Shamrock Scavenger Hunt

Mar 1-16 | 10:00A-4:00P

Join the hunt to find shamrocks that the leprechaun scattered around the Conservatory! Prizes will be awarded to those that find all seven lucky shamrocks hidden among our plants. Living shamrocks will also be available for sale. No registration required for this event.

KidsFest

Sunday, Apr 27 | 10:00A-12:30P

This year we’re all about raptors! Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our community partners.

OPRF Garden Walk

Sunday, Jun 22 | 10:00A-4:00P

Celebrate our 31st annual Garden Walk in Oak Park and River Forest! Enjoy a self-guided tour featuring unique private and public gardens.

Plant & Tool Exchange

Sunday, May 18 | Drop Off: 9:30-10:30A | Pick Up: 11:00-11:30A

Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at our annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a houseplant to participate in the swap, and be sure to label your plants!

Natural Areas Guided Tours

Apr 18, Jun 6, Aug 15, Sept 12

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 the ways we support our pollinators. You will also learn some park history.

Seed Swap

Stay tuned for 2026 dates!

Join us at the Oak Park Conservatory on National Seed Swap Day to honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. Browse a selection of herb, vegetable, floral, perennial, and native seeds.

We will have expert gardeners on hand to guide you in getting your garden off to a good start. Please label your seed donations with the variety, source, and year when possible. Note: The first hour (11:00A-12:00P) is open to FOPCON members only.

No registration required.