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JANUARY PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit Year-enjoying the great outdoors in fresh - Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion
the number of participants. Program air with awesome friends and breath taking into the world of bird watching where we’ll
Ttimes vary. Meet at the Visitor Center views of Red Rock and the Escarpment with brave the ornithological primeval world of
unless otherwise specified. To make a res- George. Easy/3 mi. nature, and observe the real life of birds.
ervation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. Wed. 3, “Oak Creek” - A New Year, a Easy/1 mi.
to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, new way to start your day! Hike the “Creek” Sat. 6, 13 & 27, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune

your cancellation is appreciated. Parents hikes with Janis. First in the series of 3. up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl
must accompany children on all programs. Mod/3 mi. while enjoying the peace and serenity of
Please note: the Conservation Area is a Thurs. 4, “Get Dirty” - Join Fish and Red Rock.
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Wildlife Service and our staff for a Volunteer Sat. 6, “Telescope Clinic and Star Par-
fees apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org workday at the Moapa National Wildlife ty” (Ongoing 6:00 -9:00 p.m.) - This event is
for hike information. Refuge. We’ll be pulling tamarisk and palm, open to the public to aid new astronomers in
picking up trash, trimming vegetation and the operation of telescopes and to help them

KIDS PROGRAMS sprucing up the Refuge. Space is limited so in choosing a suitable instrument. A 50-minute
lecture program (rain or shine) and telescopes
please R.S.V.P.
Sat. 6, “Little Wigglers” (Ages 3- Fri. 5, “The Muffins”
6) – Join Jen for a fun, interactive program - Scramble up the north end
with Jen about things that wiggle. Kids will of Blue Diamond Hill to the
see some of Red Rock’s bugs and critters distinctive formations above
up close, hear stories, learn cool facts and and across from Red Rock
participate in a fun art project. with Chris. Once on the ridge,
proceed to the old Las Vegas
Sun. 14, “Torts for Tots” (Ages 2-5,
Visitor Center) – Come out for a fun program Overlook. Stren/5 mi.
Fri. 5, “Chill & A Thrill”
about the Desert Tortoise for the little ones!
Kids will learn about Nevada’s state reptile, - What do a desert wash, des-
enjoy a story, complete a craft and visit the ert varnish and a cool canyon
tortoise habitat. all have in common? You
guessed it...Ice Box Canyon.
Sat. 20, “Jr. Ranger Program” (Ages Hike and rock scramble 3 miles
5-12) – Hike the easy 7/10-mile trail at Lost round trip with Athena. Mod.
Creek while learning about Red Rock. Com- Fri. 5 & 26; Sat. 20,
plete the Jr. Ranger booklet and receive a “Red Rock Up Close” (On-
certificate and badge. Easy going, Visitor Center, 9:00
a.m.- noon) - Take a close
FAMILY PROGRAMS look at the flora, fauna, or
Tuesdays all Month “Cactus Jack” geology of Red Rock and the
(Ongoing, Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-noon) surrounding Mojave Desert with Carleton and will be set up for general viewing (weather
- Jack will give 15-20-minute programs on Carol in this exhibit.. No sign-up required. permitting). Gate will close at 6:30 PM.
a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock Sat. 6, “La Madre Spring” - Hike up to Sun. 7, “Canadian Canyon to a Red
Canyon. No sign-up required. the spring and all the way to the miner’s rock Rock Overlook” - From Willow Springs
Mon. 1, “New Year’s Hike” - Be pre- cabin with Athena. Experience the source of boulder up Canadian Canyon to North Peak
pared for the traditional New Year’s Resolu- water that feeds the spring and hope to see Canyon with George where we’ll scramble
tion hike with Peppe. Explore the Nevada Big Horn Sheep. Mod/4 mi. and boulder over to Ice Box Canyon ridge
Hot Springs. Pot luck lunch at Hot Springs. Sat. 6, “Hidden Forest” - Join Pat for line. Stren/4 mi.
Mod/ 3.5 mi. a loop hike and some rock scrambling with Sun. 7, “Grand Circle Part 1” - Join
Mon. 1, “Happy New Year’s Fossil beautiful scenery everywhere. Mod/3-4 mi. Carleton and Carol for the Grand Circle Trail
Ridge” - What a great way to start the New Sat. 6 & 13, “Birding with the Ranger” divided into 3 parts. In part 1, we’ll hike from
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