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July PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the Fri. 10, “Slithern’ Snakes” (Ages 2-6) program with Missy about spiders. Kids will
number of participants. Please call 702- - Come to Red Rock Canyon with your little learn interesting facts, engage in a craft and
T515-5367 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 ones for a fun and interactive program with discover how amazing spiders really are.
p.m. for times and reservations. If unable to Missy about the different types of snakes in
attend a program, your cancellation is appreci- the Mojave Desert. They’ll learn interesting FAMILY PROGRAMS
ated. Parents must accompany children on all facts, do activities and discover how amazing Wed. 1, & 15; Sat. 11 & 25 - “Bats of
programs. Please note: the Conservation Area snakes really are! Red Rock” (Ages15+) – Join Ranger Jim on
is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation Sat. 11, “Fletcher Canyon” (Ages 6+) a fascinating excursion into the night world of
fees apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for – Join Bob and enjoy this canyon which is bats. We’ll spend the evening at Red Spring
hike information. Want to help with programs? noted for its cool mountain breeze, perenial listening and looking for bats.Easy, 1/2 mi.
Call Kate at 515-5353. lush spring, a slot canyon and some plants Limited space.
found nowhere else in the world. If we’re lucky, Sat. 4, & 25, “Corn Creek Spring Walk”
some early monsoon water may be coming - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this
YOUTH PROGRAMS – Limited space! over the falls. Mod; 3 mi. headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife
Wed. 1, 15, 22, & 29, “Reading at Red Fri. 17, “Flying High with the Birds” Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and
Rock” (Ages 3-5; Wednesdays, through (Ages 5-10) – Kids will have fun with this is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants
August 12) – Janis interactive program and animals. Join Bob during the morning
will read a story about the birds of to observe all these creatures in a surprising
about the plants Red Rock Canyon setting, and learn about the history and future
and animals of the with Missy. They’ll of the area.Easy; 1/2 mi.
Mojave Desert. learn interesting Sat. 4, “Rock Art Hike” (Ages 15+)
Afterwards, children facts, participate in an – Join Ranger Gina for a spectacular hike to
will be given the activity and discover Willow Spring. Along the way, we’ll stop at an
chance to discuss how spectacular birds historical pictograph and petroglyph site. Easy;
and draw a picture ½ mi. Limited space.
about what they really are. Sun. 5, & 19, “Mountain Bike Madness”
have learned—a fun S a t . 2 5 , (Ages 10+; Beginner-Intermediate) - No
way to visit and learn “ S u m m e r A r t s experience is necessary for this introductory
about our desert. Class” (Ages 5+) mountain bike ride with Jen and John starting
Fri. 3, “Bats – Join Jen for this from the Late Night parking area. Helmets
are a Blast” (Ages month’s art class are required. This single track will be a great
5-10) – Bring the where we’ll dive into way to start new to the sport or dust off an old
kids to join Missy watercolors. We’ll frame. 6 mi. Limited space.
for a fun and inter- learn how to look Mon. 6, “Monday on the Mount” (Ages
active program all at nature in a new 10+) – Hike with Jen along the Lower Telephone
about bats. They way as we try our Canyon at Mt. Charleston, through snaking
will learn all about hands at painting trails alongside dense vegetation. Explore the
the different types a masterpiece. All Spring Mountain habitat that many plants and
of bats in Red Rock supplies are included animals call home. Mod; 4 mi.
with a hands-on and no experience Wed. 8, “Wildlife Walk About” (Ages
activity, a craft and is necessary. 15+) – Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating
so much more. S u n . 2 6 , early evening excursion into the wild world
Sat. 4, “Calling All Coyotes” (Ages “Tracking Wildlife” (Ages 4-8) – Join Ranger of Red Rock Canyon. Come see what is
2-6) – Bring the youngsters to Red Rock for Gina to explore the diverse collection of wildlife watching us as we enter their world. Easy,
a fun and interactive program about coyotes. at Red Rock. There’ll be games, quizzes and a 1 mi. Limited space.
They’ll learn interesting facts, do a hands-on wildlife craft. Easy; ½ mi. Wed. 8, “Gateway View Full Moon Hike”
activity and will discover how amazing coyotes Fri. 31, “Simply Spiders” (Ages 2-7) (Ages 12+) – Join Aaron on this night hike to
really are. – Bring your kids for a fun and interactive a gorgeous overlook of Gateway Canyon and
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