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JULY P R O G R A M S
o provide quality programs, we Thurs. 8; Wed. 14, Tort Talks (Visitor Canyona beautiful spring and a narrowing
limit the number of participants. Center, Ongoing 10 - 11 a.m.) - Learn about slot canyon; Easy/Mod. 4-mi.
T Program times vary. Please call 515- the well-adapted life history of Gopherus Sat. 17, Griffith Peak - Take the peak
5367 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for times agassizii. trek with Peppe. A gorgeous hike with views
and reservations. If unable to attend a Thurs. 8, Fletcher Peak - Welcome from Pahrump to Mary Jane Falls. Be
program, your cancellation is appreciated. new volunteer hike leader Chirs Dempsey. Join prepared10-mi and 2600 ft elevation gain;
Unless otherwise indicated, all programs him and hike the North Loop Trail. Scramble Stren.
meet at the Visitor Center front door. Par- to the peak for fantastic views of Kyle Canyon. Sun. 18 & Wed. 28, Creative Canyon
ents must accompany children on Good prep hike for Charleston Peak in August. Series Yoga - Tune up your mind, body, and
all programs. Elevation gain 1800ft, Stren. 8-mi. spirit with a certified Yoga instructor. You will
Sat. 10, 17, & 31, Evening Bat Walk -
Please note: the Conservation Area is Have you ever seen a bat up close? Or heard be warming up, walking, and learning yoga
breathing exercises and basic postures.
a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation one as its flying after an insect? Join us for a Sun 18, Sun, Sand, and Lizards -
fees apply. slide program at the Visitor Center on bats Search for sun-loving lizards in the slickrock
around the world. Then well drive the Scenic sandstone with Linda in the Calico Hills; Mod/
KIDS PROGRAMS Loop to a spring where we will watch and listen Easy, 1 1/2-mi.
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 yr. to bats. Dont forget your hat and scarf! Mon. 19, Cathedral Rock -
olds. Call early, space is limited! Sat. 10, 110 º in the Shade - Sun Cottonwoods and wild roses give way to a
H Tues. 6 & 20, - Stories, activities, crafts, and heat can be dangerous in the summer, spectacular view of the Las Vegas Valley. Join
snack, and lots of fun; Rsvp. but that doesnt have to mean the end of us for this moderately easy Mt. Trek. Good
outdoor activities. Learn how to stay healthy introduction to hiking the Mt. Charleston
FAMILY PROGRAMS and beat the heat in this 2-hour program area; 3-mi.
Fri. 2, Moonlight Nature Walk - Join (includes an optional short hike). Thurs. 22, Griffith Peak - Hike the
naturalists Sharon and Linda at Red Rock after Mt. Charleston South Loop Trail
hours for a twilight bat watch at White Rock to Griffith Peak. Enjoy the views
and moonrise at Willow Springs. Bring a and seabed fossils at 11000 ft
flashlight and a jacket; Easy, 1/2-mi. altitude. Good prep hike for
Sat. 3, Mt. Scramble - Join Peppe Charleston Peak in August;
for a trek from Stanley Bee to Fletcher Canyon. Stren. 10-mi.
Not for the faint at heart ; Stren. 5-mi. Fri. 23, Fossil Ridge
Sat. 3, Spider Beside Her (Visitor - Take a journey to the bottom
Center, ongoing 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Meet of an ancient seabed. Youll see
arachnids of the desert in this close up, but bivalves, corals, and crinoids on
safe, exhibit. this easy 2.5-mile loop.
Sat. 3, Americas Birthday
(Ongoing, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Join Red Rock Sat. 24, Shade of the
in the celebration. There will be crafts for the Oak - Explore the Oak Creek
kids and wildland fire equipment to explore. Sun. 11, Thunderheads - Summer riparian area to see natural adaptations to
Create ice cream in a bag and see and exhibits thunderstorms produce magnificent towering summer heat. (Oak and ash trees will provide
of desert dwellers. clouds, but may mean flash floods. Learn how some shade at the creek.) Mod/Easy, 2-3-mi.
Sun. 4, Red Rock, White Rock, Blue to stay safe during flash flood season on this 2 Sun. 25, Staying Found - Learning
Sky - Bring a picnic lunch and celebrate 1/2 -mi. hike on the Calico Hills North Trail; Mod. a few basic orienteering skills can help you
Independence Day with a short hike to the Thurs. 15, Birding at Corn Creek - stay safe in the desert. Improve your
shade of ponderosa pines. Enjoy the original confidence level on this 2-mi. hike on the White
reds, whites, and blues; Easy, 3-mi. Join us at the National Wildlife Refuge for a Rock Wash Trail.
Wed. 7, Moenkopi Morning - Enjoy cool morning of walking, exploring, and birding
an early morning stroll as we hike along the at the Corn Creek Field Station; Easy early. Thurs. 29, Breakfast Birding in
Moenkopi Trail and enjoy the beautiful scenery Fri. 16, Hike Leaders Choice - More Willow - Chukars, Scrub Jays, and Warblers
that this trail has to offer; Easy, 2-mi. cool Mt. Treks . . . this time its Fletcher are just a few of the Willow Springs residents
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