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ll hikes are family oriented and start hike with Pat. Mod. ment Base Trail to the Children’s Discovery
at the Visitor Center unless otherwise Fri. 1 to Sun. 3, “Backpacking” – Camp Trail. We’ll watch for wildlife and flowers in
Aspecified. To make a reservation two nights at Red Rock Canyon’s camp- bloom. Mod. 3 mi.
please call 702-515-5367, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 ground to learn to prepare for longer treks
p.m. Parents must accompany children on and apply new skills. “Flower Power”
all programs. Please note: the Conserva- Sat. 2, ”Red Rock Day” – Volunteer ❁Thurs. 7, “The earth laughs in
tion Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry opportunities abound! Do trail restora- blooms”. —Emerson. Adapted to living in an
or recreation fees apply. Hikes are lead by tion, install interpretive signs, paint, pick arid, often harsh, environment, it is amazing
the Bureau of Land Management Rang- up trash, replant vegetation; any number that Mojave plants flower at all. Learn some
ers, Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Assn. of other projects available. Sign-ups start of their keys to survival here in Red Rock
naturalists, and Friends of Red Rock Canyon at 8:00 a.m. We need your help and we Canyon. Mod. 3 mi.
volunteers. love to see ya. Kids are welcome. ❁ Tues. 12, “Each flower is a soul
Hike Ratings: Sun. 3, “Animals on Display” (On- opening out to nature.”—Gerald De Nerval.
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with going, Visitor Different day,
0-300-ft elevation gain. Center, 9 a.m. – 1 different trail
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less p.m.) - View a few and different
than 1000-ft elevation gain. inhabitants of the flowers; Break
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over Mojave Desert. out the field
1000-ft elevation gain. S u n . 3 , guide, dust it off
“Shake, Shake, from last year
KIDS PROGRAMS Shake” – The and don’t miss
h Wed. 6, “Desert Babies” (Ages beauty of Red a spectacular
3 and 4) - Stories, crafts, activities, snack, Rock comes from year for blooms.
and lots of fun. Space is limited, please call powerful natural Easy-Mod. 3
early. Rsvp forces, like earth- mi.
h Sun. 17, “Tot Trot” - This is a new quakes. Explore © Norm Kresge Desert Sunflower ❁ Wed.
program for 2-8 year-olds. We will take a the fascinating geol- 20, “I perhaps
short 1-2-mi hike at the toddlers’ pace and ogy of White Rock’s La Madre fault on this owe having become a painter to flowers.”
have some hands-on items for exploring 3-mi hike with naturalist Linda. Mod. —Claude Monet. From beautiful barrel
the senses. Mon. 4, “First Creek Exploration” cactus to elegant mariposa lilies, this is a
h Sat. 30, “Desert Dudes” (Ages 5-8) – This program is certainly a lesson in mul- chance to experience the desert at its best.
- Stories, activities, crafts, snacks and lots of tiformity. One hike to First Creek Canyon Easy-Mod. 2.5 mi.
fun. Space is limited Please call early. and you will easily recognize the transitions ❁ Fri. 22, “The flower is the poetry of
in land formation and plant life. A treasure of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal
FAMILY PROGRAMS sight and sound awaits. Easy-Mod. 3 mi. seduction of life.”—Jean Giraudoux. Cer-
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Wed 6, “Wildlife Watch!” – Mountain emonial celebrations in communion with
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give lion, bobcat, coyote . . . would this be a place Mother Earth. Spiritual quest and rites of
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of to call home? Journey to La Madre Springs passage often involved plants and their
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. on this wildlife excursion. Mod. 3.3 mi. influential properties. Easy-Mod. 3-4 mi.
Fri. 1, “Rockin’ Fun (No Foolin’)” – Ex- Wed 6, “Grand Circle” – Take the ❁ Tues. 26, “Perfumes are the feelings
pect some rock scrambling, some lizards, full tour of Red Rock. Hike along Calico of flowers.”—Heinrich Heine. The beauty of
some wildflowers and some fun on this 3-mi Hills to Sandstone Quarry, visit White color has invaded the dry, and often harsh,
hike through the sandstone and slickrock Rock Hills, and return to the Visitor Center. Mojave Desert. Discover the diversity that
Calico Hills with naturalist Linda. Mod. Stren. 11.3 mi. even just one trail in Red Rock Canyon
Fri. 1, “Fossil Ridge” – View fossils Thurs. 7, “Escarpment Base Trail” shows off. Easy-Mod. 3 mi.
and a gypsum mine on this 3-to-4-mi. loop – Hike from Pine Creek along the Escarp- ❁ Thurs. 28, “Where the flowers bloom,
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