Featured Artist Richard Clifton Photo by Steve Noyes Taken April 1, 2007

The 18^th Annual Patuxent Wildlife Art Show and Sale was held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center the weekend of March 30^th through April 1^st.  The Wildlife Art Show was sponsored by the Friends of Patuxent, a tax-exempt public charity that supports programs of the Patuxent Research Refuge and USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Over 40 nationally recognized artists displayed and sold wildlife art. Artists included: painters, sculptors, master carvers, renowned photographers and artisans. This year's feature wildlife artist was Richard Clifton, winner of the 2007 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. An artist's reception and sale with the artists and the silent auction was held on Friday March 30^th from 6 PM - 9:30 PM. Activities on Saturday included: Maryland Migratory Game Bird Design contest (Maryland Duck Stamp Contest) and the Maryland Bear Stamp Contest. Other activities included: conservation tram tours, live animal displays, artisan/crafter demonstrations and an Adopt-A-Whooping Crane display.