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MARCH PROGRAMS

ll hikes are family oriented and start ridgeline and Skull Canyon. Stren. 7mi. Sat. 12, “Animals on Display” (Ongo-
at the Visitor Center unless otherwise Sat. 5, “White Rock to Sandstone ing, Visitor Center, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) - View
Aspecified. To make a reservation Quarry” – Join Pat for a 4-mi. hike offering a few inhabitants of the Mojave Desert.
please call 702-515-5367 between 8-4 p.m. wonderful perspectives of Red Rock. Mod. Sat. 12, “So Rare, So Red Rock” –
Parents must accompany children on all pro- Sat. 5, “Gateway” – Another exciting Join naturalist Linda on a 4-mi journey in
grams. Please note: the Conservation Area hike with Peppe, something to remember. search of world class rarities protected by
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Stren. 7+ mi. the Conservation Area. Mod.
fees apply. Hikes are lead by the Bureau of Sun. 6, “Geology with a View” – Fan- Sat. 12, “Corn Creek/Desert National
Land Management Rangers, Red Rock Can- tastic fossil finds await! Wildlife Refuge” – Tour this area of spring-
yon Interpretive Assn. naturalists, and Mon. 7, 14 & 28, “Flower Power” – The fed ponds and mesquite mounds that are
Friends of Red Rock Canyon volunteers. power to mystify. The beauty of color begins habitats for many birds, animals, wildflow-
Hike Ratings: to invade the dry and often harsh Mojave ers and aquatic life. Drive and hike. Easy.
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length Desert. Learn which flowers will appear Sun. 13, “Story Time Hike: Moenkopi”
with 0-300-ft elevation gain. first and why. – A program with the
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less Easy, 2mi. entire family in mind.
than 1000-ft elevation gain. Wed. 9 & 16; We’ll hike our
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over Sun. 27, “Tort Moenkopi Trail and
1000-ft elevation gain. Talks” (10 – 11 enjoy spectacular
a.m.) – Ongoing views of the Calico
KIDS PROGRAMS Visitor Center Hills and Spring
z Sun. 6, “Tot Trot” – This is a new program about Mountains. At the
program for 2-8 year-olds. We will take a the well-adapted halfway point, we
short hike and have some hands-on items life history of will rest and listen to
for exploring the senses. This hike will be 1- Gopherus a peaceful short
2mi at the toddlers’ pace. agassizii. © Mark Rekshynskyj Ice Box Falls story. Easy, 2mi.
z Wed. 9; Sun 27, “Desert Babies” Thurs. 10, Sun. 13, “Cre-
(Ages 3 and 4) - Stories, crafts, activities, “First Creek” – Join Chris Dempsey for a ative Canyon Series Spring Wildflowers”
snack, and lots of fun. Space is limited, great hike to First Creek. The waterfall should – A PowerPoint show on wildflowers and
please call early. Rsvp be ripping! Stren. 4mi. other plants that can be seen at Red Rock
z Sat. 19, “Desert Dudes” – This pro- Thurs. 10, Bowl of Fire: “Raven Bal- Canyon National Conservation Area. Desert
gram is for 5-8 year olds. We’ll be doing cony” – Hike through the North Bowl of Fire biome and basic plant identification aids will
stories, activities, crafts, having snacks, and with some scrambling to Raven Balcony. be discussed.
lots of fun. Space is limited Please call early. We’ll stop and explore 10,000-year old camel Sun. 13, “Calico Basin” – Calico Ba-
footprints and bird tracks. Stren. 7mi. sin has an abundance of features to see.
FAMILY PROGRAMS Fri. 11 & 18, “Creative Canyon Yoga” Accompany Bob on this hike of discovery.
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ – Tune up your mind, body and spirit with a Easy-to-Mod. 3mi.
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give certified Yoga instructor. You’ll be warming Sun. 13, “Meet your Insect Pals” (On-
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of up, walking, learning Yoga breathing exer- going Visitor Center exhibit, noon-4 p.m.)
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. cises and basic postures. Enjoy a different – It’s almost spring, but don’t get rid of all
Wed. 2, “Moenkopi Morning” – Start aspect of Red Rock Canyon. those bugs. Learn the good from bad.
your day with a hike around the Moenkopi Fri. 11, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Joe Mon. 14, “Calico Hills” – See why this
trail, where the views of Red Rock are awe- May Canyon” – Take a hike in Desert location is so popular for sport climbing and
some! Easy-to-mod. 2.25mi. National Wildlife Refuge. There will be pan- have lunch at the tanks. Stren. 3mi.
Sat. 5, “Canyons and Ridges” – Hike oramic views into scenic Picture Canyon and Tues. 15, “Rappelling” – Join the BLM
the entire length of Cave Canyon to the east if we’re truly lucky, we’ll see bighorn sheep. Climbing Ranger for a morning of challenge
edge of Blue Diamond Hill. Return via Mod-to-Stren. 7mi. and adventure! Harness up and find your-

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