Spring Plant & Tool Exchange

Sunday, May 17 
Drop Off, 9:30–10:30A
Pick Up, 11:00–11:30A
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap, and be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like!

Advanced registration is required. Ages 18+

Help keep plastic pots out of our landfills – save your garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant Sale and return them for reuse. 

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Hiking Trip – 5/16/26

We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie for a day of hiking and picnicking.
Transportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. 

April and May is calving season, so there's a chance we'll see some baby bison at the prairie!
 

Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Adult-Child Archery Evening – 5/15/26

Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult.

 

Archery is for everyone!  Our instructor is trained in adaptive archery and the elements used to make this sport accessible. Please contact us if there are any accommodations you may need!

Toddler Exploration Time -10:30A

Young learners will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education volunteers. Each month is a different topic. 

Ages 18mos-5yrs
• Mar: Pitter, Patter, Splash
• Apr: Spring Fling
• May: Busy Bees

Toddler Exploration Time -9:30A

Young learners will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education volunteers. Each month is a different topic. 

Ages 18mos-5yrs
• Mar: Pitter, Patter, Splash
• Apr: Spring Fling
• May: Busy Bees