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NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the to10-year-olds for a fun and interactive program Tues. 4, “Hollow Rock Peak” - The south-
number of participants. Program times about hummingbirds with Missy. Children will ernmost sandstone peak on the escarpment
Tvary. Please call 702-515-5367 between learn how amazing hummingbirds really are, do across the highway from Mt. Potosi, Hollow Rock
8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times and reser- hands-on activities, a craft and so much more! offers some serious rock scrambling through cuts
vations. If unable to attend a program, your Limited space. on a ridge with Chris. 1,000-ft gain. Stren; 6 miles
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must ac- Limited space.
company children on all programs. Please note: FAMILY PROGRAMS Tues. 4, “Night Wings” (Visitor Center,
the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All Sat. 1, “2 Peaks in 1” (Ages 18+) - Join ongoing every 30 minutes; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
entry or recreation fees apply. Peppe on this hike leaving from the Willow - Listen to Ranger Jim discuss the nocturnal
Springs area going to North Peak by way of primeval world of owls. No sign-up required.

YOUTH PROGRAMS the wash. Then, go on to Bridge Mountain and Fri. 7, “Pine Creek Canyon” - Join Claire
Fri 7, “Torts for Tots” - Come to Red come back via Rocky Gap Road. 15 miles; as we learn about the Wilson family who lived
Rock with your 2-6 year olds for a fun and in- Very Strenuous. in this scenic canyon over seventy years ago.
Sun. 2, “Turtlehead Peak” - According to We’ll watch for bighorn sheep and other wildlife
teractive program about the desert tortoise with George, this is not an easy hike but at the summit, along the ridges overlooking this 3-mile trail.
Missy. Children will learn interesting facts, do you will be treated to a view sweeping across the Easy-to-moderate.
hands-on activities and discover how amazing Red Rock Escarpment to the Las Vegas Valley. Fri. 7, “Geology of Southern Nevada”
Nevada’s state reptile really is. 2,000-ft. gain; Mod./Stren; (Visitor Center, ongoing, every 30 minutes
Limited space. 4 miles. ;1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) - Ranger Jim will present a
Sat. 8, “Jr. Naturalists”
Sun. 2, “La Madre program and discussion on the geology of Red
(Ages 2-5 yrs old) – Kids will Spring” - Join Carleton and Rock Canyon. No sign-up required.
love to come to Red Rock for a Carol on a hike up an old road, Sat. 8, “Fall at First Creek” - (Ages12+)
fun program with Jen about the past a couple of old homestead - Join Pat and look for signs of late Fall.
mountain lions in the Mojave foundations and finally reaching Mod; 3-4 miles
Desert. Participants will get to a nice cool pool. Mod; 4 miles. Sat. 8, & Sun. 9, “Photography Work-
learn cool facts, hear a story Sun. 2, “Corn Creek shop” - Join the Zion Canyon Field Institute
and complete a special art Spring Walk” - Corn Creek for a two-day photography course in Red Rock
project. Limited Space.
Fri. 21,”Geology for Spring feeds three ponds at Canyon, “Photographing the Sandstone Canyons
Kids!” - Come to Red Rock this headquarters of the Desert of the Ancient Aztec Desert.” $175.00 for the
National Wildlife Refuge. It is a weekend, limited to 10 participants. See www.
with your 5 to10-year-olds for major bird watching area and redrockcanyonlv.org for more information.
a fun and interactive program is prime habitat for aquatic Sun. 9, “Brownstone Canyon” - George
about the geology of Red Rock and land plants and animals. loves to explore this area. You’ll hike through a
Canyon with Missy. Children Join Bob during the morning pass, down a wash, up a wash, over some tanks,
will learn how cool geology re- to observe all these creatures down a crack, then back to your cars. Mod./
ally is, do hands-on activities, a in a surprising setting, and Stren; 6 miles.
craft and so much more! Limited space. learn about the history and future of the area.
Sat. 22, “Beautiful Butterflies” – Bring Sun. 9, “Calico Basin” - Join Bob on this
your 2 to 6-year-olds out for a fun, interactive Easy, 1/2 mile. beautiful hike that includes colorful rock forma-
program about the butterflies of Red Rock with Sun. 2, & 16, “Mountain Bike Madness” tions, three springs, Echo Canyon, birds, reptiles,
Missy. Children will learn how beautiful butterflies (Ages 10+) - No experience is necessary for many plants and a good opportunity to hike on a
really are and do a hands-on activity, a craft and this introductory mountain bike ride with Jen and cool, crisp day. Easy-mod; 3 miles.
much more. Limited space. John starting from the Late Night parking area. Mon. 10, “Monday at the Rock” (Ages
Fri. 28, “Bats are a Blast!” - Come to Red The 6-miler will be a great way to start new to 10+) - La Madre Springs is a beautiful hike that
Rock with your 5 to10-year-olds for a fun and the sport or dust off an old frame. Helmets are rewards its hikers with spectacular views, con-
interactive program all about bats with Missy. required! Limited space. tinually flowing spring water and the satisfaction
Children will learn how amazing bats really are, Mon. 3, “Monday at the Rock” (Ages12+) of making it to the top where you’ll find an old
do hands-on activities, a craft and so much more! - Join Jen as she heads down the Pine Creek “cabin” with Jen. Mod; 6 miles.
Limited space. trail, then off to the north side of Mescalito Peak. Tues. 11, “Escarpment Trail (Dale’s Trail)”
Sat. 29, “Humming with the Hum- There is scrambling, but it is worth it to get to Fern - Hike with George along Dale’s Trail, cross Ice
mingbirds” - Come to Red Rock with your 3 Canyon. Moderate, 4 miles. Box Canyon, then on to the Discovery Trail park-

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