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Fall Gardening Checklist
ursday, Aug 24
7:00-8:00P
It's not too early to think
about fall garden tasks to be
completed before the first frost
sets in. Learn about the best
time for moving and dividing
plants, liing dahlias, planting
fall bulbs, and completing
other fall garden projects. A virtual Zoom link will be
sent to participants in advance.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
(FOPCON)
Free Children's Programs at
the Oak Park Conservatory
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory (FOPCON)
Discovery Garden
Exploration Time
ursdays, 10:00A-12:00P
Jun, Jul & Aug (weather permitting)
Come explore summer and the gardens at
the Oak Park Conservatory! Enjoy hands-on
activities led by our garden docents outside.
Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and
have fun playing in the garden!
Jun: Butterflies and Bugs
Jul: Water Works
Aug: Fossil Fun
Story Time at The
Conservatory
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30A
Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by
our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
volunteers. Adults and children must both
register to attend this event. Registration is
required in advance. is program is outdoors
weather permitting. Ages 18mos-5yrs
Free with suggested $5 donation at the
door.
Toddler Exploration Time
9:30-10:15A and 10:30-11:15A
Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will
be delighted with stories, lessons, and cras
led by our education volunteers. Each month
is a different topic. Advanced registration is
required. Ages 18 months-4 years
Mar 17: e World Below
Apr 21: Celebrate Trees
May 19: Fun Bugs
historic properties
Oak Park Conservatory Programs & Events
Supervisor: Patti Staley
O P R F G a r d e n W a l k 2 0 2 3
Sunday, Jun 25, 10:00A-4:00P
Mark your calendars for the 29th annual
Garden Walk in Oak Park and River Forest.
Enjoy a self-guided tour featuring many
unique private and public gardens. Tickets
go on sale May 1 at fopcon.org or gcoprf.org.
Members of FOPCON and GCOPRF are eligible
for discounted tickets. Transportation is not
provided. Children 12 and under are free. For
more information, visit fopcon.org.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory (FOPCON) and the Garden Club
of Oak Park and River Forest (GCOPRF)
Presented by the Friends of
the Oak Park Conservatory
at Oak Park
Conservatory
Fridays, 6:00-8:00P
Jun 23 | Jul 28 | Aug 25 | Sep 29
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an
evening of music and drinks outdoors at the
Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in
the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the
night sky. Admission includes two drink
tickets and appetizer. Tickets
$20. Ages 21+
FOPCON members receive a 10% discount.
Contact operations@fopcon.org for a discount
code prior to registration.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory.
Succulent & C acti Sale
Friday, Jul 28, 10:00A-2:00P
Saturday, Jul 29, 10:00A-1:00P
Shop the Oak Park Conservatory's Succulent &
Cacti Sale from a large assortment of specialty
succulents and cacti locally grown at the
Conservatory! Learn from experts on hand how
to grow these easy-to-grow plants!
PDOP
DAYS
Visit Oak Park Conservatory during
Dinosaur Days, Jun 25-July 1 from
10A-4P, to learn about plants
during the Jurassic Park period or
hunt for dinosaur eggs. See page 49
for more events and activities!
