Literally translated to “leaf dye”, Hapa Zome is the Japanese art of pounding plants with a hammer to color fabric! Come join us in learning the ways plants are used as dye, and making our own plant-printed tote bags. We’ll have a smashing good time! All materials provided.
Not only was she "The Right Honourable Countess of Lovelace", Ada was one of the earliest computer scientists. She published the first computer program way back in 1840, before computers even existed! How? Join us to discover the life of Ada Lovelace through story, art, and play.
In the US, women are 48% of the workforce but only 27% of the STEM careers. This family-friendly program explores a different science-loving lady each session through story, art, and more!
Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must stay for the duration — this is not a drop-off program.
Let's celebrate those animal superlatives! We're exploring the world's largest, smallest, fastest, and more with games, acting out and comparing them to ourselves, and more hands-on fun!
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. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON).
Tickets are $20 ($18 for FOPCON Members) Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
FOPCON members receive a 10% discount. For a discount code before registering, please email director@fopcon.org.
Thursday, Aug 22, 7:00-8:00P
Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms at this free, virtual event. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your garden, and how many you need for full effect. Ask your questions on growing bulbs and how to get started.
A Zoom link will be sent out to participants on the day of the lecture.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory(FOPCON).
