A number of residents have shared with me that they’d love to see more beautiful murals around town – And so it was with great excitement that I caught wind earlier this year that Laurel for the Patuxent was looking to do just such a thing right on Main Street. And while at the Main Street Festival this past weekend, I was able to see first-hand what the mural will look like and some of its background story.

The mural will be on the side wall of the Quick Mart located at 500 Main Street (facing 5th Street) and features famous Laurel resident Chandler Robbins (1918-2017) known the world over as a lover of birds, a dedicated research ornithologist, and a deeply committed bird conservationist.

You can learn more about his life and work on a US Geological Survey tribute page and what a neat way to showcase a unique part of Laurel’s story as well as bring beauty to our streetscape on Main Street.

And YOU can be a part of making this vision happen – Visit Laurel for the Patuxent’s website and click the Donate button towards the mural (or send checks to the listed address) to be part of Laurel’s history. They need to reach $17,820 and are at $3,156, so you can get in on the bottom floor!

Thanks to L4P for undertaking this project to enhance our City and to everyone taking part in whatever way they can – Look forward to seeing this go live in the not-too-distant future! 🎨😀