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MARCH PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the Sun. 7, “What’s Behind the Anniversary Creek Canyon to enjoy the budding oak and
number of participants. Program times Mine”? - The Colorado River is in rock hound ash trees and watch for wildlife; Easy-Mod. 3 mi.
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:30 country—a big colemanite mine to explore with Sat. 20, “China Ranch” - Day trip with
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times and reservations. If Jack, rare Bearpaw poppies, and a beautiful slot Peppe and hike from the Tecopa Hot Springs
unable to attend a program, your cancellation canyon; Mod. 5-6 mi. to the China Ranch for fresh dates and date
is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, Tues. 9 & 23, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing, Visi- shakes. Return to the Springs for a relaxing dip;
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front tor Center, 10 - 11 a.m.) - Learn about the well- Stren. 11 mi.
door. Parents must accompany children on all adapted life history of Gopherus agassizii. Sun. 21, “Sun, Sand, and Lizards” - Ex-
programs. Please note: the Conservation Area Wed. 10, “Lost Creek and Beyond” - plore the sandstone Calico Hills in search of
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Check out the seasonal waterfall and lizards with Linda. Whiptails, desert spinys, side-
fees apply. petroglyphs along this beautiful trail. A must- blotched, and more! 2 mi.
do! Mod. 3 mi. Thurs. 25, “Voyage to the Bottom of the
KIDS PROGRAMS Thurs. 11, “Classic Co-evolution” - We Sea” - On an easy-going 2-mi loop, we’ll ex-
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. will be on the lookout for pinyon and scrub jays, plore and discover a multitude of fossils left be-
olds. Call early, space is limited! discovering their in- hind by the once warm and
^ Tues. 2 & 30, - Stories, activities, crafts, credible relationship shallow sea; Easy.
snack, and lots of fun; Rsvp. with the pinyon pine Fri. 26, “Field Trip to Gold
tree; Mod. 3 mi. Butte” - This BLM backcountry
FAMILY PROGRAMS Sat. 13, “First byway traverses 62 miles of
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan Creek” - Walk, talk, rugged desert country south of
(Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give 15-20 min. and enjoy the creek ©Norm Kresge 2004 Interstate 15 and Mesquite. The
programs on a wide variety of topics related to and wash. We may trip offers 4X4 adventure to the
Red Rock Canyon. do the creek bed (if Whitney Pockets, Devils Throat,
Mon. 1, 8, 15, 29, “Flower Power” - The there is no water) Anniversary Mine Joshua Tree Forest, Gold Butte
power to mystify . . . the beauty of color begins from one side to the historical mining area, hiking,
to invade the dry and often harsh Mojave other. Hope to see wildlife; Easy-Mod. 3 mi. and (hopefully) wildlife; Easy.
Desert. Learn which flowers will appear first and Sun. 14, “Ancient Reef” - Join Linda to Sat. 27, “Astronomy—the Moon” - Join
why; Easy, 2 mi. explore the unique marine fossil ridge in the the Las Vegas Astronomical Society for a slide
Wed. 3 & 17, “Moenkopi Morning” - An Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Never been presentation and telescope sharing. Bring your
early morning stroll along the Moenkopi Trail. beyond Corn Creek? This may be for you; Steep own scope and binocs, if you have them. Gate
Enjoy the beautiful scenery that this trail has to slope, 5 mi. closes 6:30 p.m.
offer; Easy, 2 mi. Sun 14, “The Muffins and Skull Canyon” Sat. 27, “Spring at First Creek” - Join
Fri. 5, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - Over hill - We will huff and puff to the muffins, then fol- Linda for a hike to the mouth of First Creek
and dale we’ll hike three great trails and turn low Jack over the plateau to Skull Canyon for Canyon to enjoy the budding ash and willow
them into one great trek; Mod.-Stren. 6 mi. some boulder hopping; Stren. 4 mi. trees and watch for wildlife; Mod. 3 mi.
Sat. 6, 13, 20, “Birding with a Ranger” - Tues. 16, “North Peak” - This is an 8 mile Sat. 27, “Keystone Thrust Loop” - Hike
Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into hike from Willow Springs to the Peak and back. up to the Keystone Thrust. Enjoy the Rock
the world of bird watching and observe the real Join Peppe for another big adventure. dudleya and return via the wash; Mod. 4 mi.
life of birds; Easy, 1.5 mi. Thurs. 18, “La Madre Spring” - Take a Sun 28, “A Sweet Climb to Rock Candy
Sat. 6, “Winter Preparedness for Hikers” hike right through Red Rock’s mountain lion Peak” - Hands and feet will get us up the Calico
- Join Linda at the Mt. Charleston Library for a country, past some historical building founda- Hills to the peak (also Little Turtlehead); then
program on preparing for winter hazards and tions to a beautiful, vital spring; Mod. 3.mi. Jack will explore huge tinajas that few folks get
unexpected conditions to stay safer while hik- Fri. 19, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - This is to see; Stren.
ing. Call for time. a favorite among favorites! Five-six miles of the Tues. 30, “Rappelling Clinic” - Join the
Sun. 7 & 28, “Big Sky Yoga” (Creative best Red Rock has to offer. Rock scrambles, BLM Climbing Ranger for a morning of chal-
Canyon Series) - Tune up your mind, body and candy-striped canyons, rock totems, and big- lenge and adventure! Harness up and find your-
spirit with a certified Yoga instructor. You’ll be horn sheep country. Mod. self hanging off the sides of sandstone boul-
warming up, walking, learning Yoga breathing Sat. 20, “Spring at Oak Creek” - Join ders, descending with ease. Limited to 15 so
exercises and basic postures. Linda for a hike to the mouth of rugged Oak Rsvp soon.
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