Perennial Pollinator Plant Sale

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Online: Opens May 1 | In-Person: May 29-30
Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s perennial pollinator plant sale! Increase your garden’s biodiversity with our favorite selection of plants for your home garden. A diverse selection of natives, native cultivars and heirloom perennials, grown locally at the Conservatory greenhouses, will be available with our experts on hand to answer your questions on plant selection.
Order pickup is available May 29-30, 10:00A-4:00P.

KidsFest

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Join us for KidsFest and celebrate Earth Day! We’ll discover the wonders of our planet with activities from our partners, including Trailside Museum, University of Illinois Extension, Brookfield Zoo, the Oak Park Library, and Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation.

This is a free event, but tickets are required. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.

Arbor Day

preschool students help plant a tree

Join us at Field Park to celebrate trees and learn from experts about nurturing their care! Have tons of fun with a tree planting, crafts, and a visit with Cook County Forest Preserve District.

This is a free event, no registration required.

Earth Fest

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Village and the Park District of Oak Park at the Oak Park Conservatory! This afternoon is dedicated to sustainability and community action.

Highlights include:

    • Resource Fair: Meet with local organizations and discover resources and volunteer opportunities.
    • Green Infrastructure Plan: Share your input on opportunities to expand biodiversity and green infrastructure in Oak Park.
    • Conservatory Tours: Explore our beautiful botanical collections with guided tours.

School of Rock Rocks the Rink

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Join us for a rockin’ concert on the ice with guest stars from School of Rock! Skate under multicolor lights while enjoying live music. Skate rental included. Open to all ages.

Free with rink pass!