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Lincoln Elementary School Garden

Lincoln Elementary School in SE Evanston is one of ten public elementary schools in District 65 that serves the Evanston area community. They have a lovely school garden filled with flowers (looks like native pollinators to me), vegetables (i spotted, arugula, swiss chard, lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes and perhaps more!) There are two fruit trees and […]
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Merrick Rose Garden Evanston & Centennial Fountain

Did you know there is a small Rose Garden that can be rented from the city on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays with permitted access for events? How lovely this space is! A bit of history from Evanston’s Website:https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/departments/parks-recreation-community-services/parks/merrick-rose-garden My photos taken in mid June of 2022! Enjoy! In July 1948, the Merrick Rose Garden was […]
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LakeShore Evanston Walking and Biking Path

I myself live closest to the Lee Street beach access point so i often start my abbreviated walk from this point. If you start down at Sheridan and South Blvd. you likely will get to the 8000 steps mentioned in this webpage. I do want to state that parking along this beach path route is […]