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Sun. 9,  “Hiking Clinic II —    “feel good” resolution.                  Wed. 26,  “Owls of Red Rock”
        Backpacking” – Classroom discussion and   Thurs. 20, “First Creek” – Fairly level  (Ongoing, visitor Center) – Learn about the
        instruction from Peppe. This course will help  on-trail hike into the canyon to see a seasonal  owls that live in Red Rock. Take apart and
        prepare you for a hike of any length.  waterfall. Possible bouldering depending on  investigate an owl pellet to discover what was
             Mon. 10, “Canyons and Ridges” –  the group. Mod. 4-5 mi.             for dinner.
        Canyons, dry waterfalls, plentiful cacti, Las  Fri. 21,  “Ash Meadows National  Thurs. 27, “Calico Hills Special” –
        Vegas overlook and a cave. This is a unique  Wildlife Refuge Adventure” – Our next trip  Leave right from the Visitor Center and hike
        hike on the doorstep of Red Rock.    in Southern Nevada is 90 miles NW of Las  the Moenkopi to the Calico Hills. You will
        Mod/Stren. 7 mi.                     Vegas. Ash Meadows is 22,000 acres of  witness how quickly the landscape changes
             Mon. 10, “A Chill and a Thrill” – We’ll  spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert  and explore a variety of niches it provides for
        rock scramble into Ice Box Canyon to watch  uplands that provides habitat for 24 plants and  desert critters. Easy/Mod. 2.5 mi.
                                                                                      Fri. 28,  “Desert Features and
                                             animals found nowhere else in the world. Bring
        the swallows and seek out the icicles. Discover  an inspirational piece of writing from your  Creatures” – This is the first of a two-part
        the diversity in plant and animal life that’s  favorite author to share at lunch.  PowerPoint presentation covering Red Rock’s
        created by the shelter of the canyon      Sat. 22, “Winter Survival for Kids”  Mojave Desert and vicinity. Part I: geologic
        ecosystem. Mod. 2.6 mi.              (8 – 15 yr. -olds) – Did you know that 80% of  features, predator and prey species, and
             Tue. 11, “Grand Circle” (Ages 18 & up)  the people lost are day hikers? Join us for a  adaptations and aquatic features. Part II in
        – This hike is specific to enhancing your  few hours on how to properly prepare and be  February: spring wildflower preview.
        stamina and the abilities of the human body.  prepared for the unexpected.    Fri. 28, “HLC Pine Creek Plus” – You
        Stren. 11 mi.                             Sat. 22, “Pine Creek Loop” – Enjoy this  may have seen the homestead, and possibly
             Wed. 12, “Rattlesnakes” (Ongoing,  scenic hike where we will explore the remains  picnicked in the meadow, but have you rock
        Visitor Center) - The rattlesnake is  of an old homestead. Easy/Mod. 3 mi.  scrambled up south Fork and experienced the
        misunderstood and feared by many. Educate  Sun. 23,  “Mountain Lions of La  heart  of  Pine  Creek   Canyon?
        your fears away by learning the ecology of this  Madre” – Join Linda for a 4-mi hike on the La  Mod/Stren. 4-5 mi.
        awesome desert dweller.              Madre Spring Trail through mountain lion  Sat. 29,  “Mojave Desert Tortoise
             Wed. 12, “Geology with a View” – Start  territory to learn about one of our top  Foretells Spring” (Ongoing, Visitor Center)
        your day with a lesson and a view. Fantastic  predators. Mod.             – Every year, Nevada’s own Mojave Max
        fossil finds await! Mod. 3 mi.            Mon. 24, “ Desert Plants and Medicinal  forecasts the arrival of spring. Learn about our
             Fri. 14, “Brownstone to Gateway” –  Uses” – Red Rock is a haven for a large variety  amazing state reptile, the desert tortoise.
        Brownstone to the Gateway all lies between  of Mojave Desert plants. Hike through Willow  Sat. 29, “Turtlehead Junior” – A great
        here and there. You’ll see candy-striped and  Springs and learn about their diversity and  scramble to the top of the back section of the
        polka dotted sandstone, a seeping spring, and  delight in their sometimes-surprising uses.  Calico Hills. Visit three seasonal tanks that may
                                                                                  contain water. Stren. 3 mi.
        if we are lucky, bighorn sheep. Discover or  Easy/Mod. 3 mi.
        rediscover this awesome trail. Some rock
        scrambling, Mod/Stren. 6 mi.
             Sat. 15, “Astronomy” – The Las Vegas
        Astronomical Society will assist new telescope
        users or those thinking of purchasing one.
             Sun. 16, “People of Pine Creek” (All
        ages, especially for kids.) - Learn the rich
        history of the Wilson Homestead while
        absorbing natural beauty on this 3-mile hike in
        Pine Creek Canyon. Easy/Mod.
             Mon. 17, “Skull Rock” – Dale’s Trail
        from Pine Creek to Ice Box and back gives us
        a chance to look for winter wildlife. Mod. 4 mi.
             Wed. 19, “Oak Creek” – Enjoy hiking
        this loop around Oak Creek trailhead, where
        we will explore seasonal water flows and great
        landscapes. Mod. 3.25 mi.
             Thurs. 20, “Clean-up Canyon Day” –
        Dump the trash for a donut! Help to improve
        the landscape from things left behind, a perfect


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