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August PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit Sat. 4, 18 & 25, “Corn Creek Spring Sat. 11, 18 & 25, “Blue Sky Yoga”
the number of participants. Program Walk” - Corn Creek Spring feeds three - Tune up your mind, body and spirit with
Ttimes vary. Meet at the Visitor Center ponds at this headquarters of the Desert Cheryl, a certified yoga instructor, while
unless otherwise specified. To make a res- National Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird enjoying the peace and serenity of Red
ervation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. watching area and is prime habitat for Rock Canyon.
to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, aquatic and land plants and animals. Join Sun. 12, “South Loop” - Join Carleton
your cancellation is appreciated. Parents must Bob during the morning to observe all these and Carol for a hike up the South Loop Trail
accompany children on all programs. Please creatures in a surprising setting, and learn at Mt. Charleston to the first major overlook.
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee about the history and future of the area. We’ll pass through an avalanche area from
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. Visit www. Easy, 1/2 mi. the winter of 2005 and see a rock covered
redrockcanyonlv.org for hike information. Sun. 5, “Stanley B Spring” - Join Carol with fossils. 1400-ft elev. gain; Stren; 4 mi.
and Carleton on a hike along a beautiful Wed. 15, “Beat the Heat #2” (Lost
KIDS’ PROGRAMS creek to an old mining claim at Mt. Charles- Creek) - Another short, easy, early hike with
Offered by RRCIA Staff: ton. We’ll see gambel oak,
aSat. 4, “Papier Mache Puppets” rough angelica and mountain
(Ages 4-12) - Kids love to get messy with mahogany along the way.
papier mache! So, join Jen this Saturday for Mod; 2 ½ mi. Courtesy, Norm Kresge
a short talk about desert wildlife and a story; Sun. 5, “Open to In-
Then, let the kids bring the story to life by terpretation” - A new spin
making their very own papier mache desert on hiking. This time you can
puppet! Limited space. interpret, too! Along this
hike, we’ll be stopping at
aTues. 7, “Future Naturalists #3” various times for interpreta-
(Ages 2-5) - Now that the kids are out of tion—only YOU will be do-
school, bring them to Red Rock for some ing this instead of Jen. Each
fun in the sun, exploration and a naturally person brings a couple of
exciting morning—a great way to introduce things to say about a plant,
your kids to the environment around Las animal or any other natural
Vegas. Easy, 1 mi. Limited space. occurrence in Red Rock, Mt.

aTues. 28, “Jr. Hikers Club #3” Charleston or the Mojave
(Ages 7-12) - Now that kids are starting Desert. Mod; 4 mi.
to get bored this summer, bring them to Wed. 8, “Beat the Heat
Red Rock for a fun and easy hike. We will #1” (Moenkopi Morning)
be learning “Leave No Trace” ethics while - Join Janis for an early morn-
enjoying wildlife and nature. Easy, 1-2 mi. ing hike around the Moenkopi
Limited space. Trail before the summer heat
starts! Easy, 2 mi. Chuck Williams on the Raintree Trail
FAMILY PROGRAMS Sat. 11, “Fletcher
Offered by RRCIA Staff: Canyon and Spring” - Enjoy Mt. Charles- Janis around Lost Creek. Easy, 7/10 mi.
Wed. 1; Tues. 14 & 21, “Tort Talks” (Visi- ton’s Fletcher Canyon with Bob. It’s noted for Fri. 17, 24 and 31, “Red Rock Up
tor Center, 9-10 a.m.) - Ongoing tortoise talks its splendid forest trees, lush spring, slot canyon Close” (Ongoing, 9-11:30 a.m.) - Take a
at the Tortoise Habitat. Learn some interesting and several plants not found anywhere else in close look at the flora, fauna or geology of
facts about Nevada’s state reptile, the Desert the world. If we’re lucky, some monsoonal water Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave
Tortoise. No sign-up required. may be coming over the falls! Mod; 3.4 mi. Desert with Carleton and Carol in this
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