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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
Plant Help Desk
Visit us every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00P with
your gardening and plant related questions.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Call (708) 725-2460
or email coordinator@fopcon.org.
Renting the Conservatory
Let the Oak Park Conservatory host your next
party, special event, memorial service, wedding,
or birthday party. Rentals at the Conservatory
are available year-round. Please visit our website
at oakparkconservatory.org or contact our rental
coordinator to plan your special event. Contact
the Conservatory at (708) 725-2400 or via email
at oakparkconservatory@pdop.org.
Oak Park Conservatory Programs & Events
FALL MUM SALE & BULB SALE
Online sale begins August 25
In Person, September 15
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!
Fall Plant & Tool Exchange
Sunday, Sep 10, 9:30-11:30A
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants
and tools at the Fall Plant and Tool Exchange,
presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory. Save your garden plastic pots and drop
them off at our Garden Pot Return so they can be
reused and kept out of landfills. Please bring at least
one plant to participate in the plant exchange. Drop
off, 9:30-10:30A. Pick up, 11:00-11:30A. Ages 18+
Prescribed Fire 101
ursday, Sep 14, 7:00-8:00P
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center
As we transition into fall in Illinois, you may see
signs of fire in our states natural areas. e use of
prescribed fire is increasing across the state and
county. Learn about how prescribed fire is used here
in our parks, and across the county to help improve
habitats for native plants and animals while reducing
the risk for wildfires. All Ages
Gardening Lectures
Sep 21 • Oct 19 • Feb 15, 7:00-8:00P
Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to
learn about different gardening topics. Registration
is required. A virtual Zoom link will be sent to
participants in advance. Ages 18+
Sep 21: All About Hydrangeas
Oct 19: Carnivorous Plants
Shop our Carnivorous plants sale beginning October
19 and learn how to take care of these unique and
popular plants! (See page 37 for Little Shop of
Carnivorous program for families!)
Feb 15: Growing Onions
Presented by the Friends of
the Oak Park Conservatory
at Oak Park Conservatory
Friday, Sep 29, 6:00-8:00P
Savor the end of summer with music and
drinks outdoors in the Rubinstein Garden at
the Conservatory. Admission includes two
drink tickets and appetizer. Register in
advance. Ages 21+
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Ticket $20; FOPCON Member $18.
