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FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the and explore the area’s diverse wildflowers of Red Rock.
number of participants. Program times and wildlife with Bob. Visit the June, 2005 Sun. 4, “A Hill and A Fault” - Join
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless burn area and observe what’s coming back Carleton and Carol for a hike to the top of
otherwise specified. To make a reservation and what’s not. Mod./ 3 mi. Cactus Hill and then on to the Keystone
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Thurs. 1; Fri. 9 & 23, “Red Rock Up Thrust fault and a site of dubious distinction.
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your Close” (Ongoing, 9 a.m. to noon) - Take Mod., 2 mi.
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must a close look at the flora, fauna or geology Tues. 6, “Potato Knoll” - Climb with
accompany children on all programs. Please of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave Chris to the top of the 500-ft hill in front of
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Desert with Carleton and Carol in this exhibit Wilson Peak for some great views of Red
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. at the Visitor Center. No sign-up required. Rock. Mod., 6 mi.
Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for Fri. 2, “Keystone Thrust, Plus” Tues. 6, “Blue Diamond Loop” - Smell
hike information. - Take a hike through Red Rock Canyon’s the fresh air and enjoy the vistas of Mother
geological past with Athena. Sit right on Nature with Peppe. Mod., 5 mi.
KIDS PROGRAMS the Keystone Thrust and enjoy the view of Tues. 6, “Oak-ar-night” - Hike with Jen
wSat. 3, “Finding Lost Creek” (Ages Turtlehead Peak. Easy-Mod/4 mi. up part of the Oak Creek Trail, NW up Knoll
5-12) - There’s always something new to Fri. 2, “Night Wings” (Visitor Center, and round out our bowling pin-shape trail
explore on the Children’s Discovery 1-3 p.m.) - Listen to with Arnight. Mod., 3-4 mi.
Trail. This hike with Jen will focus on Ranger Jim in his Wed. 7, “Moenkopi Morning” - Start
desert awareness through games discussion of the your day with a hike around the loop and
and challenging, but fun, activities. nocturnal primeval see great views of Red Rock with Janis.
Easy, 1 mi. world of owls. No Easy, 2 mi.
wSat. 17, “Willow Walk” (Ages sign-up required. Thurs. 8, “Volunteer with Us!” - Volun-
5-12) – Contrary to popular belief, Sat. 3, “Hidden teer workday at the Moapa National Wildlife
Las Vegas wasn’t always bright lights Valley-All Day Ad- Refuge, where we will be pulling tamarisk
and flashy fashion! Kids will get a venture” - In this and palm, picking up trash, trimming vegeta-
chance to see pictographs up close, majestic valley of tion, and in general, sprucing up the Refuge.
learn early history and participate in Aztec Sandstone, Space is limited, Please RSVP.
hands-on activities with Jen. Limited discover natural Fri. 9, “Arnight/Knolls” - This hike is a
space. Easy, 1 mi. springs, petroglyphs, 3-mile loop at the base of Red Rock’s famous
cliffs. Watch for bighorn sheep and possibly
wSat. 24, “Red Spring Ren- pictographs, ar- wild burros with Athena. Easy/Mod.
dez-vous” (Ages 5-12) - This rowhead chippings Fri. 9, “Red Rock History” (Ongoing, 1
easy hike along the boardwalk with and much more with – 4 p.m.) - Ranger Jim will present a power
Jen will be fun for all as we explore George. High-clear- point talk and discussion on the history (sor-
and discover the many cool things ance vehicle needed did and otherwise) of Red Rock Canyon. No
that Red Rock has to offer. Limited on this adventure. sign-up required.
space. Easy, 1 mi. Mod., 5 mi. loop. Sat. 10, “Let’s Start Walking!” -
Sat. 3 & 10, Thought about walking in Red Rock, but
FAMILY PROGRAMS “Spring Brook are not sure where to start? Want to get
Tuesdays all Month, “Cactus Jack” will Life” - Red Rock has 42 active springs that involved with a group program, but don’t
give 15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of were vital water sources for early humans. know which to choose? This easy 2-miler is
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Ongo- Examine the biotic and abiotic features of for you! Learn about what Red Rock has to
ing at the Visitor Center, 10 a.m.- noon. springs with Bob. Easy, 1-2 miles. offer, with Athena.
No sign-up required. Sat. 3, 17 & 24, “ Blue Sky Yoga” Sat. 10, “SMYC-Ice Box Loop” - This
Thurs. 1, “Pine Creek” - Hike among - Tune up your mind, body and spirit with loop hike with Pat goes along the escarp-
the unusually low-elevation ponderosa pines Cheryl while enjoying the peace and serenity ment. Mod., 3 mi.
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