A fiddle. A banjo. A room full of curious young children. And three generations of community connection.
Last spring, the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory introduced Musical Story Time, bringing musicians from the beloved Oak Park Farmers Market Band into our early childhood programming.
What began as a small new program became something much bigger: children discovering music, parents sharing in their wonder, retired musicians sharing their talents, and volunteers creating meaningful connections.
Your support of the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory helps make programs like Musical Story Time possible and allows us to bring people together, inspire curiosity and create experiences that make the Conservatory more meaningful for everyone who walks through its doors.
Every season, our volunteers guide schoolchildren through discovery and exploration, lead adults in learning something new, and create nature-inspired educational events that bring the whole community together. Each smile, each conversation, each connection — that’s where our community truly blooms.
The Friends celebrated our 40th Anniversary this year, and for four decades have offered an opportunity for volunteers of all ages to support our programs, do hands-on work in the Conservatory, and connect with others who share the same passion and interests.
Please help sustain The Friends and the historic Conservatory and help our community continue to grow, connect and bloom. If you are interested in volunteering or supporting our efforts to continue offering free nature-based education programs to the community, visit our website at fopcon.org.