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April 27, 2008

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Biking
Today // 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 send e-mail to GreenbrierAMBC@verizon.net.

Birding
Wednesday // Bird tours, 8:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m., Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Laurel, off Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. Free. Field guides and binoculars recommended. Reservations: 301-497-5887.

Next Sunday // "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 Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. Free. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Reservations: 301-497-5887.

Children
Wednesday // 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 send e-mail to smarcinak@dnr.state.md.us.

Saturday // Learn about animals that hatch from eggs, 1 p.m., Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Laurel, off Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. Free. Appropriate for ages 5-7. Reservations: 301-497-5887.

Fishing
Tomorrow // Pitch-in Pizza Night, 7 p.m., at Perry Hall Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportsfishermen's Association, American Legion Post 130, 8666 Silver Lake Drive. Details: Joe Zinner, 410-256-5641.

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
Today // 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 send e-mail to Park-patapsco@dnr.state.md.us.

Public meeting
Friday // Tidal Fish Advisory Commission meeting, 7 p.m., DNR headquarters, C-1 conference room, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis. Details: 410-260-8289.

Shooting
Today // 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
Friday-next Sunday // 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 pm; Saturday, 9 a.m.--5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.--4 p.m. Admission: $6 for day; $10 for weekend.

Volunteers
May 17 // Weed warriors needed to help eliminate invasive plants, 9 a.m.--noon, Patuxent Research Refuge North Tract, Laurel, off Route 198, between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. Dress to get dirty. Reservations: 301-497-5887.

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