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April 20, 2008

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Saturday // Open house at Oxford Laboratory, the cooperative venture in Talbot County by the Department of Natural Resources, NOAA and Coast Guard, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Displays highlighting environmental issues and encouraging youth engagement. Free; outdoors. Details: 410-226-0078 or searly@dnr.state.md.us.

Biking

Next Sunday // Mountain bike race at Greenbriar State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants are to meet at the boat launch area. Spectators: $3 per car for state residents; $4 for nonresidents. Information, Jim Carlson, 703-569-9875 or GreenbrierAMBC@verizon.net.

Birding

Saturday // Riverside walk at the Daniels Area of Patapsco Valley State Park with the Howard County Bird Club, 8 a.m. Meet at first parking lot on left at bottom of Daniels Road before the dam. Easy walking, 2-3 hours. Path might be muddy. Tanagers, thrushes and most woodland species can be found here. No facilities.

April 30 and May 20, 28 // Bird tours, 8:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Laurel, off Route 198, between BW Parkway and Route 32. Free. Field guides and binoculars recommended. Reservations: 301-497-5887.

May 4 // "Birding for the Blind," a program for the visually impaired, family and friends, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Laurel, off Route 198, between BW Parkway and Route 32. Free. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Reservations: 301-497-5887.

Children

April 30 // Explore the world of animals and how they care for their young with a state naturalist, 10:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. DNR headquarters, Tawes Garden, 580 Taylor Ave. Annapolis. Cost: $1 per child. For ages 3-5 years old. Registration required: 410-260-8183 or smarcinak@dnr.state.md.us.

Fishing

May 7 // Free State Fly Fishers meeting, 7:30 p.m. Davidsonville Family Recreation Center, Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville, behind Ford Hall. Free. Details: www.geocities.com/freestateflyfishers.

Hiking

Next Sunday // View rare wildflowers during a naturalist-led hike at Soldier's Delight Natural Environment Area, 2 p.m. Free. Meet at visitor center, 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills. Details: 410-461-5005 or Park-patapsco@dnr.state.md.us.

Shooting

Next Sunday // Turkey shoot, noon to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association, 3400 Northwind Road. Fee: $3 per entry; ammunition supplied by the association. Any 12-gauge shotgun, with no choke tighter than standard full. Prizes: hams and turkeys. Details: 410-668-4327.

Shows, Workshops

May 2-4 // Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival with more than 140 artists, food, children's activities, live and silent auctions, retriever demonstrations, carving competitions, Havre de Grace Middle School, Recreation Center and the museum. Free shuttle buses are available to all show locations and downtown Havre de Grace. Hours: Friday, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $6/day; $10/weekend.

Volunteers

Today // Celebrate Earth Day by helping with trail maintenance at Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Laurel, off Route 198, between BW Parkway and Route 32. Appropriate for all ages. Meet at visitor contact station, 1 p.m.

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