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Butterfly Pond
Aldrich Brook
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Butterfly Pond
Location of Butterfly Pond in Rhode Island, USA.
Location of Butterfly Pond in Rhode Island, USA.
Butterfly Pond
Location in Rhode Island
Location of Butterfly Pond in Rhode Island, USA.
Location of Butterfly Pond in Rhode Island, USA.
Butterfly Pond
Location in the United States
Location Providence County, Rhode Island
Coordinates 41°54′26″N 71°25′56″W / 41.90722°N 71.43222°W / 41.90722; -71.43222
Type pond

Butterfly Pond is a lovely body of water located in Lincoln, Rhode Island. It is also sometimes called Aldrich Brook. This pond is found in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Discovering Butterfly Pond

Butterfly Pond is a natural pond. It is a peaceful spot in the town of Lincoln. Ponds are smaller than lakes. They are usually not as deep either.

Where is Butterfly Pond Located?

This pond is in the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island is one of the smallest states in the United States. Butterfly Pond is specifically in Providence County. This county is in the northern part of Rhode Island.

Exploring the Pond's Coordinates

The exact location of Butterfly Pond can be found using coordinates. These are like a special address for places on Earth. The pond is located at 41 degrees, 54 minutes, 26 seconds North. It is also at 71 degrees, 25 minutes, 56 seconds West. These numbers help people find the pond on a map.

Butterfly Pond, Lincoln RI
A view of Butterfly Pond in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

What is a Pond?

A pond is a small body of still water. It is usually smaller than a lake. Ponds are often fed by rainfall or small streams. They can be home to many different plants and animals.

Pond Life and Ecosystems

Ponds are important ecosystems. An ecosystem is a community of living things and their environment. Ponds can support fish, frogs, insects, and birds. They also have many types of water plants.

Ponds in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has many ponds and small lakes. These water bodies are important for the environment. They provide habitats for wildlife. They also offer places for people to enjoy nature.

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