Page 28 - 2007 DT 12 Issues

APRIL PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit sign-up required. palm, picking up trash, trimming vegetation
the number of participants. Program “Mondays at the Rock” - Every Mon- and, in general, sprucing up the Refuge.
Ttimes vary. Meet at the Visitor Center day this month enjoy Red Rock Canyon Space is limited, please RSVP.
unless otherwise specified. To make a res- with Jen, and start your week off on the Fri. 6, “Flower Power” – “The first
ervation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. right path! flower that blossomed on this earth was
to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, Mon. 2, - This week we’ll start off with an invitation to an unborn song.” —Rabin-
your cancellation is appreciated. Parents Pine Creek. Easy/Mod., 3 mi. danath Tagore. This is our yearly chance to
must accompany children on all programs. Mon. 9, - Today, we’ll have an adventure experience the beauty of the Mojave Desert
Please note: the Conservation Area is a at First Creek Canyon. Easy/Mod., 3 mi. in bloom! So, bring the camera and watch
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Mon 16, - We’ll venture out to Calico the desert change before our very eyes.
fees apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org Tanks and see a grand view of Red Rock Easy/Mod., 3 mi.
for hike information. and the LV Valley. Mod. 2.5 mi. Sat. 7, “Flower Power” – “Life is the
Mon. 23, - Our destination this week is flower for which love is the honey.” —Victor
KIDS PROGRAMS Ash Meadows. Mod., 4 mi. Hugo. Enjoy the beautiful panoramas of Red
h Sat. 7, “Little Wigglers” (Ages 3-6) Mon 30, - Today, we’ll take a short hike Rock Canyon that are visible along the trail
– Join Jen for a fun, interactive program around Lost Creek and Willow Springs. as we look for several kinds of fossils and
with Jen about things that wiggle. Kids will Easy, 2.5 mi. wildflowers. Mod.,3 mi.
see some of Red Rock’s bugs and critters Mon. 2, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing at Visi- Sat. 7 & Fri. 20, “Corn Creek Spring
up close, hear stories, learn cool facts and tor Center & Tort Habitat, 9:30 – 11 a.m.) Walk” - Corn Creek is a major bird watch-
participate in a fun art project. – Learn about Nevada’s state reptile, the ing area and is prime habitat for aquatic and
desert tortoise. No sign-up required. land plants and animals. Join Bob during the
FAMILY PROGRAMS Tues. 3, “Windy Peak” – Climb from morning to observe all these creatures in a
Tuesdays all Month, “Cactus Jack” will the summit on Hwy 160 over the limestone surprising setting. Easy, ½ mi.
give 15-20 min. programs on a wide variety ridges and on to the red sandstone monolith Sat. 7, 14 & 28, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune
of topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Ongo- at the top with Chris. Mod./Stren., 5 mi., elev. up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl
ing at the Visitor Center, 10 a.m. - noon. gain 1000’ while enjoying the peace and serenity of
No sign-up required. Red Rock.
Sun. 8, “North Peak via Rocky Gap
Sun. 1, “Base of Turtle- Summit” – Enjoy this 4-mile round trip hike
head” – When the going gets with George to the highest peak in Red
tough, the smart turn back Rock. Mod./Stren.
(especially on April Fool’s Sun. 8, “Easter Egg Hunt” – Join Car-
Day). Join Carleton and Carol leton and Carol for their annual Easter hike
for an abbreviated version of where we’ll be hunting for flowers instead of
this popular route. Mod. 3.2 mi, eggs along the Wetlands Trail at Lake Mead.
1000’ elev. gain. Easy, 1 mi.
Sun. 1, “Raven Balcony” Tues. 10, “Ash Canyon and Calico
– Per George, this is one of the Hills” – Climb the canyon with some fairly in-
best hikes in the North Bowl of tense bouldering with Chris, then loop around
Fire. At the end, we’ll view the 15,000-year-old Wed. 4, “Lost Creek and Beyond” to Sandstone Quarry and return using part of
camel and bird tracks. Mod/Stren., 3.3 mi. – April should have a nice show of wildflow- the canyon. Strenuous, 6-7 mi.
Sun. 1, “Desert Tricksters” (Ongo- ers! Join Janis on this moderately easy Wed. 11, “Flower Power” – “Each
ing at Visitor Center, 9-11 a.m.) – April hike. 2.8 mi. flower is a soul opening out to nature.”
Fool’s Day isn’t the only day for tricks in the Thurs. 5, “Get Dirty – Volunteer” - Join —Gerald DeNerval. Different day, different
desert! Come find out a little bit more about the Fish & Wildlife Service and our staff for trail and different flowers. Break out the field
how animals have learned to adapt to the a volunteer workday at the Moapa National guide, dust it off from last year and don’t miss
harsh conditions of the Mohave Desert. No Wildlife Refuge. We’ll be pulling tamarisk and this year for blooms. Easy/Mod., 3 mi.

Page 4 FORRC/April/2007