19th Annual Herb and Scented Plant Sale
Saturday, May 3 from
8am-3pm

The specialty this year is plants for "urban potager" gardens — edible landscapes! This event features vegetables and ornamental plants especially suited for small urban and container gardens. Don't miss this chance to purchase quality herbs and bedding plants and perennials cultivated at the Conservatory. More info is available at herbsaleoakpark.com.

Spring Perennial Plant & Seedling Exchange
Saturday, May 10

Join other gardeners to share favorite plants with the Friends of Oak Park Conservatory sponsored annual plant exchange. Bring perennials and seedlings to the rear of the Conservatory off the alley. The plants should be individually wrapped or in a pot and labeled by the type and color, if possible.

Drop off time: 10:00am - Noon

Swap Time: 12:30-2:00pm

Annual Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk
Saturday, June 28
9:30am-3:30pm

Eight private gardens in Oak Park and River Forest will be on display. Garden guides must be picked up at the Oak Park Conservatory at 615 Garfield Street on the day of the walk. Tickets are available in advance for $15 at the Oak Park Conservatory and at the Oak Park Visitors Center, 158 North Forest Avenue. Tickets are $18 the day of the walk and can be purchased at the Oak Park Conservatory, where the walk begins. The Garden Walk will be held rain or
shine. No ticket refunds will be given.

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.

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

Winter Holiday Craft Faire & Open House
Date TBA
Noon to 4pm

A free, fun and educational event for the whole family. Some of the activities include fun craft projects, a scavenger hunt in the Conservatory. Lynn Bement and her worms and Hody Coyote will be performing at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

KidFest
A Family Event
Date TBA
1 to 4pm

Get a jump on springtime at a free and fun family event sponsored by FOPCON. Educational kids' activities will include hands-on activities that relate to the wonderful natural world of plants.