FISHING
Capt. Bob Walter of Light Tackle Charters will discuss fishing techniques at a meeting of the Pasadena Sportfishing Group, 7:30 p.m., Earleigh Heights Fire Hall, Ritchie Highway and Magothy Bridge Road, Severna Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. for fishing talk. Dinner and refreshments are available for purchase. Details: 410-HEYFISH or pasadenasportfishing.com.
Capt. Wayne Morgan will be the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Northwest chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association, 7:30 p.m., Shannon's Pub and Grill, 4401 Annapolis Road, Halethorpe. Details: 410-382-3107.
HIKING
Moderate 7-mile hike through woods and across rolling farm fields at Patuxent River State Park with the Sierra Club of Howard County. Take lunch and water, and boots for muddy trails and challenging stream crossings. Depart at 10 a.m. from the west lot of the Broken Land Parkway commuter lot at Route 32. Details: Ken Clark, 301-725-3306, or
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
Joint meeting of the Sport Fishing and Tidal Fishing advisory commissions, 6 p.m., Chesapeake Bay Foundation Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis. Details: 410-260-8289.
Fisheries Service hearing on new administrative penalty system to cover commercial fishing violations, 6 p.m., DNR Headquarters, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis. Penalty system takes effect Feb. 22. Details: 410-260-8289.
SHOWS, WORKSHOPS
Twenty-sixth annual Fishing Expo and Boat Show. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. Admission: $8, adults; $4, ages 10-14; free, younger than 10. Details: fishingexpo.com or 410-838-8687.
VOLUNTEERS
Help remove invasive plants at Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, 9 a.m.-noon. Snacks, drinks and tools provided. Take gloves and water. Meet at the Sherwood House parking lot. To register: 410-321-1002 or
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FYI
Calendar submissions may be mailed to Outdoors Editor, The Baltimore Sun, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 21278-0001, or e-mailed to
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