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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">April 27, 2012 is the Deadline to Sign-Up for May 5th
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">On Saturday, May 5, 2012, the National Federation of
the Blind of Maryland and the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) will sponsor
a hike on a 2.2 mile section of the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail in Montgomery
County, Maryland. All NFB of Maryland members and their families are encouraged
to participate. The hike is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. from the end of the
trail at the Potomac River and proceed north to Berryville Road. The hike is
expected to be completed by 2:00 p.m. Those who are interested in a more
challenging hike will have the option of hiking an additional 2.2 miles to the
Berryville Road Side Trail. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In case
of inclement weather, the hike will take place on Saturday, May
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"
lang=EN>Bob Pickett, naturalist for the PATC, will lead Maryland federationists
on the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail and help us identify the plants and birds we
encounter as well as tell us some of the local history. The hike will be
</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">a truly inclusive opportunity for
the occasional hiker, the nature lover, or those who just like to get a breath
of fresh air from time to time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hikers will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot at
the end of Reilys Lock Road and the hike will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Parking is also available at the end of our hike on Berryville Road and at the
Berryville Road Side Trail. Driving directions will be provided before the hike.
Hikers are encouraged to bring water and a lunch to enjoy on the trail. It is
likely that some wet or muddy spots will be encountered on the trail, so hikers
are encouraged to wear hiking boots or shoes they don't mind getting muddy. It
is also advisable to bring an extra pair of socks, a hat with a brim, and
sunscreen. Children must be accompanied by a parent or
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">B</SPAN><SPAN class=st1><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"
lang=EN>e sure to mark your calendar for May 5th for a day of fun, exercise, and
learning about nature in the great outdoors. If you want to participate in this
hike, please let us know by April 27th by sending an e-mail or calling Lou Ann
Blake at </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=st1><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"
lang=EN><A href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">lblake@nfb.org</SPAN></A></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"
lang=EN> or (410) 659-9314, extension 2221, or Maurice Peret at
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style="COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"
lang=EN><A href="mailto:mauriceperet@gmail.com"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">mauriceperet@gmail.com</SPAN></A></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
class=st1><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"
lang=EN> or (410) 737-2673.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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