Oak Park Newspaper

June 25, 2011

The 18th annual Garden Walk with the Oak Park Conservatory
This year’s theme is “Hidden Treasurers.”

These have always been great events with wonderful yards and gardens chosen. We suggest a good walk and take notes......

Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk past events.
2006-OPRF-Garden-Walk-July-8th
2004-Oak Park Garden Walk June-26th
2003-OakPark-Garden Walk
Garden Walk July 2002
GardenWalk 2001
GardenWalk 1999

This event is sponsored by: Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest, and Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Event starts at the Conservatory.

Garden Walk 2011 at the Oak Park Conservatory (Event)
Sponsors: Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory & The Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest.

The Italian garden of Paola Ribaudo Pickrell and Charles Pickrell from a previous year.
© Oak Park Journal photo

Nine gorgeous gardens in Oak Park and River Forest will be open for viewing. Garden guides must be picked up at the Oak Park Conservatory at 615 Garfield Street on the day of the walk. Tickets are available in advance for $15 or $18 on the day of the walk. Purchase tickets at the Oak Park Conservatory, where the walk begins. The Garden Walk will be held rain or shine and no ticket refunds are given.

9:30am-3:30pm www.oakparkparks.com

Oak Park Conservatory | 615 Garfield St. | Oak Park, IL 60304 | (708) 386-4700

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Tickets: $15 in advance, or $18 on the day of the walk.

Tickets may be purchased at the; Carriage Flower Shop (124 Marion St., Oak Park); Oak Park Visitors Bureau, 1010 West Lake St., Oak Park; Westgate Flower & Plant Shop, 841 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park; Good Earth Greenhouse, 7900 W. Madison, River Forest; Carriage Flower Shop, 124 N. Marion, Oak Park; Greenline Wheels, 105 S. Marion, Oak Park; Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Oak Park.

To order tickets by mail, send check made payable to: GCOPRF, PO Box 5633, River Forest, IL 60305.

To begin the tour, pick up the Garden Guide at the Oak Park Conservatory. The self-guided tour begins at the Oak Park Conservatory. Tickets holders can pick up the guide at curbside starting at 9am.
Oak Park Conservatory | 615 Garfield St. | Oak Park, IL 60304 | (708) 725-2460

Eight gardens located in both Oak Park and River Forest are open. In addition this year offers a special exhibit of iron garden sculptures created by artist Brett Williams.

Make the Garden Walk eco-friendly and travel to the various gardens by bicycle. In co-operation with Greenline Wheels, 105 South Marion St., Oak Park, Garden Walk ticket holders can rent a bike for $10 for a whole day of cycling.

The Exploration Station is closed for the summer. Join us to learn more about “Garden Insects,” Butterflies, crickets, ladybugs, grasshoppers and more when the Exploration Station returns on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Every Saturday morning plus school holidays from 10:00 – noon, September – May. Docents help children and others learn through interactive displays and games in the showrooms. New topic every month. Drop in anytime. It’s FREE!

Redeem the Groupon Coupon
Many thanks to all who took advantage of the half-price family membership offer on Groupon. Don’t forget to redeem the coupon. See you at the Conservatory.
615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL 60304 Telephone 708-386-4700 or 708-725-2460