Wells in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Welcome to the 'Sense of Wonder' Rain Garden
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 15, 2021
1. Welcome to the 'Sense of Wonder' Rain Garden
Marker
In her book The Sense of Wonder, Rachel Carson urged parents to introduce their children to the astonishing variety of life that exists all around us and to preserve their "true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring". Carson spent hours on the Maine coast with her nephew, Roger, helping him explore nature. It is our hope that the plants on display in this garden will provide you with a similar opportunity to explore nature in such a way that nurtures your 'sense of wonder.' We also hope that you will be motivated to incorporate the plants on display into your own garden. Each of the plants found in the 'Sense of Wonder' rain garden is native to Maine and thus well-suited to the climate and more apt to meet needs of local wildlife. Feel free to take a look and see what fascinating creatures may be hiding among the leaves.
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."
-- Rachel Carson
Erected by Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Location. 43° 20.827′ N, 70° 32.882′ W. Marker is in Wells, Maine, in York County. It is on Headquarters Access Road 0.1 miles south of Port Road (Maine Route 9), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Port Rd, Wells ME 04090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (a few steps from this marker); Rachel Carson (within shouting distance of this marker); The 2005 Landslide (within shouting distance of this marker); Laudholm Farm: The foundation of the Wells Reserve (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hay and Horse Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cow Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ice House (approx. 0.7 miles
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 15, 2021
2. Welcome to the 'Sense of Wonder' Rain Garden
Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on November 22, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
