Egg Dash and Scramble

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Bring your baskets and grab all the eggs around Maple Park! Our Bunny will be on hand for pictures, and we’ll have themed games before and after each dash. Ages 3-10

This event is free, but you must have a ticket to participate.

Tickets available beginning April 1 from:

    • Candycopia (717 Lake Street)
    • Ridgeland Common (415 Lake Street)
    • CRC (225 Madison Street)
    • GRC (21 Lake Street)

Tickets will be available for the 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00A entry times.

Sponsored by:

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Guided Tour: Austin Gardens

austin gardens natural area

Join us for a guided tour of Austin Gardens’ natural areas. Learn about the plants growing, the different habitats in our parks, and ways we support our pollinators. You may also learn a little history of our parks!

Tours are free, but registration is required in advance.

Cheney Mansion Community Meeting

Please join us for the Cheney Mansion Master Plan review. We will be providing an overview of work that has been completed since the development of the 2009 Master Plan, including the entrance, water fall garden, greenhouse, and patio improvements. Additionally, we will review the updated 2016 Master Plan and projects identified or underway, including the geothermal installation. Finally, we are seeking feedback on how patrons use the property to consider future improvements. 

This is a virtual meeting. Click here for the meeting link.

Preschool Open House

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Discover the perfect start for your little one at our Preschool Open House!

Join us for a fun and informative Open House event! Meet our caring teachers, explore our engaging classrooms, and learn about our programs for the 2025-26 school year:
Playschool (Age 2) – Gentle introduction to social learning
Nature Preschool (Ages 3-5) – Hands-on discovery & early academics
Pre-K (Age 4) – Kindergarten readiness & skill-building
Children are welcome! Let them explore while you chat with our team.
Don’t miss this opportunity to find the best fit for your child!

Annual Plant Sale

Shop online at our Annual Plant Sale featuring a large selection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, all grown in our Conservatory greenhouses. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Members receive two weeks of priority shopping for the best selection.

Mar 29: Member online sale begins
Apr 12: Public online sale begins
Apr 27: Online sale closes
May 5-9: Curbside order pickup

To learn more, click here to be redirected to FOPCON’s website.