Docents help children and others learn through interactive displays and games in the showrooms. New topics every month. September: "Traveling Seeds"; October: "Cone Bearing Plants"; November: "Fruits, The Seasonal Food Harvest"; December: "Eggs and the Conservatory Critters"; January: "Urban Wildlife"; February: "Chocolate"; March topic: "Survival in the Jungle"; April: "Carnivorous Plants"; May: "Water Works."

Feature the black bear and its adaptations for survival in the forest. Crawl into the bear's den, compare your senses to that of the black bear, feel his fur, come face to face with a black bear mount and more.

An action-packed competition that features teams from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Participants compete for trophies by driving robots they designed, built and programmed. The Oak Park Education Foundation is also holding an Open House showcasing their art, science, architecture and engineering programs that features hands-on projects for kids 5-12.