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APRIL PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the Fri. 24, “Flying High with the Birds” Sat. 4, & Sun. 26, “Corn Creek Hike”
number of participants. Program times (Ages 5-10) – Kids will have fun with this - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless interactive program about the birds of Red headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife
otherwise specified. To make a reservation, Rock Canyon with Missy. They’ll learn Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 interesting facts, participate in an activity and is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your discover how spectacular birds really are. and animals. Join Bob during the morning
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must to observe all these creatures in a surprising
accompany children on all programs. FAMILY PROGRAMS setting, and learn about the history and future
Please note: the Conservation Area is a Wed. 1, “First Creek” (Ages 10+) – Don’t of the area. Easy; 1/2 mi.
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees be fooled this April Fools Day. There really Sat. 4, “Intro to Red Rock” (Visitor
apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for hike is beauty in the desert! Join Claire for this Center, ongoing 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.) –
information. afternoon 3-mile hike along the escarpment Join Ranger Gina and explore the geology,
to the mouth of First Creek Canyon. If we’re plants and animals of Red Rock Canyon. No
YOUTH PROGRAMS – Limited space! lucky, we’ll spot wildlife and a few wildflowers. sign-up required.
Fri. 3, “Leaping Lizards” (Ages 2-6) – A Mod. Limited space. Sat. 4, “Red Rock Valley Overlook”
fun and interactive program with Missy about Wed. 1, “Turtlehead Peak” (Ages 18+) (Ages 14+) – You’ll boulder up North Peak
lizards in the Mojave Desert. Kids will learn – Join Susan on the traditional route to the Canyon with George going to the ridgeline
interesting facts, do an activity and discover top of the peak overshadowing the Calico near North Peak. The 1200-ft elevation gain
how cool lizards really are. Hills and Red Rock. The trail to the saddle is worth all the sweat for the majestic view.
Sat. 4, “Simply Spiders” (Ages 5-12) is steep and loose, so hiking sticks are Strenuous/4 mi. Limited space.
– Bring the kids out for a fun and interactive recommended. Strenuous/5 mi. Sun. 5, & 26, “Mountain Bike Madness”
program with Missy about spiders. They’ll Wed. 1, “Grey Peak” – Hike with Peppe (Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary for
learn interesting facts, engage in a craft and from Sandstone Quarry to a “great”
discover how amazing spiders really are! peak by way of Brownstone Canyon.
Wed. 8, “Lost Creek” (Ages 5+) – Join Strenuous/6 mi.
Claire in the afternoon to explore some of the Fri. 3, “Spring Book Club” –
artifacts left behind by the Native Americans Join Janis for our spring book club.
who once lived in this canyon. If we’re lucky, We’ll be discussing the book, African Courtesy Norm Kresge
we may see some Bighorn Sheep climbing on American Women of the Old West,
the hills overhead. Easy/ 1 mi. Limited space. by Tricia Martineau Wagner. Discount
Fri. 10, “Slithern’ Snakes” (Ages 2-6) given at the Red Rock Gift Store.
- Come to Red Rock Canyon with your little Fri. 3, “Birding with a Ranger”
ones for a fun and interactive program with (Ages 15+) - Join Ranger Jim on a
Missy about the different types of snakes in fascinating excursion into the world
the Mojave Desert. They’ll learn interesting of bird watching. Come with us while
facts, do activities and discover how amazing we brave the ornithological primeval La Madre Springs miners’ cabin
snakes really are! world of nature and observe the real
Sat. 11, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-5) life of birds. Limited space. Easy/1 mi. this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen
- Kids will love to come to Red Rock for a Fri. 3, “Keystone Thrust” (Ages and John starting from the Late Night parking
fun program about the jackrabbits here in 10+) – Join Claire for this 3-mile hike to an area. Helmets are required. This 6-mile
the Mojave Desert. Participants will hear a interesting land formation where we’ll see the single track will be a great way to start new to
story, learn neat facts and do an art project old and the new clash. We’ll scramble down the sport or dust off an old frame.
to take home. a dry waterfall and see the effects of water on Sun. 5, “Explore Mescalito Falls” –
Sun. 19, “Plants, for Kids” (Ages 4-8) – sandstone. Mod; Limited space. This is a great bouldering and scrambling
Join Ranger Gina to learn about the beautiful Sat. 4, “Keystone Thrust” (Ages 12+) hike with George. Once on the peak, you’ll
blooming plants of the spring. Children will – Join Pat for a great hike to the Keystone get great views of Pine Creek and of the falls.
have several activities to complete relating to Thrust and discover where old stone lays on Strenuous/6 mi. Limited space.
plants of the Mojave Desert. top of new stone. Mod/3 mi. Limited space. Mon. 6, “Mondays at the Rock” – Start

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