The 22nd Patuxent Wildlife Art Show and Sale - presented by the Friends of Patuxent - took place March 25 - 27. Thirty-seven artists displayed wildlife-themed paintings, photographs, carvings, crafts and more. A portion of the sale proceeds benefit the National Wildlife Visitor Center. Over 1,600 people attended to buy and to enjoy the exhibits. Additional activities included EGG-citing silent auction, Maryland state wildlife stamp design competition judging, and live wildlife demonstrations.

Photographs courtesy of FWS Staff Nell Baldacchino and Volunteer Ed Grimes. Photo captions indicate the photographer via initials - [nb], [eg].

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