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o provide quality programs, we- one of the lesser known canyons south strenuous hike, we’ll enjoy the great view
limit the number of participants. of the Visitor Center on a 5 mile moder- and explore rugged canyons while they
TProgram times vary. For times ate hike for a fantastic view. Some rock are still home to great horned owl, bobcat,
and reservations, call the Visitor Center scrambling and “climbing” involved. and fierce little collared lizards. Meet at
at (702) 363-1922 between 8:30 a.m. Meet at the “Stables” parking lot.(+) the Fee Station. (*)
and 4:30 p.m. If you cannot attend, your Saturday, March 3, “Moon and Saturday, March 10, “Life Under
cancellation is appreciated. You may Solar System” (Family) - Join the Las the Lens” (Adults) - Rediscover the

access RRCIA hike information on their Vegas Astronomical Society’s evening fun you had as a kid looking through

website at www.redrockcanyonlv.org. microscopes and observing the small
Unless otherwise indicated, all pro- worlds on this short walk through the
grams meet at the front door of the Visi- Wheeler Springs area. We’ll discuss the
tor Center. For all hikes, bring water. importance of water in our area and look
Dress for the weather. Sign-up begins for wildlife along the trail. Meet at the
February, 25. Fee Station. (*)
Programs conducted by Red Rock Saturday, March 10, “Gateway
Canyon Interpretive Assn. (*), BLM (#), Wash” (Adult) - A little-visited trail
and volunteers (+). leads to a spectacular canyon hidden
Friday, March 2, “Hidden Lake within the colorful Calico Hills north of
Hike” (8 to adult) - Popular names the community of Calico Basin. Weather
sometimes change. This trail through permitting, we will see wildlife activity as
the colorful, jumbled sandstone is now outing and share their telescopes and we pass 2 nice springs on this moderately
commonly called the Calico Tanks Trail. knowledge of the solar system; includes strenuous 4 mile hike. Bring lunch. (*)
A popular 3 mile moderate hike through a 30 minute slide presentation at the Visi- Saturday, March 10, “Insects and
the slickrock to hunt for water in the tor Center. Dress warm. You may bring Flowers” (ages 5-12) - Children 5 to
sandstone desert. Bring binoculars.Some your own telescope it you desire. (#) 12 years of age (and their parents) are
easy rock scrambling. (*) Tuesday mornings all month, “In- invited to learn why insects and flowers
Fridays - March 2, 16, 23, and 30th troduction to Red Rock” - Volunteer are important to each other...and plant a

“A Wild Slide Show” - Join Ranger “Cactus Jack” Ryan will lead 20 minute flower of their very own. Repeated on
Brian for slide programs and demonstra- walks around the Visitor Center, 9:00 Sunday, March 11 and 25, and on Friday,
tions on various wild subjects of Red a.m. to noon, explaining area natural March 23. (#)
Rock Canyon. His programs might be history and telling tall tales. (+) Saturday, March 17, “Introduc-
on the bighorn sheep, bats or other native Thursday, March 8, “Chilly Moon- cion de El Canon de Las Montanas
wildlife. Presentations last about 25 min- light Hike” (10 to adult) - Volunteer Rojas”
utes and will also be held on Saturdays Vera Vann’s late winter 3 mile easy hike ( Familia y Adultos) - Bienvenidos a esta
- March 17, and 31 and Sundays March, in the moonlight will introduce you to programma en espanol. Vamos a conocer
4 and 18.(#) the night sights and sounds of Red Rock a esta area y ver a los petroglificos y los
Saturday, March 3, “Walk on the Canyon. Discover what “night life” re- pictograficos. Todas estan invitados. (#)
Wild Side” (15 to adult) - Explore La ally means as you learn about and listen Sunday, March 18, “Tales of the
Madre Canyon for signs and sighting of for owls, frogs and perhaps a distant Coyote” (Family) - Volunteer “Cactus
wildlife on this 4 mile round trip hike. coyote. Meet at the Fee Station. (+) Jack” Ryan will discuss American In-
Moderately strenuous, with a 1,040 ft. Friday, March 9, “Million $ View” dian myths and scientific facts about the
elevation gain. Bring patience, a snack, (Adults) - Will Blue Diamond Hill be the coyote and other wildlife on this 4 mile
and binoculars and learn more about Red site of Las Vegas’ next building boom? moderate hike into the Calico Hills. Bring
Rock’s variety of wildlife.(*) Within four years, luxury home-sites a snack. Meet at the Sandstone Quarry
Saturday, March 3, “North Can- may begin to replace the almost 100 year parking lot. (+)
yon (Where’s That?)” (12 to adult) old James Hardy Gypsum Mine adjacent Tuesday, March 20, “Spring is in
- Volunteer Vera Vann will take you up to the Conservation Area. On this 3 mile, the Air” (10 to adult) - Search for early
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