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to observe all these creatures in a surprising to the wash in front of the Calico Hills, finishing for Reproduction of Endangered Spe-
setting, and learn about the history and future with the Moenkopi trail. Mod; 3 mi. cies-Zoological Society of San Diego.
of the area. Easy, 1/2 mi. Mon. 26, “Monday on the Mount” - Head BLM Wildlife Biologist Carrie
Sun. 18, “Rain Tree” - This great hike up Trail Canyon with Jen and check out Cave Ronning gave us a tour of the facility,
with George will take you through a Bristlecone Spring. This hike is a nice climb up to great laboratory and tortoise pens. There are
Grove to one of the oldest living things on this views. Mod; 3-4 mi. approximately 1,100
planet, a 3,000-year old tree. Elev. gain 1,500 Tues. 27, “Beginner Art tortoises at the des-
ft; Mod;/Stren. Class” ( Ages 10+) - Have you ert tortoise center at
Sun. 18, “Mountain Bike Madness” ever wanted to try drawing at
(Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary for Red Rock? This Tuesday, bring any given time. Car-
this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen yourself and a love for nature rie was very willing
and John starting from the Late Night parking as you create a masterpiece to answer questions
lot. The 6-miler will be a great way to start new worth showing off! This is a “no and counter misin-
to the sport or dust off an old frame. Helmets and pressure,” all fun art class with formation and mis-
proper shoes are required. Limited space. Hen. No experience necessary taken impressions
Sun. 18, “Evening Walk along Railroad and all supplies are included! about the tortoise
Trail” - Join Carleton and Carol for an evening Limited space. center. The hatch-
hike along the Railroad Trail at Lake Mead. Sat. 31, “Beginning Wa- lings have a protected
We’ll discuss the role of the railroad in the tercolor Class” - Join local area from predators,
construction of Hoover Dam and enjoy the artists Shirley and Martha for a Baby Tortoise enclosure. such as ravens, in a
sunset. Mod; 3 mi. beginning watercolor course. chain-link enclosure.
Mon. 19, “Monday on the Mount” - We No experience required and all supplies will One reason for our trip was to visit
had lots of rain this winter, so head up to Mary be provided. Kids 8 and up are welcome, too! the “girls” that were removed from the
Jane Falls with Hen and hope to see a flower- Limited space.
ing waterfall! Mod; 3.5 mi. Red Rock Tortoise Habitat. They are in a
Wed. 21, “Lost Creek and Willow habitat area together and just like at Red
Spring” - Join Janis on this wonderful, scenic Rock and they are rooming together in
hike to Lost Creek and Willow Spring where we News & Notes, continued from page 2. the same burrow. While we were there,
will see some Petroglyphs and the remains of “Mae” came out for a visit and to have a
an agave roasting pit. Easy/Mod; 3 mi. Desert Tortoise little breakfast. Carrie tells us the girls are
Thurs. 22, “A Quick Tour of Red Rock” Conservation Center doing great and as the weather gets a bit
- The variety of natural and cultural history at warmer, they become a bit more active.
Red Rock is unique to Southern Nevada. If you If you have any questions about
would like a quick orientation hike in Red Rock, by Kate Sorom, BLM Ranger the tortoises or the Desert Tortoise
this hike to Lost Creek with Ranger Kathy is
for you. Easy/Mod.; 1.5 mi. n Saturday, March 29, 2008, I
Sat. 24, “Bats of Red Rock” - Join had the pleasure of escorting
Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into the O14 volunteers on a field trip to
night world of vats. We’ll spend the evening the Desert Tortoise Conservation Cen-
at White Rock Springs sitting on the ground ter. We learned that the tortoise center
waiting for the bats to come for a drink. Easy- was built in 1993 and has been a place
Mod;1/2 mi. for ground breaking research on the
Sat. 24, “Simply Spiders” (Ages 5-12) desert tortoise nation wide. Some of
- Join Missy to learn all about spiders. With the published research used included
hands-on activities, kids will learn what kind Physiology and Behavior of Desert
of spiders are in the Mojave Desert and how Tortoises, conducted by Drexel Uni-
amazing they are. Limited space. versity of Philadelphia, Penn.; Trans- Baby torts warming up to go outside.
Sat. 24, “Features and Fun” (10-11 a.m.
- 11: 30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)- Start your hiking mission of Upper Respiratory Tract Conservation Center, please feel
day off with a PowerPoint overview of a number Disease, conducted by the University free to call Ranger Kate Sorom or
of the plant, animal and scenic highlights and of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.; Nutrition Carrie Ronning at 515-5000. The
fun-to-do things at Red Rock Canyon with Bob. Study, conducted by the National Zoo- trip was very informative and fun. I
No sign-up required. logical Park, Smithsonian Institution, hope to plan another trip in the fall.
Sun. 25, “Moenkopi - Calico Loop” Washington, D.C.; and Reproductive
- Join Carleton and Carol on a hike that takes and Behavioral Endocrinology of Des-
you from the Visitor Center to the fee booth and ert Tortoises, conducted by the Center News & Notes, continued on p. 7
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