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!
Learn about the wonderful world of arthropods! Today we're diving down to see the ones that live beneath the sea. Let's explore crabs, lobsters, and more!
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
North, South, East, and West… how can you tell? This class explores orienteering – the process of navigating with a compass and map, just like pirates on the ocean! We’ll use these tools to find checkpoints around the park – can you find the clues to uncover the buried treasure?
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. All caregivers and children must register to attend this free event.
Ages 18mos – 5yrs