From Oak Park Public Library:

Plant Swaps are for everyone of all ages! This event encourages plant lovers to come together and trade pest- free plants of all kinds, which can include: Houseplants, potted plants, cuttings, seedlings, starters, succulents, air plants, wildflowers, annual or perennial, etc. No money is exchanged and it is a great way for beginners and expert gardeners to clean out or add variety to their collections. Drop in any time between 1pm - 4pm to give some plants and get some plants. 

Register here: https://oakpark.librarycalendar.com/event/plant-swap

From Oak Park Conservatory:

Are you interested in growing vegetables from seed? Come learn how to start your veggie garden indoors so you can transplant it in the spring. We'll cover where to purchase seeds, how to set up for optimal growth, ways to thin, and how to promote strong, healthy plants for your garden.

Register: https://www.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/2984414

From Forest Preserves of Cook County:

Learn how to start seeds of several native wildflowers, to enhance your yard and benefit native wildlife. A limited amount of seeds and seed-starting materials will be available to pick up from December 12 – 20, until gone. Sponsored by Trailside Museum on Facebook Live from Trailside Museum.

At this winter workshop, Deep Roots project will:

• Discuss what moderators and attendees learned from the 2019 gardening season.

• Dive into the last of the 2019, and the new 2020 seed catalogs and start planing your 2020 garden.

• Help choose which seedlings we will grow for our Annual Seedling Sale!

• Answer your questions about garden planning and choosing plants.

• Discuss things you can do around your garden this winter to prepare for Spring!

• Help connect you with garden partners.

Deep Roots Project seedling order begins the second week of February and ends the first week of March.