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OCTOBER PROGR AMS

o provide quality programs we limit adaptations. Each week we will explore a safety, cultural history demonstrations, and
the number of participants. Program different “critter” that flies, crawls, hops or much more. Smokey Bear and Woodsy
Ttimes vary. Please call 363-1922 trots here. No sign-up necessary. (#) Owl will be there too! 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. No
between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times Friday, October 5, “Autumn in the sign-up. (#, *, +)
and reservations. If unable to attend a Desert” (7 to adult) - See what the desert Sunday, October 14, “Gila Monster
program, your cancellation is appreciated. looks like up close in the fall season! On Hike”(8 to adult) - Explore the Calico
You may access hike information on the this moderately easy two mile hike into Oak Hills and discuss the misunderstood Gila
Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Assn. Creek, we’ll see diverse desert foliage and Monster, a poisonous reptile that often gets
(RRCIA) website at perhaps some temperate fall blooms. (*) a bad rap. We’ll talk about the myths and
www.redrockcanyonlv.org. Saturday, October 6, “Step Back in lore associated with the lizard along the one
Unless otherwise indicated, all Time” (adults) - Learn of the Anasazi and mile route. (*)
programs meet at the Visitor Center front Paiute cultures and how they have lived, the Sunday, October 14, “If the
door. Parents must accompany children on plants they used, the animals they hunted Bristlecones Could Talk” (12 - adult)
all programs. All hike participants must and the “glyphs” they left behind on this two - This six mile strenuous hike along Mt.
have at least one quart of water on fall mile moderate hike. Find out how well you Charleston’s North Loop-Mummy Springs
hikes. Sunscreen and a hat are throw an atlatl.. (*) Trails at 12,000 feet will take you
recommended. Sign-up begins on Sunday, October 7, past spectacular and
September 26. “Big Cats!” (12 to ancient bristlecone
Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), adult) - Join us on a gargoyles that have a
Rangers (#), and Friends volunteers (+). three mile moderate history to tell. Meet
hike to the La Madre at the Mt. Charleston
Tuesday Mornings all month, “Red “saddle” to talk about Hotel. (+)
Rock Orientation” (family) - “Cactus the elusive and Sunday ,
Jack” Ryan will give 15-20 minute impressive mountain October 14,
programs concerning a wide variety of lion and the smaller bobcat. “White Rock Loop Trail”
topics related to Red Rock Canyon from Many are surprised that Red Rock (12 to adult) - Early autumn is a
9:00 a.m, until noon around the Visitor Canyon is home to such predators. (*) great time to enjoy this moderate seven mile
Center. No sign-up required. (+) Sundays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, loop. This trail has a 1000' elevation
Monday, October 1, “Moonlight on “Snapshots of Red Rock” (family) - A gain. (+)
Red Rock” (10 to adult) - Night life, quick glimpse into Red Rock’s natural Thursday, October 18, “Spiders and
sights and sounds of the desert will be the wonders through twenty minute intermittent More Spiders” (8 to adult) - Explore
topic on this three mile moderately easy programs from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Visitor along the one mile Lost Creek Trail and
hike along the Moenkopi Trial. Meet at the Center Friend’s Room. No sign-up or hike. look for spiders and discuss their
Fee Station.(+) (#) importance here at Red Rock. We’ll also
Wednesdays, October 3 and 17, Wednesday, October 10, “Looking for take a “close up” view of our fine, furry
“Survival Plants” (7 to adult) - Become Lizards”(8 to adult) - Hike along the friends (*)
one of the “Moenkopi Kids” and explore beautiful SMYC Trail and watch for lizards. Friday, October 19, “Desert
along two miles of the Moenkopi Trail We’ll discuss how they exist and their Wildlife” (family) - From 10 a.m. - noon
talking about the plants that natives of long importance here at Red Rock. A two mile a naturalist will be in the Visitor Center’s
ago used for survival. (*) moderate hike. (*) Friends Room discussing wildlife native to
Thursday, October 4, “Willow Friday, October 12, “Red Rock Fox” the Red Rock Canyon area. No sign-up
Springs Hike” (8 to adult) - Explore this (10 to adult) - A two mile loop at Willow or hike. (*)
trail for bighorn sheep and other wildlife Springs to watch for foxes. Two types of Saturday, October 20, “On the
along the way; this two mile moderate hike fox are found in the area so we may see Ponderosa Pine Trail” (12 to adult) -
will enhance your knowledge of wildlife at this little canine relative. Bring binoculars. View the majestic beauty of the Ponderosa
Red Rock. Bring binoculars. (*) (*) Pines and learn of the diverse wildlife living
Fridays, October 5, 19 and 26, Saturday October 13, “HARVEST at Red Rock. A two mile hike on Pine
“Canyon Critters” (families) - The FESTIVAL!” ( families) - Enjoy the fun Creek Canyon trail. (#)
diversity of animal life in Red Rock Canyon of Red Rock Canyon’s 7th Annual Harvest Saturday, October 20, “Story Telling
is due to several physical and behavioral Festival. There will be crafts to do, natural in the Canyon” (3 to 12, with parents)
history with live creatures, wildland fire - Join our “Canyon tellers” for an enjoyable
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