The workshop is designed to offer a comfortable atmosphere in which women can learn or improve such outdoor skills as firearms safety, fishing, hunting and hiking. Though the course is aimed primarily at women, men are welcome to participate. 580 Taylor Ave., D-4, Annapolis MD 21401. Maryland's Department of Natural Resouces has expanded its Internet site to offer access to information about hunting, fishing, hiking, bicycling or other outdoor activities. There is also an online service center where those who want to purchase a hunting or fishing license can print out an application.
Boaters can also print out the form to register their boat by mail.
The racewill begin at 9 a.m., Oct. 13 on the grounds of the Wye Research and Education Center near Queenstown and is designed to profile its beautiful farmland, marshes, forest and waterfront areas. The race has been made possible through the generous support of area businesses in the five counties of the Mid-Shore region, including The Athlete's Foot and Great Pacific Patagonia, which are providing an array of prizes for the first and second place male and female winners in each of six age categories. There will also be prizes for the overall male and female race winners and random prize drawings. After the race, the Conservancy will be offering complimentary refreshments to the racers and the public. The event, sponsored by the Secretary of Natural Resources for the State of Virginia, will offer hands-on demonstrations of programs and products that help protect the Bay's watershed and waterways.