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morning of outdoor adventure. Every story “old house” at Pinecreek. On this moderately Monday, October 29, “Pictures in
will feature a nature theme followed by a easy tow mile hike we’ll talk about bats, Stone” (12 to adult) - Join us as we
craft, nature walk or activity. Today’s story: spiders and other creepy creatures, as well venture to the “other” side of Calico Hills
Stella Luna - The Bat. (+) as a ghost story or two.(*) to discover remnants of Southern
Sunday, October 21, “Desert Saturday, October 27, “Basic Map Nevada’s cultural history on this two mile
Mysteries” (10 to adult) - Explore and and Compass” (adults) - This three hour moderately easy hike. (#)
observe the majestic desert on this two mile program will have maps and compasses Wednesday, October 31, “Halloween
moderately easy hike into First Creek provided so that you can learn by doing. Special” (8 to adult) - Two of our
Canyon. We’ll discuss Red Rock wildlife Increase your safety by learning where you naturalists will be at Calico I parking lot
and see how the desert can surprise us. are in the wilderness. Hands-on from 10:30 12:30 p.m. to share stories
Meet at the Fee Station. (*) demonstrations. Half the program will be about scorpions, spiders and other
Tuesday, October 23 and 30, “Night outside. No hike. (*)
Wings” (adults) - On this less than one Sunday, October 28, “Along the poisonous desert dwellers. (*)
Wednesday, October 31, “Halloween
mile program, we’ll walk into a riparian area Pinon Pine Circle Trail” (12 to adult) - Full Moon Hike” (10 to adult) - No
at either Wheeler Springs or Red Springs, We’ll explore the lower slopes of the Deer tricks, just treats on this three mile easy
sit quietly, and watch and listen for early Creek section of Mt. Charleston and learn night hike that includes Native American
evening birds and bats. Meet at the Fee varied uses of our woodlands on this five Moon and Coyote stories. Bring a flash-
Station. (#) mile moderate hike. A 700' elevation gain. light. Meet at the Fee Station. (+)
Wednesday, October 24, “Predator Meet at the Mt. Charleston Hotel. (+)
and Prey” (12 to adult) - Walk along the Sunday, October 28, “Turtlehead
two mile Moenkopi to Calico I loop and Peak Hike” (12 to adult, if used to
learn of the life cycles of predator and prey hiking) - There’s a great view at the end Desert Trumpet
found at Red Rock Canyon. (*) of this strenuous five mile climb to the top Editor
Friday, October 26 and Sunday, of Turtlehead. Some rock scrambling and a Barb Wolin
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October 28, “Haunted Halloween 2000' elevation gain. Bring a hiking stick
Hike” (8 to adult) - Join our scary but or pole, sturdy boots, water and lunch Contributing Editors
Louis C. Kleber
nice naturalist on a Halloween hike to the on this trek.(+) Jack Ryan
Layout, Design & Publishing
Christina Wilkinson
Donald Schoengold
Barb Wolin

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