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JUNE P R O G R A M S

Dear Cactus Jack, Field Station” - Join us for a peaceful morn- Sun. 20 , “Summertime’s Eve” - Enjoy
All of us—staff, volunteers, and ing excursion to this former stop on the Las an afternoon stroll at the Corn Creek Station
friends—miss you! Our hearts and Vegas & Tonopah Railway, circa 1906. Bring on the eve of summer. Discover the variety of
thoughts are with you wishing you a lunch for a picnic under the cottonwoods fol- life that depends on this desert spring; Easy.
speedy recovery. lowing a 1 1/2 - 2-mi. hike around the artesian Tues. 22, “Cathedral Rock” - Join Peppe
Get well soon, spring. for another big adventure! Hike to beautiful
Your Red Rock family.
Your Red Rock family.
Your Red Rock family.
Your Red Rock family. Mon. 7 , “Calico Circle” - Take a hike and Cathedral Rock and enjoy the impressive views.
Your Red Rock family.
discover a cool canyon wash where animal Thurs. 24, “Red Springs” - Active springs
o provide quality programs, we limit the niches can be anywhere; Easy-Mod, 2.5 mi. create a bird haven within this isolated area.
number of participants. Program times Wed. 9, “Moenkopi Morning” - Take an Join us for an easy 2-mi. walk around to the
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:30 early morning stroll as we hike along the back side of the Calicos and back.
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times and reservations. If Moenkopi Trail Fri 25, “Hike Leader’s
unable to attend a program, your cancellation and enjoy the Choice” - Beautiful Fletcher Can-
is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, beautiful scen- yon . . . join us for a cool slot can-
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front ery that this trail yon adventure in the Spring Moun-
door. Parents must accompany children on all has to offer; tains; Mod, 4 mi.
programs. Please note: the Conservation Area Easy, 2 mi. Sat. 26, “Amazing Desert
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Fri. 11, Bugs” (Visitor Center, 10 a.m. - 3
fees apply. “Hike Leader’s p.m.) - They creep, crawl, hop, and
Choice” - Take fly. They freak us out and make us
KID’S PROGRAMS a walk on the cry! Too many legs and too many
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. wild side. Trek the backcountry Griffith Peak eyes. How can we ever sympathize?
olds. Call early, space is limited! Trail to the saddle and back. Awesome views Sun 27, “Easy Afternoon” - Enjoy a
h Tues. 8 & 22; Wed. 30 - Stories, ac- and cool mountain temperatures await us; warm, lazy afternoon under the cottonwoods
Mod, 5-6 mi. watching for wildlife or whatever comes our way;
tivities, crafts, snack, and lots of fun; Rsvp.
Coyote Kids - Join us at the Visitor Cen- Sat. 12, “Mt. Charleston” - Join Peppe for Nature walk, 1/2 - 1 mi.
a cool mountain trek to Mary Jane Falls. Mon. 28, “Homestead Hike” - Join us on
ter, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy the falls and picnic under the a morning hike to the Wilson homestead. Mar-
h Fri. 18, - Fun interactive learning ac-
ponderosas; 2.5 mi. vel at the location of this fairly sophisticated
tivities for kids 3-8 years old. Sat. 12, “Astronomy” (7:30 - 11 p.m.) - home, which once stood in the heart of Pine
The Las Vegas Astronomical Society will Creek Canyon; Easy, 3 mi.
FAMILY PROGRAMS present a slide show and share telescopes.
Tues. 1, “Lost Creek & Willow Springs Bring your scopes and binocs. Gate closes at
Loop” - Join us on this easy go-in hike and 8:30 p.m.
learn about the Lost Creek & Willow Springs Wed. 16, “Ice Box Canyon” - One of the
area. An active spring, dry waterfall, and agave best hikes in Red Rock. Join us for a scramble “The mission of Friends of
roasting pit are just a few of the things we will into a cool canyon and discover its natural won-
see. Easy, 3 mi. ders; Mod, 3 mi. Red Rock Canyon is to
Wed. 2 & Sun. 13, “Creative Canyon Thurs. 17, “Wildlife of Red Rock Can-
Series Yoga” - Tune up your mind, body, and yon” - Blazing Trail Summer Program—North support the Bureau of
spirit with a certified Yoga instructor. You will be Las Vegas Libraries; 5:30 - 6 p.m. Call Land Management in the
warming up, walking, and learning yoga breath- for location.
ing exercises and basic postures. Sat. 19 & Sun 27 , “Evening Bat Walk” - protection and enrichment of
Sat. 5, “Bobcat Habitat” - Explore sce- Have you ever seen a bat up close? Or heard
nic Blue Diamond Hill like a predator hunting one as it is flying after an insect? Join us for a the Red Rock Canyon
for prey. We will watch for signs of the secre- slide program at the Visitor Center on bats
tive bobcat on this moderate 3-mi. hike. Some around the world. Then we’ll drive the Scenic National Conservation Area.”
rock scrambling. Loop to a spring where we will watch and listen
Sun. 6, “All Aboard for the Corn Creek to bats. Don’t forget your hat and scarf!
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