South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
American Burying Beetle Project
Conservation Corner
• These tiny beetles play a huge role in keeping the environment clean by recycling dead animals. They are a federally listed endangered species.
• In less than 100 years, they have disappeared from 90% of their original range The clock is still ticking.
• RWPZ in partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service and other local wildlife agencies are breeding the beetles and reintroducing them back into their natural habitat.
Due to these efforts, over 2,500 beetles have been reintroduced on Nantucket Island.
For more information check out www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
Conservation Matters.
Erected by Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 41° 47.232′ N, 71° 25.117′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. Marker can be reached from FC Greene Memorial Boulevard south of Hawthorne Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of Roger
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Karner Blue Butterfly Project (here, next to this marker); Purple Loosestrife Project (here, next to this marker); What is an SSP? (here, next to this marker); Saving Red Wolves (here, next to this marker); Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Bridges (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Follow your Food (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Providence.
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
Since this sign interprets the history of how human interaction has affected the population of the American burying beetle, both for better and worse, it serves as a historical marker.
— Submitted May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
