Garfield Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Talking Tree Project
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 5, 2025
1. Talking Tree Project Marker
Rev. Donald McFadden, born and raised in the Garfield Park community, served as Senior Pastor of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church for 28 years. In 2015, Pastor McFadden launched an annual Juneteenth parade along Madison Street.
Listen to Rev. McFadden, Ms. Britton and Mr. Hobson by downloading the free app, 'OTOCAST' onto your smart phone. Search for the 'Talking Trees Project' or scan this QR code.
This project was created by community leaders in partnership with the Natural Area Community Stewardship Program and The Nature Conservancy, working together to connect residents with their park, nature, and each other.
Erected by Chicago Park District; The Nature Conservancy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.
Location. 41° 52.938′ N, 87° 43.04′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Garfield Park. It is on Washington Boulevard 0.2 miles east of Hamlin Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on a berm south of the west lagoon in Garfield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Garfield Park Natural Area (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garfield Park Fieldhouse (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Talking Tree Project (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Garfield Park Natural Area (about 600 feet away); Garfield Park (about 600 feet away); Habitats: Home for Wildlife (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Garfield Park Natural Area (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Garfield Park Natural Area (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. A similar marker about Jim Hobson (referenced on the sign as "Mr. Hobson") was found near the fieldhouse building, but one for Annette Britton ("Ms. Britton") was not spotted.
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1. Talking Trees Project flyer.
Excerpt: "In 1869, the West Park Commission was established. Its Central Park,(Submitted on February 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)later renamed Garfield Park, was linked to Humboldt Park and Douglass Park by broad boulevards. Danish immigrant Jens Jensen was appointed as the General Superintendent and Chief Landscape Architect. Jensen introduced the prairie style landscape to the unfinished sections of the park."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 5, 20252. Talking Tree Project MarkerThe 1906 statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns can be seen behind (to the south of) this marker, next to Washington Boulevard.
2. Chicago Park District: Garfield (James) Park. (Submitted on February 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 5, 2025
3. Talking Tree Project Marker
Garfield Park's Field House and its famed gold dome are a short distance east of the marker. A Park District/Nature Conservancy marker about pollinating insects is in the foreground near the path.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
