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DECEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit year olds for a fun and interactive program nocturnal primeval world of owls. No
the number of participants. Program with Missy about the importance of recy- sign-up required.
Ttimes vary. Please call 702-515-5367 cling. Children will learn different simple Fri. 5, “Badger Pass & Beyond” -
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times ways to save our planet with hands-on Explore the Bird Spring Range and S. Cot-
and reservations. If unable to attend a activities, a craft and so much more. Let’s tonwood Valley with Chris on this 7-mile hike
program, your cancellation is appreciated. become earth friendly. Limited space. that starts off with the trail to Badger Pass
Parents must accompany children on all Sat. 20, “Calling All Coyotes” - Come and finishes on the Dead horse multi-use
programs. Please note: the Conservation to Red Rock Canyon with your 2-6 year olds trail. Some minor scambling and brush are
Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or for a fun and interactive program with Missy involved. Mod./stren.
recreation fees apply. about coyotes. Children will learn about the Fri. 5, “ Keystone Thrust” (Ages 16+)
coyote with hands-on activities, a craft and - Join Claire and see one of Red Rock’s
YOUTH PROGRAMS so much more. Limited space. more interesting geological features, the
Fri. 5, “Torts for Tots” - Come to Red Fri. 26, “Flying High with the Keystone Thrust. See rock examples where
Rock Canyon with your 2-6 year olds for Birds” - Come to Red Rock Canyon with two different eras collided long ago along a
a fun and interactive program with Missy your 5-10 year olds for a fun and interac- fault line. Mod., 4 mi.
about the desert tortoise. Children will learn tive program with Missy about the birds Fri. 5,19 & 26, “Red Rock Up Close”
interesting facts, do hands-on activities of Red Rock Canyon. Children will learn (Ongoing at the Visitor Center from 9:30
and discover how amazing Nevada’s state interesting facts, participate in an activity to 11:30 a.m.) -Take a close look at the flora,
reptile really is! Limited space. and discover how spectacular birds really fauna or geology of Red Rock and the sur-
Sat. 6, “Desert Smarts” - Come to are! Limited space. rounding Mojave Desert with Carleton and
Red Rock Canyon with your 5-10 Carol. No sign-up required.
year olds for a fun and interac- Sat. 6, “Inscription Hill” (Ages
tive program with Missy about 8+) - Join Bob and see why Inscrip-
desert survival skills. Children tion Hill gets its name and some
will learn different simple survival interesting landscapes/features near
skills with hands-on activities, a the southern escarpment. Along
craft and so much more. Limited the way will be “new” views of the
space. Conservation Area and several per-
Fri. 12, “Slitherin’ Snakes” manent springs where there’s a good
- Come to Red Rock Canyon chance of seeing wildlife, birds and
with your 2-6 year olds for a fun burros. Easy/Mod;, 4.5 mi.
and interactive program with Sat. 6, “Art Class” (Ages 6+) -
Missy about the different types Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat Have you ever wanted to try drawing
of snakes in the Mojave Desert. at Red Rock? This Saturday, bring
Children will learn interesting yourself and a love for nature as
facts, do activities and discover how amaz- FAMILY PROGRAMS you create a masterpiece worth showing
ing snakes really are! Limited space. Mon. 1, “Monday at the Rock” - Hike off! This is a “no pressure,” all fun art class
Sat. 13, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages 2-5) with Jen along the Oak Creek Canyon with Jen. No experience is necessary and all
- Kids will love to come out to Red Rock for trail for a desert overview. Then head up a supplies are included. Limited space.
a fun program with Jen about scorpions. small mountain known as Potato Knoll for Sun. 7 & 21, “Mountain Bike Mad-
Participants will get to learn cool facts, hear a slightly different perspective on Red Rock ness” (Ages 10+) - No experience is
a story and get to complete a special art Canyon. Mod; 4 mi. necessary for this introductory mountain
project. Limited space. Thurs. 4, “Night Wings” (Ongoing bike ride with Jen and John starting from
Fri. 19, “Let’s Go Green Together” - at the Visitor Center, 8:30 a.m.-noon.) the Late Night parking area. Helmets are
Come to Red Rock Canyon with your 5-10 - Come listen to Ranger Jim discuss the required. This 6-miler will be a great way

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