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AUGUST PROGRAMS

ll hikes are family oriented and mals in the class including scorpions, spiders Mon.8, “Great Start” – Thought about
start at the Visitor Center unless and certain other eight-legged invertebrates. hiking, but weren’t sure where to start? Want
Aotherwise specified. To make a Fossils suggest that arachnids were among to get involved with an interpretive program,
reservation, please call 702-515-5367, the first to live on land, nearly 400 million but don’t know which to choose? This is the
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hikes are lead by the years ago. one for you! Learn about the Red Rock Can-
Bureau of Land Management Rangers/Red Natural Neighborhoods yon Interpretive Association on this 2-mi.
Rock Canyon Interpretive Assn. naturalists/ c Sat. 6, “Address: One Hackberry journey. Easy.
Friends of Red Rock Canyon volunteers. Tree, Lost Creek Alcove” – Cool and shady, Wed. 10, “Moenkopi Morning” – Join
near year-round running water. Meet the Janis on this early morning hike of our Moen-
Hike Ratings: neighbors (gila monster, fox, pipistrelle bats, kopi Trail. Easy-Mod. 2 mi.
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with 0-300-ft coyote, rock wren, dragonfly). Two hours of Wed. 10 & 24, “Nevada State Symbols”
elevation gain. fun. Moderately easy, 1 mi. (Ongoing, Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-noon)
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less than c Sun. 14, “Address: One
1000-ft elevation gain. Slickrock Pinyon Pine, Calico
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length;over 1000-ft II” - Colorful sandstone, morning
elevation gain. birdsong and natural shade shelters
among the rocks. Meet the neighbors
FAMILY PROGRAMS (whiptail and spiny lizards, humming- Courtesy, Mark Rekshynskyj, ©2005
Tuesdays all month: “Cactus Jack” Ryan birds, scrub jay and towhees, canyon
(Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give 15-20 min. wrens). Some rock scrambling in-
programs on a wide variety of topics related to volved. Moderately easy, ½ mi.
Red Rock Canyon. c Sat. 20, “Address: One
Mon. 1, “Washed Out” – In monsoon Cottonwood Tree, Wheeler Camp
season, it’s essential to learn the importance Spring” – Year-round meadow,
of hiking safely. Join naturalist Chris as we shady trees, seasonal birdlife. Meet
explore Lost Creek and discuss the relevance the neighbors (red-tail hawk, long-
of weather at Red Rock Canyon. Easy- eared owls). Easy, I mi.
Mod. I mi. c Sat. 27, “Address: One
Tues. 2, “Mummy’s Toe” – Join Peppe Ponderosa Pine, Fire Ecology
on this spectacular hike at Kyle Canyon to Loop, Pine Creek” - Meet the neigh- Red Rock resident lizard
Mummy’s Toe. Stren. 8 mi. bors (phainopepla, Pacific tree frogs,
Wed. 3, 10, 24 & 31; Sun. 7 & 21, “Lucky grey fox, mule deer, darkling beetle). – Discover a multitude of aspects unique to the
Six at Mt Charleston” (Ongoing) - Interpretive Moderately easy, 1 mi. state of Nevada. Interactive fun times!
naturalist Chris will be at the Spring Mountain c Sun. 28, “Address: One White Fir, Sat. 13, “Firefest” – Join the RRCIA
Visitor Center to answer your questions and Robber’s Roost, Mt. Charleston” - Mountain at the Mt. Charleston Hotel, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
to discuss important issues as they relate to breezes, hidden alcoves, invigorating fresh for Firefest ’05. Activities include firefighter
our natural world. air. Meet the neighbors (Clark’s nutcracker, competitions, games, rescue demonstrations,
Wed. 3 & 17; Sun. 28, “Tort Talks” butterflies, Palmer’s rock squirrel, mountain natural history information, kid’s games/prizes,

(Ongoing 10 – 11 a.m., Visitor Center) – A lion, elk). Mod. Stren. 1.5 mi. food and refreshments. Supports the Mt.
program about the well-adapted life history of Sun 7; Sat. 20, “Morning Yoga” – Tune Charleston Volunteer Fire Department.
Gopherus agassizii. up your mind, body and spirit with a certified Sat. 13; Fri. 19, “Evening Yoga” - Tune
Thurs. 4, “Griffith Peak” – Climb above yoga instructor. You’ll be warming up, walking, up your mind, body and spirit with a certified
11,000ft for potential viewing of four states. learning yoga breathing exercises and yoga instructor. You’ll be warming up, walking,
This is Chris Dempsey’s second in a series of basic postures. learning yoga breathing exercises and
hikes leading to Mt. Charleston. Stren. 10 mi. Sun. 7, “Raintree” – Accompany hike basic postures.
Thurs. 4; Tues. 23, “Arachnids” - (Ongo- leader George as we trek up North Loop Trail Sat. 13, “Astronomy” – Beginner Tele-
ing, 9 a.m. – noon) – Arachnid: term for ani- and down Trail Canyon. Mod-Stren. 6 mi. scope Clinic” (8 – 11p.m.) – Do you have a

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