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July 13, 2008

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SaturdayHike 8.2 miles on Mount Vernon Trail and at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, Va., with the Appalachian Mountain Club. Meet at 9:15a.m. Details: www. amc-dc.org (click: "Chapter Activities") or 410-263-1844.

Biking

WednesdayLearn the basics of bike maintenance - how to fix a flat, lube a chain, and other adjustments that will keep your bike in good running order. Free. REI Timonium, 63 W. Aylesbury Road. Details: 410-252-5920.

Birding

SaturdaySearch for birds in several refuge habitats on a guided hike at the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32, 8:15-10 a.m. Field guides and binoculars recommended. For all ages. Register at 301-497-5887.

Children

TuesdayDiscover the buzz about bees and other pollinators that play a vital role in producing food for people and creatures all around us at 1 p.m. at the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. For ages 8-10. Register at 301-497-5887.

Public meetings

TomorrowSport Fish Advisory Commission meeting, 6p.m., DNR headquarters, C-1 conference room, 580 Taylor Ave. Annapolis. Details: 410-260-8289.

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Outdoors Calendar

Best bet

Biking

Birding

Children

Public meetings

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