Wheaton in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wetlands Sing with Life!

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, January 6, 2026

1. Wetlands Sing with Life! Marker

Inscription.
Can You Hear Nature's Melody?
Wetlands are very busy neighborhoods since many plants and animals call them "Home Sweet Home!" The plants love life in the soggy soils, and the animals almost always need to "get their feet wet." Unfortunately, Illinois has lost over 90 percent of its original wetlands. As a result, many of our state's native plant and animal species that depend upon wetlands have become threatened or endangered. Wetlands sing with life, so keep your ears open to discover who calls Lincoln Marsh home.

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

Location. 41° 52.415′ N, 88° 7.415′ W. Marker is in Wheaton, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Illinois Prairie Path, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area, on the northern edge near the entry from the Prairie Path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Illinois Prairie Path, Wheaton IL 60187, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Greater Chicago.

It is also 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No Need to Fear Fire (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guinea Hog (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chicken (approx. 0.4 miles away); Domestic Rabbits (approx. 0.4 miles away); North American Porcupine (approx. 0.4 miles away); North American Bison • Blanding's Turtle • Cheetah (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named North American Bison • Blanding's Turtle • Cheetah (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War I Obelisk (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheaton.

Also see . . . Protecting Illinois wetlands. Environment America writes about wetlands in Illinois.

Excerpt: "Decades of misunderstanding and undervaluing has led to gaps in wetlands protections. Illinois has already
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, January 6, 2026

2. Wetlands Sing with Life! Marker
lost around 90% of our historic wetlands due to sprawl and development. Our environment can’t afford to lose any more."

(Submitted on January 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Lincoln Marsh viewed from the Prairie Path image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, January 6, 2026

3. Lincoln Marsh viewed from the Prairie Path

The Wetlands Sing with Life! marker is partially obscured by trees in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.