January 24, 2010
BEST BET
Monday Keith Kaufman, writer for The Fisherman magazine, will discuss flounder fishing techniques at the monthly meeting of the Perry Hall Chapter of Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 130, 8666 Silver Lake Drive. Details: 410-828-0575.
CHILDREN
Today Learn the basics of animal tracking at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, 11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro, and hear the story of how our ancestors used tracking methods for survival, 2 p.m. Free. Details: 301-888-1410.
Saturday Owl prowl at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills. Program at 8 p.m. includes a hike and a presentation by DNR's Scales & Tales staff. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. For ages 7 and up. Cost: $5 a person. To register: 410-461-5005.
HIKING
Wednesday Easy, four-mile hike near the Loch Raven overlook with the Mountain Club of Maryland. Details: 410-592-2319.
Saturday Moderately paced hike of eight miles in Patuxent River Park near Bowie with the Mountain Club of Maryland. Hike includes field and forest trails, some bushwhacking and lunch beside a pond. Details: 410-721-1106 (before 9 p.m.)
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Thursday Meeting of the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI), 6 p.m., DNR headquarters, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis. Details: 410-260-8289.
FYI
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candy.thomson@baltsun.com. Please include time, date and location, as well as a short description and a telephone number for more information.
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