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o provide quality programs, we limit the Sat. 5, 19 & Fri. 25, - “Blue Sky Yoga” 6-mile out-and-back hike. There will be some
number of participants. Program times – Tune up your mind, body and spirit with boulder scrambling for a short distance into the
Tvary. Please call 702-515-5367 between Cheryl, a certified yoga instructor, while enjoy- interior of the canyon. Mod./Stren.
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times and reser- ing the peace and serenity of Red Rock. Tues. 8, “Birds of Red Rock Canyon”
vations. If unable to attend a program, your Sun. 6, “Wetland’s Trail-Lake Mead” – Ranger Jim will conduct a Power Point program
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must – Join Carleton and Carol for a hike that about the birds of Red Rock Canyon. If you are
accompany children on all programs. Please parallels the Las Vegas wash on its journey to interested in helping with the next Christmas Bird
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Lake Mead. We’ll discuss the Las Vegas wash Count, this class is a must. Limited space.
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. system and look for any flowers that may still Thurs. 10, “Bridge Mountain” – Here
be blooming. Easy, 1 mi. is your chance to try Bridge Mountain and be
KIDS PROGRAMS Sun. 6, “Poetry Workshop” - If you guided each step of the way to the top with
Sat. 12, “Jr. Naturalists – Red Rock write poetry or would like to learn, join us for Jen and John! This strenuous hike is not for
Mammals” (Ages 2-5) – Bring the little ones this workshop. The instructor will discuss beginners, but is for those seeking a hiking
out to Red Rock for a fun and interactive pro- the creative process. Come ready to write adventure with great views and scenery. Lim-
gram about the mammals that live here! Kids and be inspired by the beauty of Red Rock! ited space; 5 mi.
will hear stories, play a game and make a craft Minimum age - 14. Thurs. 10 & Wed. 30, “Canyon Clean-up”
to take home. Siblings are always welcome. – Join Janis and help keep Red
Limited space. Easy. Rock beautiful by participating
in an easy, short clean-up on a
FAMILY PROGRAMS trail. Easy.
Thurs. 3, “Spring Book Club” – Our April Sat. 12, “Wildflower Discov-
book is Heart of the Trail by Mary Barmeyer ery III – Fossil Ridge” – This is
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O’Brien. A 10% discount will be given when the 3 in a combined hike and
purchased at the Red Rock Book Store. spring wildflower discovery series
Fri. 4, “Keystone Thrust” – Join Claire to with Bob. This hike features some
see one of the significant geological features of climbing, great views of Red Rock,
Red Rock Canyon. We’ll look at the interesting and a look back into history when
geology of this area as well as the surrounding the oldest rock formations and their
area. Some rock scrambling; Mod; 4 mi. fossils were being formed beneath
Fri. 4, “Turtlehead” – Scramble up the shallow seas. Easy/Mod; 4 mi.
drainage with Chris on the traditional front Sat. 12, “Oak Creek” – Join
route to the peak for excellent views of the Pat on a different way into and
entire surrounding area. Elev. gain 1900 ft. around Oak Creek. We hope to
Strenuous, 5 mi. see signs of spring, the creek,
Sat. 5, “Wildflower Discovery II-Pine birds and maybe other wildlife.
Creek” – This is the 2 in a combined hike Sun. 6, “Bridge Mountain” – Join Mod. 3-4 mi.
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and spring wildflower discovery series with George on this 7-mile adventure that you’ll never Sat. 12, “Birding with the Ranger”
Bob. Enjoy the hike to an old homestead and forget as it’s the best scrambling hike in Red Rock. – Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion
beyond as we look for wildflowers in what From the trailhead to the summit, this hike has it all. into the world of bird watching. We’ll brave the
has been a good year for local precipitation. Very strenuous. ornithological primeval world of nature, and
Easy/Mod; 4 mi. Mon. 7, “Monday at the Rock” – Start observe the real life of birds. Limited space.
Sat. 5, & Fri. 18, 25, - “Red Rock Up your week on the right path with Jen at Red Easy, 1.5 mi.
Close” (Ongoing, 9 - 11:30 a.m.) - Take a Rock. Join us for a hike through the Calico Sat. 12, “Wild Horses and Burros – Liv-
close look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red Hills and see the canyon’s namesake up close! ing Legends of the West” (Ongoing, 10 a.m.
Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert with Easy/Mod; 4 mi. - 1 p.m.) – Meet and learn about the living
Carleton and Carol during this presentation at Tues. 8, “Oak Creek Canyon” – Follow legends of the West and how you can help
the Visitor Center. No sign-up required. the drainage with Chris into the canyon on this protect these hardy desert inhabitants. An au-
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