We last visited Jackson Park in 2008, so a return visit was overdue. The description said we would explore the wetlands, but after a few weeks of rain we should have realized they would be VERY WET wetlands! Note: Next time wear wellies!

Photography by Jennie Burke, Eric King, Sarah King, Penny Longhurst, & Cyndie Segovia. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show.