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Story Time at
The Conservatory
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30A
Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our
volunteer docents inside the Conservatory. Adults
and children must both register to attend. is
program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory. FREE, with a suggested $5 donation at
the door. Ages 18mos-5yrs
Supervisor: Patti Staley
historic properties
Open Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00A-4:00P
Closed Mondays, as well as Dec 24
at 12:00P, Dec 25, and Jan 1
(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
Fall Plant & Tool Exchange
Saturday, Sep 10, 9:30A-12:00P
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants
and extra tools at the annual Fall Plant and Tool
Exchange. Save your garden plastic pots and drop
them off at our Garden Pot Return so they can be
reused and kept out of landfills. Drop off, 9:30-
11:30A. Pick up, 12:00P. Ages 18+
Free Virtual Gardening
Lectures
Sep 15 • Oct 6 • Nov 3 • Feb 16
Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to
learn about different gardening topics monthly.
Registration is required. A virtual Zoom link will be
sent to participants in advance. Ages 18+
Sep 15: Bulb Planting 101
Oct 6: Chilli Pepper
Nov 3: Paw Paw Trees
Feb 16: Irises
Uncorked
Friday, Sep 23, 6:00-8:00P
Savor the end of summer with an evening of music
and drinks outdoors. Admission includes two
drink tickets and an appetizer. Register in advance.
FOPCON members recieve 10% discount. Contact
operations@fopcon.org for discount code. Ages 21+
Tickets $20
Fright at Night
Friday, Oct 21, 5:30-8:00P
Join us for the popular annual event at the Oak Park
Conservatory. e Bootanical Conservatory promises
to put you in the Halloween spirit! Come in costume!
See what poisonous plants grow in the shadows
of the Conservatory. Admission is every half hour.
Registration is required in advance. All Ages
Res Fee $9 - Fee $12
Join us at Oak Park
Conservatory for
FALL FEST!
Enjoy pumpkins, kids crafts,
nature activities & more!
See page 50.
FALL MUM SALE & BULB SALE
Begins Online, Aug 26
In Person, Sep 16
Support the Oak Park Conservatory
by shopping local this fall with
homegrown Oak Park Conservatory
fall mums. Mums are fall's favorite
flower. This year we have grown an
abundance of beautiful, unique and
hardy mums to brighten up your front
porch and garden. Choose from XL
mum containers and 5" mums. Order
online early for best selection!
Plant in the fall to add color to your
spring garden with easy-to-grow tulips,
daffodils and other bulbs. Rare to find,
naturalizing and perennial favorite
bulbs will be on hand such as Tulips,
Naturalizing Daffodils, Hyacinths,
Alliums Fritillaria, Snowdrops, Scillia
and more! Need help getting started
with bulbs? Join us for our free virtual
Bulb Planting for Spring Blooms 101
lecture on September 15.
