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JANUARY PROGRAMS
o provide quality programs, we limit the bore ya! Mod., 3 mi. why and how to protect sensitive habitats within
number of participants. Program times Thurs. 8, Calico Basin Birding - Fo- Red Rock? Check your conservation IQ on this
Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:30 cus your binoculars on birds in the Calico Basin one. Are you up to the challenge? Mod., 3 mi.
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times and reservations. If area of Red Rock Canyon. This hike will focus Sun. 11, Early Life at Red Rock - Learn
unable to attend a program, your cancellation on identifying birds in the field, life histories, about the Paiute lifestyle as we hike this trail.
is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, behavior, and folklore; Easy, 2 mi. Perhaps there will be water in the falls area,
all programs meet at the Visitor Center front Fri. 9, The Hidden Forest - Join Pat too! Easy, 2.5 mi.
door. Parents must accompany children on all Oleson and hike through a narrow wash. View Sun. 11, Fossils, Burros, Mines, and
programs. Please note: the Conservation Area beautiful Red Springs; perhaps catch a glimpse Whatever - Take a rock scramble with Jack
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Indian rock art; Mod. 2-3 mi. up Fossil Canyon, then hook back and forth on
fees apply. Blue Diamond Hill
and return via Fos-
KIDS PROGRAMS sil Ridge; Stren. 5
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. mi.
olds. Call early, space is limited! Tues. 13,
-Tues. 6, 20, & Wed. 14, Stories, activities, T urtlehead
crafts, snack, and lots of fun. Loop - Hike the
peak with Peppe!
FAMILY PROGRAMS You get one of the
Tuesdays all month: Cactus Jack Ryan best views from on
(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. programs high that Red Rock
on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock can offer; Stren., 6 mi.
Canyon. Fri. 9, Hike Leaders Choice - Take a Wed. 14, Moenkopi Morning - Start
Fri. 2, Water for Wildlife - Hike to a hike on the historical side. Discover the story
desert tinaja and learn about water resources behind the dilapidated home foundations, a your day with a scenic hike at Red Rock where
for wildlife at Red Rock; Mod., 2.5 mi. dammed spring, and a hermits cabin. Mod.- you can get plenty of fresh air and exercise;
Sat. 3, Loop Drive and Hike - Join us Stren., 6 mi. Easy, 2 mi.
on a group Loop drive and weather permitting, Sat. 10, 17, Fri. 23, Birding with a Thurs. 15, Its a Grand New Day - Join
2-3 short hikes. Hear the latest on wildlife Ranger - Come join Ranger Jim on a fasci- Melissa for a full morning on an under used,
sightings, winter survival, waterfalls, and more. nating excursion into the world of bird fabulous loop trail and discover why Red Rock
Spectacular views; Easy. watching. Brave the ornithological primeval is such a wonderful treasure; Stren., 11 mi.
Sun. 4, Who Digs Red Rock? - Think world of nature and observe the real life of birds; Thurs. 15, Owls of Red Rock (Ongo-
like an insect, a snake, a tortoise, and youll Easy, 1.5 mi. ing, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) - A presentation of the
start to understand why desert holes are home Sat. 10, Astronomy with LVAS - Did wise and grand great horned owl. Discover how
sweet home at Red Rock; Easy, 1.5 mi. you receive astronomy gadgets for the holi- it hunts and what it eats.
Sun. 4, Easy Morning Stroll - Take an days? If so, this is the workshop for you. The Fri. 16, Wild Edible and Useful Plants
easy morning walk along the First Creek Trail Las Vegas Astronomical Society will do as- - Take a hike around the Visitor Center and learn
and learn about plant and animal life in the area; tronomy for beginners workshop. Bring your about the tremendous diversity of wild edible
Easy. 3 mi. scopes. Gate closes at 5:30 p.m. and medicinal plants found here. A variety of
Sun. 4, Exploring Grapevine Canyon Sat. 10, The Growing Desert - We native foods and recipes will be a tasty discov-
- Well trek through the desert with Jack to know Red Rock is in the Mojave Desert, but ery; Easy, 2 mi.
Grapevine Spring, far up into the canyon, then seeing sights of drying springs should be a Fri. 16, Winter at the Rock - Take an
youll behold a petroglyph garden; Mod., 5 mi. wakeup call. How bad is the drought? How does afternoon stroll along the Oak Creek Canyon
Tues. 6, The Great Adventure - Follow wildlife at Red Rock cope? Explore Mud Trail and learn about the seasonal changes at
Peppe on a wonderful adventure scrambling Springs 1 & 2; Easy, under 1 mi. Red Rock; Easy, 3 mi.
to a very panoramic viewing spot; Stren., 8 mi. Sun. 11, Biodiversity Hike - So you Sat. 17, A Homestead in the Desert -
Wed. 7, Oak Creek Loop - Jumpn ju- think you know Red Rock. Youve hiked the Travel down the Pine Creek Trail to the site of
nipers and silver cholla, this hike is sure not to trails and seen the wildlife, but do you know an old homestead, then down to the creek as
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