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88 615 Garfield Avenue in Oak Park Ph: (708) 725-2400 www.oakparkconservatory.org Open Hours: Tu-Su, 10am-4pm M, 2-4pm 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. Group Tours Group tours are available for children and/or adults. Please complete your tour application at fopcon.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 40-50 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 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. Conservatory Gift Shop Open Su & Tu-Sa from 10 am-4 pm Shop local and support local artists, photographers, and businesses this spring season at the Oak Park Conservatory. Visit our Gift Shop in the Conservatory Center for handmade and unique items. New in the gift shop we offer an array of Melissa and Doug children's gardening toys & an excellent selection of children's gardening and nature books for all ages. The Gift Shop is open from 10am-4pm daily, except Monday. Second Sunday Tours 1:30 - 2:30PM, Second Sundays, Oct - Mar $5/adults; $3/senior; $2/child. Call 725-2400 to register Discover the Exploration Station: FREE PROGRAM Saturdays from 10 am to noon, and Sundays from 1:30-3:30pm, September through May. Come try hands-on activities at the Exploration Station created by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. There will be a new topic each month highlighting special aspects of the Conservatory for both adults and children. Also open on Monday school holidays! KidsFest – FREE EVENT Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 10 am – 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 presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory 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. Toddler Exploration Time – FREE 3rd Friday of the month, Sept-May 10:30-11:15am (18-30 month olds) 12:15-1:00pm (3-5 year olds) This special interactive time for you and your child will open up the natural world as you explore together the wonders of nature at the Oak Park Conservatory. You and your child will interact during guided activities, facilitated by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory docents, and highlighting a different topic each month. Session one is from 10:30 – 11:15 for children ages 18 month – 35 months and session 2 from 12:15 – 1:00 for children 3 – 5 years. Each session is limited to 15 children plus caregivers Come ready to have fun and learn about nature with your child. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers for each event, first come first served! Upcoming Dates & Topics include: Mar 20: Buzz Bees Buzz Apr 17: The Magic of Seeds A Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park JOURNEY WORLDS AWAY in your own backyard OAK PARK CONSERVATORY FACILITY:OAK PARK CONSERVATORY