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o provide quality programs, we ○ ○ Fri. 4 & 18, “Watch’n Wildlife” - Follow ○ ○ Fri. 11 & 25, “Birding with a Ranger” -
limit the number of participants. ○ that intrepid path walker, Ranger Jim, as he ○ A fascinating excursion into the real life of
T Program times vary. Please call 515- ○ ○ hunts for the critters of Red Rock Canyon; ○ ○ birds; Easy. (#)
5367 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times ○ Mod., 4 mi. (#) ○ ○ Fri. 11, “Juniper and Pinyon” - Trek
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and reservations. If unable to attend a pro- ○ ○ Sat. 5, “An Evening Under the Stars” - ○ through this inter-mountain trail and learn
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gram, your cancellation is appreciated. Unless ○ The Las Vegas Astronomical Society will ○ about two very hardy gymnosperms, all while
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otherwise indicated, all programs meet at the ○ present a slide show and share their tele- ○ enjoying the excellent spring weather; Mod./
Visitor Center front door. Parents must accom- ○ scopes to view the night sky. No sign-up ○ Stren., 6 mi. (*)
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pany children on all programs. You may access ○ required. Starts promptly at 6 p.m.. Gates close ○ ○ Sat. 12 & 26, - “Nature Club” (Every
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hike information on the RRCIA website at ○ at 6:30 p.m. (#, +) ○ other Sat.) - Join the club and become a
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www.redrockcanyonlv.org. Please Note: the ○ ○ Sun. 6, “Strolling in certified naturalist over the course of five Sat-
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All ○ the Canyon” - For the urdays. Join even if you missed a
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entry or recreation fees apply. ○ young at heart and session. Sat. 12, Paleontology.
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Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), Rang- ○ those not up to hiking, Sat. 26, Geology. (*)
ers (#), and volunteers (+). ○ ○ a nice, easy walk in Sat. 12, “Scary
○ the Canyon. Explore, Stories” - Enjoy an awe-
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KIDS PROGRAMS ○ chat and have fun some sunset while a tale
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m Sat. 5, Coyote Kids (Ongoing, all ages) ○ learning some of the is spun that will chill you
- At the Visitor Center for fun interactive envi- ○ ○ Canyon’s secrets as to the bone! Easy/Mod., 3
ronmental learning and crafts related to Red ○ we travel into her an- mi. (*)
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Rock. (*) ○ cient past; Easy, 1 mi. (*) Sat. 12, “The Wild
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m Fri. 11 & 25, Red Rock Day Camp - ○ Mon. 7, “Voy- Ones” ( Noon - 2 p.m.) -
Come to the outdoor classroom at Red Rock ○ ○ age to the Bottom The wild horses of Red
Canyon. Explore the world of desert wildflow- ○ of the Sea” - Hike Rock Canyon have kept a
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ers; Easy. (*) ○ up to and along living cultural heritage for
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m Tues, 15 & 29, Desert Babies - A pro- ○ Fossil Ridge and all to see. Join members
gram for 3 and 4 year old’s. Crafts, stories, ○ ○ discover corals, of the National Wild
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activities, snack, and lots of fun. Space ○ sponges, and Horse Association to
is limited. (*) ○ other animal fos- learn about and see real
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○ sils left by an ancient mustangs. (+)
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FAMILY PROGRAMS ○ sea; Mod., 2 mi. (*) ○ Sun. 13 & 27, “Creative Canyon Series:
Until May 14, “Lichens: Fine Details of ○ ○ Tues. 8, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing, 10:30 ○ ○ Big Sky Yoga and Walking Program” - Join
the Natural Landscape” (Ongoing) - The first ○ - 11:30 a.m.) - Desert Tortoise talks at the ○ ○ certified Yoga teacher Melanie Paulk
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in a series of traveling exhibits; Learn about ○ ○ Visitor Center. Learn about this unusual crea- ○ ○ Abderrahman for Gentle Yoga combined with
the fascinating symbiotic relationship between ○ ○ ture and its amazing adaptation to the Mojave ○ ○ walking the trails at Calico Basin. All experi-
fungi and algae. ○ Desert. (*) ○ ence levels. Bring a notebook . Space
Tuesdays all month, ‘Cactus Jack’ Ryan ○ ○ Wed. 9 & 23, “Moenkopi Morning” - ○ ○ is limited! (*)
Spring into step with Janis as she hikes along
(9 a.m. - noon) - 15-20 min. programs on a ○ ○ this wonderful trail with fantastic views and a ○ ○ Sun. 13 & 27, “Pace it Slow” - Hmm,
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wide variety of topics related to Red Rock ○ peaceful breeze; Easy, 2 mi. (*) ○ ○ think you’re not is shape?? OR, maybe just
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Canyon. (+) ○ Thurs. 10, “SMYC and Back” - Let’s hike ○ the ol’ joints need to take it a bit easier? Come
Wed. 2, “Owls of Red Rock” (Ongoing, ○ this colorful trail to see some great views and ○ on, it’s okay! We’re going to Pace it Slow! (*)
10 a.m. - noon) - Interactive presentation on ○ ○ an area where lots of prickly pear like to grow; ○ ○ Sun. 13, “Knuckle Buster” - (Living His-
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the various owls that live in Red Rock. Dis- ○ Mod. 2.5 mi. (*) ○ ○ tory Program; ongoing, 1 - 3 p.m.) - She
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cover first hand exactly what they eat. (*) ○ Thurs. 10, “For the Birds” - Titmouse, ○ ○ hikes, she climbs, she scrambles. Now you
Thurs. 3, “Lost Creek and Beyond” - ○ scrub jays, and phainopepla are just a few of ○ can watch Meilssa wash clothes on a wash-
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Discover an area that’s full of surprises! the resident birds in Willow Springs. Let’s walk ○ ○ board in a traditional dress. (*)
Waterfalls, petroglyphs, pictographs about, hang out and see how many we can ○ ○ Sun. 13, “Start the Day Off Right” - We
and wildflowers abound; Mod. 3 mi. (*) spot; Easy, 1 mi. (*) ○ are strong, designed to overcome and endure

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