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SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit FAMILY PROGRAMS on the geology of Southern Nevada. Ongo-
the number of participants. Program Tues. 2, “Night Wings” - Join Ranger Jim ing at the Visitor Center, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. No
Ttimes vary. Please call 702-515-5367 for a power point program as he discusses the sign-up required.
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times owls of Red Rick Canyon and the surrounding Tues. 9 & 16, “Tort Talks” - Join Janis
and reservations. If unable to attend a areas. Who is here at night? What are they look- for some interesting facts about Nevada’s state
program, your cancellation is appreciated. ing for? Ongoing at the Visitor Center, 1:00 - 4:00 reptile, the desert tortoise. Ongoing at the Visitor
Parents must accompany children on all pm. No sign-up required. Center, 9:30 - 11:30 am. No sign-up required.
programs. Please note: the Conservation Fri. 5, 19 & 26, “Red Rock Up Close” - Thurs. 11 & 25, “Canyon Clean-up” - Join
Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or Take a close look at the flora, fauna or geology Janis and help make Red Rock a cleaner canyon
by pitching in and picking up trash! Easy.
recreation fees apply. of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert
with Carleton and Carol during this presentation Thurs. 11, “First Creek Moonrise” (Ages
at the Visitor Center. Ongoing 9:30 - 11:30 am. 15 and up) - With the moon rising behind us, join
KIDS PROGRAMS Aaron as we search for water in First Creek. On
Fri. 5, “Tort for Tots” - Come to Red Rock No sign-up required. the way back, we will stop at a waterfall for a bit.
Sat. 6, “Bats in Our Belfry: Outdoor Ad-
Canyon with your 2-6 year olds for a fun and venture” (Ages 12 and up) - Join Ranger Jim on Moderate, 2-3 miles.
interactive program with Missy about the desert an outdoor adventure into the world of bats. We Sat. 13, “Wildlife Walk” - The best time
tortoise. Children will learn interesting facts, do will start out with a short power point program at to see the activity in the desert is at hand. Join
hands-on activities and discover how amazing the Visitor Center, then drive out to Red Spring Ranger Jim on a dusk exploration to La Madre
Nevada’s state reptile really is! Limited space. for an evening with the bats. Easy, 1/2 mile. Spring as the real activity begins. Moderate, 3
Sat. 6, “Let’s Go Green Together” - Come miles. Limited space.
to Red Rock Canyon with your 2-6 year olds for Sat. 13, “Astronomy Program: Howling at
a fun and interactive program about the impor- the Moon” - The Las Vegas Astronomical Society
tance of recycling with Missy. Children will learn will present a special power point program and
different simple ways to save our planet with have member telescopes to view objects in our
hands-on activities, a craft and so much more! night sky; 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Gate will close at
Let’s become earth friendly. Limited space. 7:00 pm. No sign up required.
Sat. 13, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-5) - Kids Sun. 14, “North Fork of Pine Creek” - Join
love to hear about what animals eat-especially George on this hike from the Pine Creek parking
when it’s other animals! We’ll learn about lot to the North fork of Pine Creek, then boulder
and scramble up Fern Canyon to the waterfall.
predator vs. prey and what animals do to protect Strenuous, 6 miles.
themselves. Kids will do a game, activities and a Sun. 14, “Twilight Hike - Lake Mead”
craft with Jen. Limited space. - Join Carleton and Carol for an evening hike
Sat. 20, “Jr. Hikers” (Ages 6-12) - Let’s Needles and cones of the Bristlecone along a section of the River Mountain Trail
have some fun learning about some of the preda- system formerly known as the Lake View Trail.
tor vs. prey relationships found in Red Rock. Kids Hopefully, we’ll see some bats and other wildlife
will do activities, a game, a small craft and a hike Sun. 7, “Bristlecone Trail” (upper half) while enjoying the sunset and a nice view of Lake
with Jen. Limited space. Easy, up to 1 mile. - Join Carleton and Carol for this hike through Mead. Moderate, 2-4 miles.
Fri. 26, “Let’s Learn About the Paiutes” ponderosa pines up to Bristlecone pines. We’ll Sun. 14 & 28, “Mountain Bike Madness”
- Come to Red Rock Canyon with your 5-11-year- hike to the ridge and then on to the Bonanza (Ages 10 and up) - This low-key guided ride with
Trail junction before heading back. Moderate,
olds for a fun and interactive program with Missy 5 miles. Jen and John is a great way to try something new
about the history of the Paiutes in Red Rock Mon. 8, “Monday on the Mount”- Let’s or learn the trails. You’re sure to have a great
time! This beginner ride packs in fun and chal-
Canyon. Children will learn interesting facts, take a beautiful walk up Fletcher Canyon with lenges all along the way. Helmets are required.
do a hands-on activity and discover how the Jen. This shady hike is just enough to get your Easy/moderate, 6 miles. Limited space.
Paiutes survived living in the Mojave Desert. heart rate up with an uphill slope and awesome Mon. 15, “Monday on the Mount” -
Limited space. scenery! Easy/moderate, 4 miles. You won’t go all the way to Griffith Peak with
Sun. 28, “Stop, Look, Listen” (Ages 6-16) Tues. 9, “Geology of Southern Nevada” Jen, however, we will get to a saddle that
- Enjoy an easy 1-mile hike with Ranger Kate. We - Where did all these rocks come from? Join overlooks Mt. Charleston and Griffith Peak.
will look and listen to what the desert to tell us. Ranger Jim to get to the bottom of this question Moderate, 4-5 miles.
Limited space. Easy. during a power point program and discussion Tues. 16, “Bats in Our Belfry” - The

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