If you’ve recently visited the neighborhood of Logan Square and gotten off at the Logan Square CTA stop, you’ve probably noticed something seemingly uncommon amongst the hardness of the Chicago backdrop: a lush native prairie garden.

In 2005 Logan Square Walks, which CNT helped start, chose an abandoned site located adjacent to the Logan Square el stop to design a garden of prairie plants, grasses and shrubs. The result is a natural oasis for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and residents alike.

The next step is to add a seating area for visitors to relax and enjoy the garden. They are currently accepting secure, online donations to enable these plans.

The last Wednesday of every month, Logan Square Walks meets at the Paseo Garden for a “Wednesday Stroll”, in which they explore on foot the hidden, not-so-hidden and simply overlooked corners of their community. For more information, email Ben Helphand at ben@cnt.org.

To check out the Paseo Prairie Garden, take the blue line to the Logan Square stop. It’s at the west end of Logan Boulevard, within sight of the Illinois Centennial Monument. Take a stroll through the garden and enjoy the serenity that some dedicated individuals are working to make more common throughout our city!

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