. Join us as we learn when
and how to plant, what types to grow, and when
to harvest it. Presented by Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory. A Zoom link will be provided prior to
the lecture. Ages 18+
Quick Sketch Garden Design
Fridays, 9:00A-12:00P
Individual landscape design and garden consultation
services available at the Oak Park Conservatory
on various Fridays during the spring and summer
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. Ages 18+
Fee: $75 Res Fee - $95 Fee
