Wells in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Rachel Carson
National Wildlife Refuge
— In Memoriam —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 22, 2009
1. Rachel Carson Marker
“….all the life of the planet is interrelated….each species has its own ties to others, and….all are related to the earth. This is the theme of ‘The Sea Around Us’, and the other sea books, and it is also the message of ‘Silent Spring’.”
Rachel Carson 1907-1964
Erected 1970 by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1970.
Location. 43° 20.844′ N, 70° 32.904′ W. Marker is in Wells, Maine, in York County. Marker can be reached from Port Road west of Riverhead Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Port Rd, Wells ME 04090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to the 'Sense of Wonder' Rain Garden… (within shouting distance of this marker); Laudholm Farm: The foundation of the Wells Reserve (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hay and Horse Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cow Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ice House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Creamery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Water Tower (approx. 0.7 miles away); Farmhouse (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wells.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Rachel Carson. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on May 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 8, 2020
2. Rachel Carson
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 22, 2009
3. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Tidal river
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 22, 2009
4. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Tidal salt marsh
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
