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JUNE PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit about Red Rock Canyon. limited space. be a great way to start new to the sport or
the number of participants. Program Easy 7/10 mile. dust off an old frame. Helmets are required.
Ttimes vary. Please call 702-515- Sat. 28, “Bats are a Blast!!” - Come Beginner - intermediate.
5367 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. out to Red Rock with your 5-10 year olds Mon. 2, “Monday on the Mount” - As
for times and reservations. If unable to for a fun and interactive program with you head up to Mount Charleston with Jen,
attend a program, your cancellation is Missy discussing bats. Children will learn you’ll be walking on the Bristlecone Trail with
appreciated. Parents must accompany all about the different types of bats in Red great views, Bristlecone pines and Aspen
children on all programs. Please note: the Rock with hands-on activities, a craft and groves. Moderate, 5-6 miles, 600-ft gain.
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. much more! Tues. 3, “Birds of Red Rock” - Ranger
All entry or recreation fees apply. Jim will conduct a power point program about
FAMILY PROGRAMS the birds of Red Rock. If you are interested in
Sun 1, “Saw Mill Trail” - Join Carleton
KIDS PROGRAMS and Carol for a hike through a forest of Juni- helping with the next Christmas Bird Count, this
Fri. 6, “Tots and Torts” - Come out class is a must. Limited space.
to Red Rock with your 2-6 year olds for pers, Pinyon Pines, Cliff Rose and Mountain Wed. 4, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing at the
Mahogany. We’ll also follow an old road to
a fun and interactive program with Missy the top of a ridge for a nice view of Mummy Visitor Center, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.)- Join
about the desert tortoise. Children will learn Janis at Red Rock for some interesting facts
interesting facts, do a hands- about Nevada’s State Rep-
on activity and discover how tile, the Desert Tortoise. No
amazing Nevada’s state sign-up required.
reptile really is! Thurs. 5, “Quick Tour
Sat. 7, “Totally Taran- of Red Rock” - The variety
tulas” - Come to Red Rock of natural and cultural his-
with your 5-10 year olds for tory at Red Rock is unique
a fun and interactive program to Southern Nevada. For a
about tarantulas with Missy. quick orientation, this hike with
Children will learn interest- Kathy to Lost Spring is for you.
ing facts, engage in a craft Easy/mod., 1.5 miles.
and discover how amazing Sat. 7, “Birding with
tarantulas are! the Ranger” - Join Ranger
Sat. 14, “Jr. Natural- Jim on a fascinating ex-
ists” - Just their size! Bring cursion into the world of
your 2-5 year olds out to bird watching while braving
Red Rock for a fun program A hungry Mojave Max enjoys breakfast. the ornithological primeval
about some of Red Rock’s world of nature, and ob-
amazing plant life. Kids will get the chance Mountain and the Sheep mountains. Mod., serve the real life of birds. Mod., 3 miles.
3.3 miles.
to see some animals up close, enjoy a short Sun. 1, “Poetry Workshop” - If you Sat. 7, “Astronomy Program-Simple
hike, play interactive learning games and write poetry or would like to, please join Astrophotography” - Join the Las Vegas
complete a craft to take home! Susanne and be inspired by the beauty of Astronomical Society to see the real stars of
Sat. 21, “Jr. Hikers Club” (Ages 6-12) Red Rock. She will talk about the creative Las Vegas. Our distance from the Strip and
- Let’s journey through time with Jen and process to get you started. our clear sky give everyone an opportunity to
take a look at what Red Rock used to be, Sun. 1 & 15, “Mountain Bike Mad- see into the past. 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Gate will
what it is and what it may become. Kids will ness” – No experience is necessary for this close at 8:00 PM. No sign-up required.
partake in hands-on activities, exploration, introductory mountain bike ride starting at Sat. 7, Fri. 20 & 27, “Red Rock Up
interactive games and a fun project to learn the Late Night parking lot. The 6-miler will Close” - Take a close look at the flora,
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