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o provide quality programs, we limit desert tortoise. Children will learn interesting Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into
the number of participants. Program facts, do a hands-on activity and discover the world of reptiles as we brave the herpeto-
Ttimes vary. Please call 702-515-5367 how amazing Nevada’s state reptile really logical primeval world of nature and observe
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times is! Limited space. the real life of snakes, lizards and tortoises.
and reservations. If unable to attend a Sat. 26, “Simply Spiders” - Come 1.25 miles. Mod.
program, your cancellation is appreciated. to Red Rock Canyon with your 5-12-year- Sat. 5, “Features and Fun” - (10:00
Parents must accompany children on all olds for a fun and interactive program with -11:00 a.m., 11:30 AM-12:30 p.m.) - Start
programs. Please note: the Conservation Missy about spiders. Children will learn your hiking day off with a PowerPoint over-
Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or interesting facts, do a hands-on activity and view of a number of the plant, animal and
recreation fees apply. discover how amazing spiders really are! scenic highlights and fun-to-do things at Red
Limited space. Rock Canyon. No sign-up required.
KIDS PROGRAMS Sun. 6 & 20, “Mountain Bike Madness”
Fri. 4 , “Watchin’ Out for Wildfires!” - FAMILY PROGRAMS (Age 10+) - No experience is necessary for
Come to Red Rock with your 5-12-year-olds Thurs. 3, “Lost Creek and Beyond” this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen
for a fun and interactive program with Missy - Join Janis on this hike around Lost Creek and John starting from the Late Night parking
about the impact of wildfires in the Mojave and Willow Spring. We will see what sum- area. The 6-miler will be a great way to start
Desert. Children will learn the dangers of mer feels and looks like in the desert! Easy/ new to the sport or dust off an old frame.
wildfire, do an interactive activity and real- mod; 2.9 miles. Helmets are required.
ize how important it is to prevent wildfires. Fri. 4, “Red Rock Up Sun. 6, “Fletch-
Limited space. Close” - (Ongoing 9:30 er Canyon” - Hike
Sat. 5, “Let’s Go Green Together” - to 11:30 a.m.) - Take a t h r o u g h o p e n
Come to Red Rock with your 2-6-year-olds close look at the flora, stands of pinyon
for a fun and interactive program about the fauna or geology of Red pine, manzanita and
importance of recycling. Children will learn Rock and the surround- mountain mahogany
different simple ways to save our planet with ing Mojave Desert with with Carleton and
Missy with hands-on activities, a craft and Carleton and Carol dur- Carol. We’ll follow
so much more! Let’s become earth friendly! ing this presentation at the spring watching
Limited space. the Visitor Center. No for the abundant
Sat. 12 , “Jr. Naturalists” - Just their sign-up required. plant life and stop at
size - bring your 2-5-year-olds to Red Rock Fri. 4, “Tort Talks” Barrier Rock, where
for a fun program with Jen about some of - (Ongoing program we’ll have a snack
Red Rock’s lizards! Kids will get the chance 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at before heading
to see some animals up close, enjoy a short the Visitor Center and back. 4 miles; Mod.
hike, play interactive learning games and tortoise habitat.) – Join Mon. 7, “Mon-
complete a craft to take home. Easy. Janis for some fun-filled day on the Mount”
Sat. 19 , “Jr. Hikers Club” (Ages facts about Nevada’s - This hike to Cathe-
6-12) - Let’s journey through time and take state reptile, the desert dral Rock with Jan is
a look at what Red Rock used to be, what it tortoise. No sign-up required. a must for anyone interested in great views
is and what it may become. Kids will partake Fri. 4, “Euro-cultural Impacts of Red of the Spring Mountains. This hike is uphill
in hands-on activities with Jen, exploration, Rock Canyon” - Ranger Jim will present
interactive games and a fun project to learn a PowerPoint talk and discussion on the to the “summit,” but well worth the effort. 3
about Red Rock. Limited space. Easy, history of Red Rock. This program will be miles; Mod;
7/10 mile. conducted twice an hour from 12:30 to Wed. 9, & Tues. 22, “Tort Talks” -
Fri. 25, “Torts for Tots” - Come to Red 4:30 p.m. in the Friends’ Room at the Visitor (Ongoing program from 10:00 AM-Noon
Rock with your 2-5-year-olds for a fun and Center. No sign-up required. at the Visitor Center and tortoise habitat)
interactive program with Missy about the Sat. 5, “Reptile Walk About” - Join - Join Janis for some fun-filled facts about

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