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o provide quality programs, we limit the ○ ○ Sat. 1, 15 & 29, “Strolling in the Canyon” ○ Vera and hike the White Rock loop with a side
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number of participants. Program times ○ - A nice, easy walk in the Canyon. Explore, chat ○ trip to the La Madre Spring; Mod-Stren,
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Tvary. Please call 515-5367 between 8:30 ○ and have fun learning some of the Canyon’s ○ 7.5 mi. (+)
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a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times and reservations. If ○ secrets as we travel into her ancient past; Easy, ○ Sun. 9 & Sat. 22, “Map & Compass”
unable to attend a program, your cancellation ○ 1 mi. (*) ○ (Ages 8-12) - Bring the family and join Ranger
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is appreciated. Unless otherwise indicated, ○ Mon. 3, “Keystone Thrust +” - See the ○ Kate for a basic program on how to read a to-
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all programs meet at the Visitor Center front ○ ○ thrust fault up close and discover a wash trail ○ pographic map and compass. (#)
door. Parents must accompany children on all ○ off the beaten track; Mod., 3 mi. (*) ○ Sun. 9, “Around and About the Thrust”
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programs. You may access hike ○ Wed. 5 & 19, “Moenkopi Morning” - Join ○ - We’ll give a nod to the Keystone Thrust, climb
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information on the RRCIA website at ○ Janis and hike along this wonderful trail that has ○ Stripper’s Trail (and explain the name), circle
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www.redrockcanyonlv.org. Please Note: the ○ fantastic views and a peaceful breeze; Easy, ○ around the thrust via ridges and washes, and
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Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All ○ 2 mi. (*) ○ end by viewing petroglyphs in the Calico Hills;
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entry or recreation fees apply. ○ Thurs. 6, “Scrub Oaks” - Discover a day ○ ○ Mod., 5 mi. (+)
Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rang- ○ ○ in the life of an oak and do some basic rock ○ ○ Mon. 10, “Walk on Water” - Learn about
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ers (#), and volunteers (+). ○ scrambling; Mod., 3 mi. (*) ○ Nevada’s state mammal, the bighorn sheep,
Fri. 7, “Hike Leader’s Choice” - 3 in 1:
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KIDS PROGRAMS ○ Arnight, Dale’s and SMYC. Hike along the es- Mod., 3 mi. (*)
Desert Babies - A program for 3 and 4 year ○ ○ carpment traversing varied elevation and ○ ○ Wed. 12 & 26, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing, 10-
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old’s. (#) ○ enjoying awesome views; Mod-Stren., 6 mi.(*) ○ ○ 11 a.m.) - Desert Tortoise talks at the Visitor
Tues. 4 & 18; Wed. 12 - Stories, activities, ○ ○ Fri. 7 & 21, “Birding with a Ranger” - ○ Center. Learn about this unusual creature and
crafts, snack, and lots of fun. Space is limited, ○ Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating its amazing adaptation to
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call early! ○ excursion into the world of bird the Mojave Desert. (*)
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Coyote Kids (All ages - Ongoing, 11 ○ watching. Brave the ornithologi- Thurs. 13, “Cat of
a.m.-1 p.m.) (*) cal primeval world and observe One Color” - Explore the
the real life of birds; Easy. (#) White Rock Loop and ex-
Sun. 2 & 30, - Fun interactive environmen- ○
Sat. 8, “An Evening Under perience the mountain
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tal learning and crafts related to Red Rock at ○
○ the Stars” - The Las Vegas As- lion’s habitat first
the Visitor Center.
○ tronomical Society will present a hand. (*)
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Red Rock Day Camp - Come to the out-
door classroom at Red Rock Canyon. (*) ○ ○ slide show and share their tele- Fri. 14, “Three
○ scopes to view the night sky. No Falls” (ages 12+) - Hike
Fri. 14, - Kids will hike to the White Rock ○
○ sign-up required. Starts promptly up the Rocky Gap Road,
guzzler to observe Nature’s amazing aquatic ○
life. A half-mile, easy. ○ at 6 p.m.. Gates close at and trek up a hidden
6:30 p.m. (#; +) wash with a beautiful
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Fri. 28, - ABC Hike in Red Springs. ○
○ Sun. 9 & 23, “Pace it spring and discover how
The Nature Club (Ages 7-14) - Join our ○
○ Slow”- Hmm, think you’re not in the landscape changes
naturalist on new and exciting expeditions! Over ○ shape?? OR, maybe just the ol’ with just a few hundred
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the course of five (every other) Saturdays, we
joints need to take it a bit easier? Come on, it’s ○ feet of elevation gain; Mod., 4 mi. (*)
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will explore the worlds of environmentalism, ge- ○ ○ okay!! We’re going to Pace it Slow! (*) ○ ○ Fri. 14 & 28, “Watch’n Wildlife” - Follow
ology, archeology, biology, and paleontology. ○ ○
Sun. 9 & Sun. 30, “Creative Canyon ○ that intrepid path walker, Ranger Jim, as he
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COME ROCK WITH US! Receive a Jr. Natural- ○
Series: Big Sky Yoga and Walking Program” ○ hunts for the critters of Red Rock; Mod., 4 mi. (#)
ist certificate. Space is limited. (*) ○ ○ - Join certified yoga teacher Melanie Paulk ○ ○ Sun. 16, “The Nature Detectives” - What
Sat. 8, “Getting Started” ○ ○ Abderrahman for Gentle Yoga combined with ○ ○ may lurk where you would least expect it? What
Sat. 22, “Desert Biology” ○ walking the trails at Calico Basin. Breath aware- ○ lies hidden in our amazing living desert? Bring
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ness exercises, developmental warm-ups; ○ the family and explore, search and discover
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FAMILY PROGRAMS ○ learn to be present in the moment, experience ○ secrets! Easy, 2 mi. (#)
Tuesdays all month: “Cactus Jack” Ryan ○ ○ meditation in movement—a special spiritual Mon. 17, “Flower Power” - A desert wild
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(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. Programs ○ experience. Bring a journal notebook. Space is ○ flower is more than just a pretty face. Explore
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on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock ○ limited. (*) ○ ○ Pine Creek and learn about some interesting
Canyon. (+) Sun. 9, “White Rock & La Madre” - Join ○ ○ adaptations; Easy, 3 mi. (*)
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