Child Sketching In Nature by Cindy Romano-Benson. Contributed photo

The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is to hold a “Sense of Wonder” art workshop day Saturday, June 19.

In celebration of Carson’s legacy and 50 years of conservation on the refuge in her name, leading artists will share their “sense of wonder” for nature at a special place on the refuge, Timber Point, 1 Timber Point Road, Biddeford. Participants can explore hands-on techniques for capturing natural beauty and learn to look at the natural world in a new artistic light.

Each of the three workshops will be led by artists who specialize in natural subjects. All skill and experience levels are welcome. Workshops are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Email Jessalyn_benson@fws.gov with subject line “SOW Art Workshops” to register or for more information. Attendance may be capped at a reasonable number. Guidance regarding COVID safety will be provided upon registration.

As a bonus, any artwork produced during the event or with the skills learned may be submitted to the ongoing year-long Sense of Wonder art contest. The remaining categories are as follows: June — Refuge Landscapes (any medium); July — Refuge Birds of Summer (photography/poetry); and August — Artist’s Choice (any medium).

A photography walking workshop is scheduled for 8:30-10 a.m., followed by a nature drawing for kids and teens workshop, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and a landscape painting workshop, 1-4 p.m.

To learn more about the Sense of Wonder Art Workshop Day or to register, email Benson or visit the Rachel Carson NWR Facebook events page. To learn more about the ongoing Sense of Wonder Art Contest, visit The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge website friendsofrachelcarsonnwr.org.

For more information on its work and the people who make it happen, visit fws.gov.