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Plant Shopping Road Trip!!
Friday, May 20, 9:00A-4:00P
Join the Conservatory Horticulturists for a
special day filled with guided plant shopping.
Make it a girl's day or a special outing for garden
enthusiasts. We will depart the Conservatory
at 9am and visit three favorite garden shopping
spots. Shady Hill Gardens in Elburn, IL will be
our first stop to shop their famous selection of
geraniums, annuals, herbs and perennials in
their stunning Dutch glass greenhouses. Next
stop is Johnsons' Statuary nestled along the
Fox River in Downtown St Charles. Our final
destination will be shopping some of the best
Midwestern perennials and natives at Midwest
Groundcovers and a guided tour of their trial
gardens. Return to the Conservatory at 4pm.
Gourmet box lunch will be provided.
Min 8/Max 13
Activity: #235214-01
Res/NR: $50/75
Ages: 18+
Conservatory
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
Caring for Mature Trees 18 + Sa, June 18 1:00-2:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335231-01 $20/30
Pest Management 18 + Th, Jul 14 6:30-8:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335233-01 $20/30
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, May 3 1:00-2:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-01 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, May 3 2:00-3:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-02 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, May 3 3:00-4:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-03 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, June 7 1:00-2:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-04 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, June 7 2:00-3:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-05 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, June 7 3:00-4:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-06 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, Jul 5 1:00-2:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-07 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, Jul 5 2:00-3:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-08 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, Jul 5 3:00-4:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-09 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, Aug 2 1:00-2:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-10 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, Aug 2 2:00-3:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-11 $50/75
Quick Sketch Garden 18 + Tu, Aug 2 3:00-4:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 335228-12 $50/75
Spring Containers 18 + Sa, May 14 10:00A-12:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 550123-01 $45/68
Fall/Late Summer Containers 18 + Sa, Sep 17 10:00A-12:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 550123-02 $45/68
Winter Containers 18 + Sa, Dec 3 10:00A-12:00P Oak Park Conservatory 1 550123-03 $45/68
Full Container Design Series 18 + Sa, May 14 - Dec 3 10:00A-12:00P Oak Park Conservatory 3 550123-04 $115/172
NATURE & GARDENING
Caring for Mature Trees
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Proper care for a tree is easy but also vitally
important. Mature trees require different treatment
than young trees. Learn how to maintain and
sustain mature trees from a certified arborist.
Proper care of trees can help expand the lifespan of
your trees.
Min 5/Max 25
Pest Management
for Home Gardens
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Learn to manage pests in your garden with
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). is method
gives you alternatives to chemical pest control
by integrating various management strategies,
including using beneficial insect relationships,
cultural methods, alternatives to chemicals and
chemicals only when necessary. Mark Omi,
Conservatory Technician, has over a decade of
experience using IPM methods and beneficial
insects for garden pest control. He will explore the
different methods that make up a comprehensive
pest management program. Note: Held indoors &
outdoors.
Min 6/Max 25
Quick Sketch Garden Design
and Garden Coaching
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Landscape Design & Garden Consultation services
are available at the Oak Park Conservatory every
first Tuesday of the month from 1-3pm. Bring in
photos of your garden for our professionals to offer
help, planting suggestions & a quick sketch as time
allows. Registration required. ree one-hour time
slots are available each session.
Min 1/Max 3
Container Design Series
Supervisor: Krista Kupperschmidt
Come and create your spring planters with our
design expert! Have help in flower selection and
arrangement to create spectacular containers for
your home. Bring your own container or choose
from one of ours. All material provided. Section
1 is for Spring Containers; Section 2 is for Fall
Containers; Section 3 is for Winter Containers;
Choose Section 4 for all three for a discounted fee of
$115. Class dates: 5/14, 9/17, 12/3.
Min 5/Max 9
