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so does hope.”—Lady Bird Johnson. Learn plants like the yellow desert marigold are so with Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion
to ID the flowers, consider what food or me- different from many other yellow wildflower into the world of reptiles. Mod. 3 mi.
dicinal value they have, take pictures, and species. Easy. Sat. 23, “Earthfaire—Celebrate Earth
live in the moment! Easy-Mod. 3 mi. Sun. 10 Fri. 15, & Sun. 24, “Yoga” - Tune Day” (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.) – This community
❁ Sat. 30, “Deep in their roots, all flow- up your mind, body and spirit with a certified event will feature live musical entertainment,
ers keep the light.” —Theodore Roethke. Key Yoga instructor. You’ll be warning up, walking, interactive displays, children’s activities and
to native survival: We’ll discuss a variety of learning Yoga breathing exercises and basic food. Come on over to Summerlin Centre
medicinal desert plants. Easy-Mod. 3 mi. postures. Enjoy a different aspect of Red Community Park and visit the Red Rock
Thurs. 7, Tues. 19, & Mon. 25, “Tort Rock Canyon. Canyon Interpretive booth.
Talks” (10 – 11 a.m.) – Ongoing Visitor Thurs. 14, “Lost Creek and Beyond” Sun. 24, “Great Start!” – Thought
Center program about the well-adapted life – We’ll combine two trails into one and see about hiking, but weren’t sure where to start?
history of Gopherus agassizii. the petroglyphs and roasting pits that allow Want to get involved with an interpretive
Fri. 8, “Hike Leader’s Choice—Christ- us to look into the past history of the area. program, but don’t know which to choose?
mas Tree Pass” – Join the interpretive Mod. 3 mi. This is the one for you! Learn about the Red
staff on a field trip to Christmas Tree Pass. Sat. 16, “Juniper Canyon” – Boul- Rock Canyon Interpretive Association on this
Beautiful desert with fantastic petroglyphs; der and hike to the waterfall at the base Easy-Mod. 2-mi trek.
A minor off-road drive on a graded dirt road. of Rainbow Wall. Stren. 7 mi., 1,600 ft Tues. 26, “Canyon Clean-up” – Join
We will need a few high clearance vehicles elevation gain. Janis and Chris to improve the land-
to share rides. Easy. 1-2-mi hike. Sat. 16, “Calico Basin Hike” – This scape by removing things left behind. A
Fri. 8 & Sat. 9, “Beginning Photog- area has several springs that help to feel-good program!
raphy at Red Rock Canyon” – Explore support many wildflowers, a diversity of Wed. 27, “North Peak” – Climb to the
the unique landscape of Red Rock Canyon animals from snails to bighorn sheep, and highest point on the Escarpment. Great
National Conservation Area and some of geological features. Join Bob along this views of Red Rock, Las Vegas and Lake
its nuances with basic camera techniques. colorful trail to explore nature’s cornucopia. Mead. Stren. 8 mi.
Group will meet for orientation on Friday Easy-Mod. 3 mi. Wed. 27, “White Rock in Spring” – Ac-
evening and on Saturday morning to photo- Sat. 16, “Snowshoeing at Mt. Charles- company naturalist Chris for this exhilaration
graph. For details, call 515-5367. ton” – Strap on those snowshoes to your program. We’ll hike from Willow towards La
Sat. 9, “Map and Compass” – Did you waterproof boots and join Linda and Peppe Madre and around White Rock. Mod. 6 mi.
know that 80% of the people lost are day hik- for fun in the snow! Call for info on local Thurs. 28, “Cascading Waterfalls in
ers? It also takes 24 to 36 hours for Search snowshoe rentals. Mod. 6 mi. Pine Creek” – Journey up Pine Creek and
and Rescue to find a lost person. Join us for Sat. 16, “Astronomy Day/Night Ob- head south into the Canyon. We’ll then head
a few hours on how to properly prepare and servation” (Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Evening, west towards Mescalito to view the water-
be prepared for the unexpected. 6 p.m.-10 p.m.) – In the morning, LVAS falls. Great bouldering! Stren. 5 mi.
Sat. 9, “Birding with a Ranger” – Join will have telescopes with sun filters and in- Fri. 29, “Hike Leader’s Choice—Pah-
Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into formation about astronomy. In the evening, ranagat” – Join the Red Rock interpre-
the world of bird watching. Easy. LVAS will have telescopes and will give a tive staff on an enjoyable adventure to
Sat. 9, “Corn Creek/Desert NWR Drive slide presentation. Pahranagat, an important body of water in
and Hike” – Corn Creek is a spring-fed oasis Sat. 16, “Oak Creek” – This trail heads our Mojave Desert habitat. We’ll look for a
in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. It is through open desert to the mouth of the variety of migrating birds, playful muskrats
a significant bird watching area with many canyon. We’ll look for water and wildflowers and possible surprise sightings along the
species of aquatic and land animals and on this 3-4-mi. mod. hike. way. Easy, 3 mi.
colorful wildflowers. Accompany us for this Sun. 17, “Hike Back in Time” – Shal- Sat. 30, “Practicing Safety” – Join
drive and hike. Easy. low sea, sand dunes, desert . . . learn of the naturalist Linda for a 3-hr. practice session
Sat. 9, “Bighorn Habitat” – Explore transformation. Easy, 2 mi. to brush up on first aid and safety skills for
prime desert bighorn sheep habitat on Mon. 18, “Popular Pine Creek” day hikers. Program will include outdoor
this 4-mi hike to scenic La Madre Springs. – Across open desert, past a homestead site scenarios for bandaging, splinting, and
and into the canyon. Discover what makes
Binoculars recommended to help spot this this trail a hiker favorite. Easy-Mod. 3 mi. transporting. Materials provided. (This is not
magnificent, but elusive, mammal. Sat. 23 & 30, “Corn Creek Springs a first aid certification program.)
Sat. 30, “SMYC and Lost Creek”
Sun. 10, “Triple W Bonus Drive and Walk” (Ongoing, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.) – Join Bob – We’ll park at Lost Creek and hike the
Hike” – Join us along the White Rock Hills for an impromptu walk to view and discuss SMYC. This trail follows the terrain at the
and Willow Springs trails for a bonanza the area’s history. Easy. base of the Escarpment and connects two
of spring wildflower viewing. See why Sat. 23, “Reptile Walkabout” – Come trails. Mod. 4 mi.

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