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
1st Wednesday of Each Month
10:00-10:30A
Enjoy a bilingual (English and Spanish) story time, songs, and finger puppet play led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers.
Ages 18mos – 5yrs
New to the sport and want to try it out before committing to a full three-week session or a private lesson? Try this introductory course! All materials provided.
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!
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.
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.
