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77 A Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park Tours of the Conservatory Join us for tours of the Conservatory led by trained docents. Learn about the flora and fauna in our Fern, Tropical and Desert showrooms, and our changing seasonal displays. Second Sunday Tours 1:30-2:30pm, second Sunday of each month, December through March $5/Adult • $3/Senior • $2/Child To register, call (708) 725-2400 Group Tours Group tours are available for children and/or adults. Please complete your tour application at www. oakparkconservatory.org Plant Clinic Come in to our plant clinic on Mondays from 2-4pm. Our staff will help with gardening questions, plant identification or disease diagnostics. We also offer a potting service. Party and Meeting Venue Make your next celebration the envy of all. The Oak Park Conservatory is the ideal location for small weddings, parties, meetings and family celebrations. We can accommodate 60 to 80 people in the Conservatory Center and your guests will enjoy the unique ambience of our tropical, fern and desert rooms. Call (708) 725-2400 for more details. Oak Park Conservatory Photography Policy Professional photographers are welcome to use the Oak Park Conservatory facility for photo shoots once the proper permit application has been completed. To acquire a permit application, call the Oak Park Conservatory at (708) 725-2400. Tripods are not allowed when the Conservatory is open to the public. Spring Perennial & Seedling Exchange - FREE! Saturday, May 10 - Times Vary Join other gardeners and share your favorite perennials at the Friends' of the Oak Park Conservatory sponsored annual plan exchange. Drop off material from 9:30 to 11:30am at the Conservatory. Come back to pick up plants from noon to 12:30pm. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. OAK PARK CONSERVATORY Exploration Station - FREE! Saturdays, 10am-Noon thru May 31 Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm thru May 31 Come try hands-on activities at the Exploration Station! There will be a new program each month highlighting special aspects of the Conservatory for both adults and children. Also open on Monday school holidays! Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Toddler Exploration Time - FREE Third Fridays from 10:30-11:15am This special interactive time, offered January through May, for you and your toddler, will open up the natural world as you explore together the wonders of nature at the Oak Park Conservatory. You and your toddler will interact during guided activities, facilitated by a docent, and highlighting a different topic each month. Dates & Topics include: March 21: Buzz Bees Buzz April 18: What Shape is Your Leaf May 16: Magic of Seeds Limited to 15 participants, first come, first served - no advance registration Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. KidsFest - Free! Sunday, March 2 from 10am – 2pm Join us in celebrating the "Happy BirdDay" of George, our double yellow-head Amazon parrot, who lives in the Conservatory's tropical room. This annual family event is free and includes hands-on educational activities for children and a chance for them to explore a tropical rain forest and other eco- climates. Get a jump on springtime by enjoying some of the early spring flowers on display at the Conservatory. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. 25th Annual Plant Sale Saturday May 3 from 8am – 4pm & Sunday, May 4 from Noon to 3pm NEW SUNDAY HOURS!* The sale features a large selection of vegetables, herbs and flowers, including many unique varieties, almost all of which are grown in our Conservatory greenhouses. This spring event is an Oak Park institution and should be experienced by everyone. FOPCON Members get a special sale preview on Friday, May 2 from 2-6pm! Early shopping privileges on Friday are one of the benefits of membership. To become a member, visit www.fopcon.org.