Takoma in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
DC's Pollinator Network
Native Pollinators:
Washington DC is home to approximately 130 native bee species and close to 100 species of butterflies have been recorded in the District. These pollinators are crucially important to agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem function – yet they are struggling daily with habitat fragmentation and destruction.
In 1967, the Wood Thrush "Hylocichla mustelina" was named Washington DC's official bird It is a long distance migrant and flies to Central America for the winter, however, it is becoming more difficult to see the Wood Thrush in the District due to loss of habitat. As its spring and summer breeding habitat is broken into smaller pieces, it is important to sustain a network of pollinator gardens to ensure a positive future for the Wood Thrush.
Erected by DC Department of Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 38° 58.448′ N, 77° 1.067′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Takoma. Marker is on 4th Street Northwest just south of Blair Road Northwest, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Takoma Station Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Takoma Theatre Timeline (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 2 (approx. 0.2 miles away in Maryland); The Thomas / Siegler House and Garden (approx. ¼ mile away in Maryland); Takoma Recreation Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Promised Land Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roscoe (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Early Takoma (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
