Let’s go outdoors! Each week during the summer, we’re learning an new skill to help us survive in the wilderness. No experience is necessary. Are you up to the challenge?
This week we're learning how to identify animals by their footprints!
Next week is Sylvia Earle's birthday! In her of her work protecting the ocean, we're learning how we can do the same! Join us for a story about her life, plus take a virtual dive and compete with your friend in cleaning up a mock oil spill!
Join us for an hour of animal fun! Each week we’ll learn about a different animal using games, art, animal artifacts (both real and replica), and more!
It's really rather hard to be unhappy near a capy! We're learning about the chillest animal out there – the capybara!
This workshop is for children accompanied by an adult. Adults are expected to stay for the duration of the workshop – it is not a drop-off program.
Fridays, 6:00-8:00P
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms.
Tickets are $25 ($20 for FOPCON Members) Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
FOPCON members receive a 20% discount. For a discount code before registering, please email operations@fopcon.org
Explore summer in the Discovery Garden! Enjoy hands-on activities led by our garden docents outside. Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden!
Jun: Pollinators
Jul: Water Play
Aug: In the Dirt
