Prescribed Fire 101

Learn about how prescribed fire is used here in our parks and across the country to help improve habitats for native plants and animals while reducing the risk of wildfires.

Quick Sketch Garden Design

Individual landscape design and garden consultation services are available seasonally at the Oak Park Conservatory on various Fridays from 9:00A-12:00P. Bring in photos of your garden, measurements, and your plat of survey for our professionals to offer help, planting suggestions, and a quick sketch as time allows.

Register and search for upcoming dates below. Three one-hour time slots are available each day.

Virtual Gardening Lectures

Learn and grow with the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory! Programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free programs and a Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance.

Winter Green Containers

Join our horticulturalist for a fun morning of creating your own winter greens outdoor container! Choose from boughs of greenery, branches, and accessories and bring home your very own custom container.

Winter Wreaths

Create your own festive wreath using fresh greens and other botanicals! Plus, learn how to make specialty wreaths using materials from your own garden.