I was not surprised to read that species diversity is so high in Chicago’s many parks preservers and nature centers. Chicago area nature lovers have been at the task of keeping it that way. This blog and the photographer that keeps the listings of when to catch the best blooms and where to go is just one of the many urbanites dedicated to the beauty and necessity of nature’s bounty.
https://chicagonaturenow.com.
At WTTW watch video of said photographers and places.
https://news.wttw.com/2019/05/16/whe...qMAYd2G13BAj1I