Join us for a guided tour of our parks' natural areas. Learn about the plants you see growing, the different habitats in our parks, and ways we support our pollinators. You may also learn a little history about our parks!
Tours are free but registration in advance is required.
Tours meet at 12:00P
Lindberg Prairie: Jun 6
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
Sunday, May 18
Drop Off 9:30-10:30A
Pick Up 11:00-11:30A
Join us for a plant swap at the Oak Park 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 houseplant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like!
Advanced registration required to attend this free event!
Help keep plastic pots out of our landfills – save your garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant Sale and return them for reuse.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory(FOPCON).
Toddler Exploration Time
10:30-11:15A
Young learners (18 months – 5 years) will be
delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by
our education volunteers.
Advanced registration is required.
Mar: What's Hatching
Apr: Leaving the Nest
May: Blooming
