River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Native Plants are Important

Chicago Park District Natural Areas

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 21, 2025

1. Native Plants are Important Marker

Inscription. Native plants are species indigenous to a certain region. Wildlife and native plants have co-evolved throughout history to rely on each other for survival. Native plants provide nutrient-rich food and shelter for wildlife. In return, animals and insects help pollinate and spread seeds. They have adapted to withstand local climate and soil types.

Erected by Chicago Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 41° 53.8′ N, 87° 38.342′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. It is on West Chicago Avenue west of North Sedgwick Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Jesse White Nature Garden (a few steps from this marker); Oaks Are Important (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Native Plants are Important (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Jesse White Nature Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Nari Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Nari Garden (about 400 feet away); Assumption School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Catholic Charities St. Vincent Center

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(approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Jesse White Nature Garden. (Submitted on December 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 21, 2025

2. Native Plants are Important Marker

The marker is near the sculpture in front of the Jesse White Community Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.