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AUGUST PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit for a fun and interactive program with Missy future of the area. Easy, 1/2mile.
the number of participants. Program about desert survival skills. Children will Sun. 3, “Poetry Workshop” (Ages
Ttimes vary. Please call 702-515-5367 learn different simple survival skills with 14 + ) - If you write poetry or you would like
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times hands-on activities, a craft and so much to, please join Susanne and be inspired by
and reservations. If unable to attend a more! Limited space. the beauty of Red Rock. She will talk about
program, your cancellation is appreciated. Sat. 30, “Totally Tarantulas” - Come the creative process. Come ready to write!
Parents must accompany children on all to Red Rock Canyon with your 5-12-year- Limited space.
programs. Please note: the Conservation olds for a fun and interactive program with Sun. 3 & 24, “Mountain Bike Mad-
Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or Missy about tarantulas. Children will learn ness” (Ages 10+) - No experience is
recreation fees apply. interesting facts, engage in a craft and necessary for this introductory mountain
discover how amazing tarantulas really are! bike ride with Jen and John, starting from
KIDS PROGRAMS Limited space. the Late Night parking area. The 6-miler will
Fri. 1, “Slitherin’Snakes” - Come to be a great way to start new to the sport or
Red Rock with your 2-6-year-olds for a fun, FAMILY PROGRAMS dust off an old frame. Helmets are required.
interactive program with Missy about the dif- Sat. 2, “Geology of Southern Nevada” Limited space
ferent kinds of snakes in the Mojave Desert. - Ranger Jim will present a 25-minute Pow- Sun. 3, “North Loop” - Join Carleton
Children will learn interesting facts, partici- erPoint talk and discussion on the history of and Carol for a hike up North Loop to a
pate in activities and discover how amazing Red Rock Canyon. This program will be con- plateau with gnarled bristlecone trees.
snakes really are! Limited space. 1000’ elevation gain; Moderate,
Sat. 2, “Jr. Naturalists” - Just 4 miles.
their size! Bring your 2-5 year olds Mon. 4, “Monday on the
out to Red Rock for a fun program Mount” - It’s Monday at the
with Jen about some of Red Rock’s Mack this time! Enjoy great
amazing plant life. Kids will get views, watch for unique flora,
the chance to see some animals and best of all, escape the Au-
up close, enjoy a short hike, play gust heat in Las Vegas with Jen
interactive learning games and for a beautiful hike in the Spring
complete a craft to take home! Mountains. Moderate, 4 miles.
Limited space. Sat. 9, “Living Legends
Sat. 9, “Leaping Lizards” - of the West – Wild Horses
Come to Red Rock with your 3-10 & Burros” - Learn about the
year olds for a fun, interactive living legends of the West, and
program with Missy about lizards how you can help protect these
in the Mojave Desert. Children will hardy desert inhabitants. No
learn interesting facts, participate Wild horse at Mount Charleston © Norm Kresge sign-up required.
in activities and discover how cool Sun. 10, “Twilight Hike” -
lizards really are! Limited space. ducted twice an hour, from 1:00 -4:30 p.m. at Join Carol and Carleton for a hike along part
Sat. 23, “Flying High with the Birds” the Visitor Center. No sign-up required. of the River Mountain Trails system in Lake
- Come to Red Rock with your 5-10-year- Sat. 2 & 9, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” - Mead NRA just off Boulder Hwy. We’ll take
olds for a fun and interactive program with Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this a break to watch the sunset and then head
Missy about the birds of Red Rock. Children headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife back. Moderate, 2-4 miles.
will learn interesting facts, participate in an Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and Tues. 12, “Animals in the Desert:”
activity and discover how spectacular birds is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants (On-going at the Visitor Center 10:00-
really are! Limited space. and animals. Join Bob during the morning 11:30 a.m. No sign-up required.) - Join
Fri. 29, “Desert Smarts” - Come to to observe all these creatures in a surpris- Janis for some interesting facts about Red
Red Rock Canyon with your 2-6 year olds ing setting, and learn about the history and Rock’s animals and how they survive living

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