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MARCH PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the Sat. 28, “Bats are a Blast” (Ages 5-10) and animals. Join Bob during the morning
number of participants. Program times – Go batty for a program with Missy all about to observe all these creatures in a surprising
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless bats. Children will learn all about the different setting, and learn about the history and future
otherwise specified. To make a reservation, types of bats in Red Rock Canyon with a of the area. Easy; 1/2 mi.
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 hands-on activity, a craft and so much more. Sat. 7, & Sun. 22, “Tracking Wildlife”
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancel- (Visitor Center; 1-4 p.m.) – Join Ranger Gina
lation is appreciated. Parents must accompany FAMILY PROGRAMS and explore the diverse collection of wildlife.
children on all programs. Please note: the Mon. 2, “Monday’s at the Rock” – Vegas Try to identify the tracks they leave behind.
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. has more than just slot machines; we’ve got This PowerPoint program will be conducted
All entry or recreation fees apply. Visit www. slot canyons, too! Join Jen at Red Rock for a twice an hour. No sign-up required.
redrockcanyonlv.org for hike information. hike to Calico Tanks to see one of our largest Sun. 8, “Valley of Fire Road Trip” (Ages
natural water tanks, and a spectacular view 10+) – Join Aaron for this driving and hiking tour
YOUTH PROGRAMS - Limited space! across Red Rock and the Vegas Valley. Rock of Valley of Fire State Park. Along the way we’ll
F r i . 6 , “ H u m m i n g w i t h t h e scrambling is involved. Mod; 3 mi. see numerous petroglyphs, a famous hideout
Hummingbirds” (Ages 3-10) - Come out to Tues. 3, “Ash Canyon” (Ages 18+) at Mouse’s Tank, and an old movie set. Mod;
Red Rock Canyon for a fun and interactive – Sharpen your scrambling skills with Chris 3 mi. Limited space;
program all about hummingbirds. Children through the boulders of Ash Canyon and Sun. 8, “Brownstone Canyon” – Join
will learn how amazing hummingbirds really down the beautiful sandstone drainage of George on an amazing hike to Brownstone
are, do a hands-on activity, a craft and so lower Gateway Canyon. You will want to take Canyon. We’ll leave from Sandstone Quarry
much more! plenty of pictures on this hike through the and pass through Gateway Pass. Along the
Sun. 8, “Shell Fossils” (Ages 5-10) - Join backcountry. Strenuous, 6-7 mi. way to Brownstone, we’ll see a couple of tanks,
Ranger Gina and learn about the unique rocks Tues. 3, “Night Wings” (Visitor Center, and best of all, petroglyphs and pictographs.
and fossils of Red Rock Canyon. Children will ongoing program, Strenuous; 6 mi.
use visual aids and play a short rock game to 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) Sun. 8, & 15, “Mountain Bike Madness”
learn about Geology. - Listen to Ranger (Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary for
Fri. 13, “Calling All Coyotes” (Ages 5- Jim discuss the this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen
10) - Join Missy out at Red Rock for an exciting nocturnal primeval and John starting from the Late Night parking
program about the desert coyote. Children will world of owls. No area. Helmets are required. This 6-mile
do an interactive hands-on activity, a craft, and sign-up required. single track will be a great way to start new to
listen to a story. Fri, 6, “Calico the sport or dust off an old frame.
Sat. 14, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-5) Tanks” (Ages 16+) Mon. 9, “Mondays at the Rock” – Join
- Kids will love to come to Red Rock for a – Enjoy a brisk hike Jen at Red Rock for a hike around Ice Box
fun program with Jen about the plants and with Claire up the Calico Tanks to an incredible Canyon. This trail is perfect for those who want
flowers in the Mojave Desert. Participants will view of the Las Vegas Valley. Learn why the to kick up trail walking a bit and do a moderate
learn cool facts, hear a story and complete a tanks are so colorful and see examples of amount of rock scrambling through the canyon
special art project. Native American history along the way.
Fri. 20, “Lovely Ladybugs” (Ages 2-6) Mod; 2.5 mi. and back. We’ll also look for a seasonal waterfall
- Come to Red Rock Canyon for a fun and at our half-way point. Mod; 3.5 mi.
interactive program with Missy about ladybugs. Sat. 7, “Calico Hills” (Ages 12+) – Join Tues.10, “Geology of Southern Nevada”
Children will learn how lovely ladybugs really Pat for an exciting hike through Calico Hills. (Visitor Center; twice an hour from 1:00
are, do a hands-on activity, a craft and so Along the way we will see the beautiful scenery -4:00 p.m.) - Ranger Jim will present a 30-
much more. of Red Rock Canyon. Be on the lookout for minute PowerPoint talk and discussion on
Fri. 27 “Cactus Kids” (Ages 3-10) Bighorn sheep. Mod; 4 mi. the geology of Red Rock Canyon. No sign-
- Come out to Red Rock Canyon for a fun and Sat. 7, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” -
join Missy for a program all about the different Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this up required.
types of cactus in Red Roc Canyon. Children headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife Tues.10, “Windy Peak from the Back”
will do a craft, listen to a story, and become Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and (Ages 18+) - Join Chris for a hike through the
cactus smart. is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants high desert on the limestone ridges above
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