DNR Offers Fall Outdoors Workshop For Women

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources fall Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop will take place October 5-7, 2007. This exciting series is designed to educate women 18 years of age and older – including the outdoor novice, beginners who hope to improve their skills and those seeking the camaraderie of like-minded individuals -- about outdoor recreational activities Class offerings include outdoor photography, stream ecology, hunting basics, fly fishing, hiking, kayaking, outdoor survival skills and more.

Workshops cost $175.00 if participants register on or before September 24, 2007. A limited number of scholarships are available. The enrollment limit is 100 so register early!

For more information, contact Patty Allen at 410.221.8838 ext.107 or pallen@dnr.state.md.us or visit DNR on the web at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/bow.asp.

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July 19, 2007

Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 449,000 acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 12 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov