Discover the Exploration Station - FREE program
Every Saturday through May 30 from 10am to Noon, docents will offer the Exploration Station! There is a new program every month highlighting special aspects of the Oak Park Conservatory for both adults and children. Programs will include leaf shapes, ferns, bananas, the chocolate tree, plant movement, birds and fruits from foreign countries Come and explore!

KidFest
A Family Event
Sunday, March 7
12 to 4pm

Join us in celebrating the "Happy BirdDay" of George, our double yellow-head Amazon parrot, who lives in the Conservatory's Tropical Garden House. This 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. You can also get a jump on springtime by enjoying some of the early spring flowers on display at the conservatory.

21st Annual Herb and Scented Plant Sale
Saturday, May 1
8am to 5pm

The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory annual fund raising plant sale, "Flavors and Flowers" will offer a huge variety of plants for every gardener's yard. This two-day sale will be held on Friday, April 30 from 10am to 8pm for FOPCON members and Saturday, May 1 from 10am to 5pm for the public. In addition to pre-sale privileges, FOPCON members receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, Conservatory Conversations and 10% discounts at our retail partners and much more. For more information check out our website at www.fopcon.org and to become a member, call 708-725-2460.

Spring Perennial Plant & Seedling Exchange
Saturday, May 8

Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants at the Friends of Oak Park Conservatory sponsored annual plant exchange. Drop off material from 9:30 to 11:30am at the Conservatory. Come back to pick up plants from Noon to 1pm!

Annual Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk
June 2010
Date & Time: TBA

This annual event is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest. A variety of lovely gardens will feature stunning water features, innovative vegetable gardens, creative container garden combinations and much more. Tickets will be sold at the Oak Park Conservatory, the Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and various other venues throughout Oak Park. For more details please call the Conservatory at 386-4700.

FOPCON Plant Exchange
Date: September 2010

FOPCON’s annual Fall Perennial and Houseplant Exchange will take place in September at the Conservatory. From 9:30 to 11:30am, anyone can drop off divided perennial plants at the alley gate south of the conservatory. Exchangers will receive a coupon for each potted donation. Please label your plants with its common name and color and include its botanical name if possible.

At 12:00 noon, the gates will reopen and shoppers will be able to redeem their coupons for new additions to their gardens from Noon to 12:30pm. This is a great way to share the bounty of your garden with others while discovering new plants for your own yard. Remind your friends and relatives about this fun activity. If you have an organization that would be interested in any of our leftovers, please have them come at 12:30pm for plants for their school, church or community gardens. The more the merrier!

FOPCON Annual Mumfest:
November 2010

You are invited to enjoy the beautiful Chrysanthemums on display at the Oak Park Conservatory as the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory present their Annual Mumfest.

Winter Holiday Craft Faire & Open House
December 2010
Noon to 4pm

A free and fun event for the whole family. Local artists will sell their creations and Santa will accept letters in-person.

Monthly Featured Floral Displays
Every month, come and experience a new breathtaking floral display at the Conservatory; an exhilarating respite from the everyday world!

January - Azaleas & Amaryllis
February - Azaleas & Amaryllis
March & April - "Spring" Flower Show, featuring snapdragons, stocks, sweet peas & spring bulbs

April - Herb Preview Show
May - Fuchsias

June - Hydrangeas

September - Exotic Foliage plants
October - Leonotus (Lions Weed)
November - Chrysanthemums
December - Paper White Narcissi and Poinsettia