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Where to see butterfly milkweed in Illinois

We found 13 places featuring butterfly milkweed in Illinois. Plan your next visit below.

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Map of butterfly milkweed sightings in Illinois

Explore clustered snap locations for this species in Illinois.

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Anderson Japanese Gardens place preview
Park35 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.

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Brandon Road Lock and Dam place preview
Park43 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Brandon Road Lock and Dam

Barge Watching and Des Plaines River

You might spot Carolina Mantis and Goldenrod Soldier Beetle.

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Durso Park place preview
Park45 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Durso Park

"family Friendly", "neighborhood Park", "playground", "outdoor Recreation", "urban Green Space", "basketball Courts", "picnic Spot", "birdwatching"

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

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Gensburg-Markham Prairie place preview
Park39 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Gensburg-Markham Prairie

Bird Watching and Conservation

You might spot Viceroy, Common Wood-Nymph, and Acadian Hairstreak.

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Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park place preview
Park92 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park

Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Historic, Cultural, Outdoor Recreation, Boating, Urban Oasis, Wildlife Viewing

You might spot American Robin, Canada Goose, and House Sparrow.

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Loop Retail Historic District place preview
Park48 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Loop Retail Historic District

Architecture and Chicago History

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Rock Pigeon.

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Michigan–Wacker Historic District place preview
Park48 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Michigan–Wacker Historic District

Art Deco and Chicago Architecture

You might spot Canada Goose, House Sparrow, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

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Palmer Square Park place preview
Park45 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Palmer Square Park

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot American Robin, Eastern Gray Squirrel, and Canada Goose.

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River Park place preview
Park26 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

River Park

Wildlife Friendly, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking, Accessible, Nature Reserve, Sports

You might spot American Robin and White-Tailed Deer.

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Scoville Park place preview
Park37 sightings50 species

Illinois, US

Scoville Park

Accessible and Community

You might spot Common Milkweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

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Illinois Caverns State Natural Area place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Illinois Caverns State Natural Area

Adventure and Caving

You might spot Butterfly Milkweed and Prairie Blazing Star.

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Main Street Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

Illinois, US

Main Street Historic District

Architectural History and Family Friendly

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Baltimore Oriole, and Monarch.

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Northerly Island place preview
Park98 sightings9 species

Illinois, US

Northerly Island

Birdwatching, Hiking, Nature Preserve, Urban Oasis, Skyline Views, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing

You might spot Canada Goose, Ring-Billed Gull, and Red-Winged Blackbird.

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