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MARCH PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the this headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife Tues. 4, “Cave Canyon” - Climb to one
number of participants. Program times Refuge, a major bird watching area with prime of the roomy caves located in the canyon with
Tvary. Please call 702-515-5367 between habitat for aquatic and land plants and animals. Chris, then on to a great view point for the city of
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times and reser- Join Bob to observe all these in a surprising Las Vegas. 1200-ft. gain; Mod./Stren. 7 mi.
vations. If unable to attend a program, your setting. Easy, 1/2 mi. Fri. 7, “Juniper Canyon” - Climb up the
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must ac- Sat. 1, “Geology Jumble” - Why are the steepest canyon in the Red Rock Escarpment
company children on all programs. Please note: rocks red? What are Indian marbles? Where is with Chris, looking for climbers on either side.
the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All the Keystone Thrust? Why are there seashells 1600-ft. gain; Stren; 6 mi.
entry or recreation fees apply. in the desert? Bring your questions to this 3-mile Fri. 7, “Power Point- Features and Fun”
hike along the Keystone Thrust trail with Athena. (Visitor Center, 10:00 -11:00 a.m; 11:30 a.m.
KIDS PROGRAMS Easy/Mod. -12:30 p.m.) - Start your hiking day off with a
ZSat. 8, “Jr. Naturalists – Red Rock Sun. 2, “Cave Canyon” - Explore Cave Power Point overview of some of the plant, ani-
Mammals” (Ages 2-5) – Bring the little ones out Canyon with George. Inside the cave, there’s mal and scenic highlights and fun-to-do things
to Red Rock for a fun and interactive program a large cavern and 3 levels to explore. The at Red Rock. No signup required.
about the mammals that live here! Kids will hear trail ends at a dry falls where we’ll scramble Sat. 8, “Plant Wise” - Amaze your family
stories, play a game and make a craft to take up the side of the canyon and explore the cave and friends with your botanical knowledge on
home. Siblings are always welcome. Limited entrance. Bring a flashlight. Mod; 3 mi. this 3-mile hike along the Knoll/Arnight Trails
space. Easy. Sun. 2, “Black Mountain” - Join Carleton with Athena. By learning to recognize just half a
kSat. 15, “Junior Hikers - Mammals vs. and Carol for a hike
Reptiles” (Ages 5-12) – We’ve got mammals! to the top of Black
We’ve got reptiles! But, do you know which is Mountain. This will be
which? Bring the kids out to Red Rock and learn the beginning of the
everything you ever wanted to know about some end of our hikes in the
of our mammals and reptiles! We’ll have stories, Lake Mead area this
games, activities and a craft. Limited space. season. We’ll have
Easy. Less than 1 mi. wonderful views of
FAMILY PROGRAMS Lake Mead, Las
Sat. 1, “Pine Creek” - Let’s look for big- Vegas Valley, the
horn and explore the old homestead with Pat. Spring Mountains
Mod; 3-4 mi. and surrounding area
Sat. 1, “Star Party” (Ongoing at Visitor from the top. We’ll
Center, 6:00-9:00 p.m.) - Join the Las Vegas discuss the volcanic
Astronomical Society to see the real stars of Las history of the moun-
Vegas. Our distance from the strip and our clear tain. Stren; 6 mi.
sky give young and old alike an opportunity to Sun. 2 & 16, Mt. Charleston Herd, Las Vegas, NV
see into the past. Gate will close at 6:30 PM. No “Mountain Bike
sign-up required. Madness” (Ages 10+) - No experience is dozen “indicator” plants, you can estimate your
Sat. 1, 8, 29 & Fri. 21, “Red Rock Up necessary for this introductory mountain bike elevation and more. Easy/Mod.
Close” (Ongoing, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.) - Take a ride starting from the Late Night parking lot Sat. 8, “Wild Horse & Burro” (On-going
close look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red with Jen and John. The 6-miler will be a great at the Visitor Center, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert with way to start new to the sport or dust off an old - Meet and learn about the living legends of the
Carleton and Carol during this presentation at frame. Helmets and proper shoes are required. West and how you can help protect these hardy
the Visitor Center. No sign-up required. Limited space. desert inhabitants. No sign-up required.
Sat. 1, 8, 15 & 29, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune Mon. 3, “Monday at the Rock” - Not a Sun. 9, “White Rock Loop” - Join George
up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, a certi- long hike, but the Willow Springs/Lost Creek on this 6-mile moderate hike that is a “for most
fied yoga instructor, while enjoying the peace Trails are enough of a scramble to satisfy your all” level hike and has breathtaking views around
and serenity of Red Rock. Monday morning hiking needs with Jen. We will White Rock Mountain.
Sat. 1, 15 & 29, “Corn Creek Spring see rock shelters, various cacti, lots of moss and Sun. 9, “Calico Tanks” - Join Carleton and
Walk” - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at great views of Red Rock. Mod; 2 mi. Carol for this popular hike through the Calico
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