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Special Interest
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
Spring Children's Photos All Su, Apr 10 10:00A-12:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 235243-01 $45/68
Mother's Day Tea - First Pair (Mom/Child) All Sa, Apr 16 10:00-11:30A Oak Park Conservatory 1 235245-01 $45/68
Additional Guest All Sa, Apr 16 10:00-11:30A Oak Park Conservatory 1 235245-02 $10/15
Conservatory Kids: Little Growers 3-5 Tu, Apr 5 - May 10 9:00-10:30A Oak Park Conservatory 6 235281-01 $96/144
Conservatory Kids: Little Growers 3-5 Tu, May 17 - June 21 9:00-10:30A Oak Park Conservatory 6 235281-02 $96/144
Raising Chickens 18+ Su, Apr 10 2:00-4:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 235283-01 $25/38
Spring Lawn Care 18+ Sa, Apr 9 11:00A-12:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 235291-01 $15/22
Gorgeous Hydrangeas 18+ Th, Aug 18 6:00P-7:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 550124-02 $25/38
Native Grasses 18+ Th, Sep 15 6:00P-7:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 550124-03 $25/38
Lovely Lilacs 18+ Th, May 12 6:00P-7:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 550124-01 $25/38
Full Garden Plant Series 18+ Th, May 12-Sep 15 6:00P-7:00P Oak Park Conservatory 3 550124-04 $55/$94
Mother's Day Teacup Gardening
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Bring mom to the Conservatory for an early
Mother's Day celebration. Enjoy a scrumptious
continental breakfast and tea. Each person will
create a teacup garden to take home. Note: Please
register under your child' name. Section 01 is for a
pair (mom & child); Section 02 is for an additional
guest.
Min 10/Max 20
Conservatory Kids:
Little Growers
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Calling all little gardeners!
Join us for this new
6-week program for preschool age children 3-5
years old at the Oak Park Conservatory lead by
our Naturalist. Children will get their fingers dirty
exploring and growing plants in our greenhouse
environment, enjoy cras, story time and more!
Come let us grow your young child's green thumb!
Min 6/Max 16
Chicken Farming
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Home to Roost founder, Jennifer Murtoff returns to
share her extensive experience with raising chickens
in Oak Park. What do they require, what are the
regulations in Oak Park, what happens when they
stop laying eggs – all these topics and much more
are covered during this two-hour presentation.
is workshop is intended for the beginner who
has never raised chickens or who has had minimal
experience.
Min 10/Max 50
Spring Lawn Care
Supervisor: Patti Staley
is class will show you how to rejuvenate your
lawn aer the winter months with tips on de-
thatching, irrigation, over-seeding and fertilizer
applications; as well as how to start a spring lawn
from seed. Information on morning water and pest
disease control throughout the summer will also be
covered.
Min 10/Max 30
Garden Plant Series
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Lovely Lilacs is the first in a three part series of
"Good for your Home" plant lectures. Take just
one, two or all three lectures! e first in the series,
Lovely Lilacs, will explore the many different
varieties of tried and true Midwestern lilacs,
newer reblooming lilacs and common problems
with lilacs! Gorgeous Hydrangeas will explore
the many different varieties of tried and true
Midwestern Hydrangeas, native Hydrangeas and
common problems with Hydrangeas. Midwestern
Native Grasses will explore the most common and
popular native grasses, the difference between the
ornamental cultivar selections of natives and good
combinations for your home. Each participant will
take home a small nursery starter container for
your home aer each class.
Toddler Exploration Time
3rd Friday of the Month through May
10:30-11:15am (18-30 month olds)
12:15-1:00pm (3-5 year olds)
is 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, highlighting a different
topic each month. Space is limited to 18 children
and their caregivers for each event. Pre-register
using the form in this catalog, at www.pdop.org
or in person at the Conservatory or Ridgeland
Common. Advanced registration required.
NATURE & GARDENING
Spring Children's Photos at the Conservatory
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Have a beautiful, professional children's portrait taken among
the spring flowers inside the Oak Park Conservatory. You will
receive a sitting session for up to three children and one 8x10
photo. Ala carte packages are available for additional cost.
NOTE: You will be contacted with the time of your sitting.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session start time.
Min 3/Max 12
See page 76 for more information
on the Oak Park Conservatory.
