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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
ursdays, 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+
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
(FOPCON)
Apr 6: Soil Basics
Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to
learn about how to prepare your garden beds for
the growing season. e focus will be on edible
gardening, the basics of healthy soil, how to soil test
and what to do with the results.
Apr 13: Small Space Gardening
Join us when the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory offer expert tips on growing in small
spaces. Learn about using containers and raised beds
along with vertical growing to maximize your space.
Apr 20: Companion Planting with
Vegetables
Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to
learn about the many benefits of companion planting.
Combining edibles and annuals can create a healthier
environment, attract pollinators, add beauty and
texture and prevent unwanted critters.
Mother's Day Teacup Garden Kits
Order Online!
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. Visit oakparkconservatory.org to
order.
Kit Fee: $35
Pickup Dates: May 11-14, 10:00A-4:00P
Pickup Location: Oak Park Conservatory
Plant & Tool Exchange
New Day for 2023 - Sunday, May 21
Drop Off, 9:30-10:30A
Pick Up, 11:00-11:30A
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants
and extra tools at the annual spring exchange.
Registration in advanced required. New guidelines
will be emailed to participants prior to the exchange.
Help keep plastic pots out of our landfills – save your
garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant Sale and
return them for reuse. Ages 18+
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
(FOPCON)
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: $125 Res Fee - $100 Fee
