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76 www.pdop.org Conservatory Hours Tu-Su, 10am-4pm; Closed Mondays Gift Shop Hours Tu-Su, 10am-4pm New! Thursday nights the Conservatory is open until 7:00pm, March 17-August 25. Open School Holiday Mondays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day and Columbus Day) New! Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden Hours Open 7 days a week, 10am-Dusk Closed in Inclement Weather Conservatory & Discovery Garden Closed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day (closes 1pm Christmas Eve) Tours of the Conservatory Join us for tours of the Conservatory led by trained docents and organized by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Learn about the flora and fauna in our showrooms, as well as the new Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden. Group tours are available for children and/or adults. To access the tour application, visit www.oakparkconservatory.com. Plant Clinic NOW ON TUESDAYS, 2-4pm Staff can help with gardening questions, plant idenitification or disease diagnostics. Potting service also available. (Donation suggested.) Rentals at the Conservatory Make your next celebration the envy of all. The Oak Park Conservatory is the ideal location for small weddings, parties, meetings and family celebrations. Up to 50 guests can enjoy the unique ambience of our Tropical, Mediterranean and Desert Houses. Call (708) 725-2400 for more details. Toddler Exploration Time Advance registration req'd 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. Birthday Party Packages Available for children age 4-10 years Come have your birthday party with Sarah, George & Skipper, our Conservatory parrots! Party packages are available on select weekends year-round. • Saturdays, 10am-Noon; Sundays, 1-3pm • $250 for up to 10 party guests • $10 each additional child, max 20 children • Private party room • Garden staff leader for games & activities • Take home element for each party attendee Please see www.oakparkconservatory.org for themed packages available & to book your birthday party or call the Oak Park Conservatory at 708-725-2400. Volunteer Opportunities Help the Oak Park Conservatory continue to be a thriving community destination. Volunteer to help with education, events, plant and garden care, operations and leadership roles with the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON). For more information about volunteering, please contact Kathy McNamara, Volunteer and Program Coordinator for FOPCON at coordinator@fopcon.org or 708-725-2460, ext. 2. See pages 72 & 73 for programs at the Conservatory. OAK PARK CONSERVATORY: JOURNEY WORLDS AWAY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD Discover the Exploration Station Saturdays, 10:30 – 12:30 Sundays, 1:30 – 3:30 September - May Come try hands-on activities at the Exploration Station created by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Visit www.fopcon.org to see the new topics each month highlighting special aspects of the Conservatory for both adults and children. 27th Annual Plant Sale Fri, April 29, 2-6pm (FOPCON Members) Sat, April 30, 8am-4pm and Sun, May 1, Noon-3pm (public sale) is annual fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. e sale features a large selection of vegetables, herbs and flowers, including many unique varieties, almost all of which are grown in our Conservatory greenhouses. is spring event is an Oak Park institution and should be experienced by everyone. FOPCON members can pre-order and/or shop early on Friday. To become a member, visit www.fopcon.org. Spring Perennial & Seedling Exchange Sat, May 14 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 12:30 p.m. Kids Fest Sunday, March 6 10:00am-2:00pm Join us in celebrating "Happy BirdDay" of George, our double yellow-head Amazon parrot, who lives in the Conservatory's tropical room. is annual family event presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory is free and includes hands-on educational activities and a chance for children to explore a tropical rain forest and other eco-climates. Enjoy some of the early spring flowers on display at the Conservatory. A Historic Property of the Park District of Oak Park