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o provide quality programs, we limit ○ Thur., 3, Medicinal Plants - On this off- ○ oasis once used by Indians and Mormon set-
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the number of participants. ○ beat trail, discover many native plants the ○ tlers. Lots of desert dwellers, from fox to the
TProgram times vary. Please call 363- ○ ○ American Indians used for food and medicine. ○ ○ great horned owl, in this lush riparian area;
1922 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for times ○ Mod., 4.4 mi. (*) ○ ○ Easy. Rsvp. (*)
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and reservations. If unable to attend a pro- ○ Thur., 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Canyon Crit- ○ Fri., 11, 18, Freaky Friday - An evening
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gram, your cancellation is appreciated. You ○ ters (On-going Visitor Center) - A different ○ under the stars to listen to the sounds of the
may access hike information on the RRCIA ○ ○ critter each week. Oct. highlights the creepy ○ ○ night. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of a desert
website at www.redrockcanyonlv.org. ○ crawlies and the Nevada State symbols. Sepa- ○ evening; Mod., 2 mi. (*)
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Unless otherwise indicated, all programs ○ rate fact from fiction and see how you can help ○ ○ Fri., 11, 18, Birding with a Ranger - A
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meet at the Visitor Center front door. Parents ○ in maintaining the conditions for their survival. (#) ○ ○ fascinating excursion into the world of bird
must accompany children on all programs. ○ ○ Fri., 4, Hike Leaders Choice ○ ○ watching; Easy. Rsvp. (#)
Bring water for all hikes. ○ (Ages 12 +) - The Gateway lies between ○ Sat., 12, The Importance of Water -
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Programs conducted by RRCIA (*), ○ Sandstone Quarry and the Calico Basin. ○ Hike First Creek exploring and observing the
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Rangers (#), and volunteers (+). ○ Candy-striped, polka dotted sandstone, a ○ ○ desert environment with and without the magic
seeping spring, and perhaps bighorn sheep. ○ of water. Mod., 3 mi.(*)
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MOSTLY KIDS ○ Rock scrambling, Mod.-Stren., 6 mi. (*) ○ ○ Sat., 12, Moon Watching & Stargaz-
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Tues., 1, 15, 29, Wed., 9, 30, Desert Ba- ○ Sat., 5, Artist Paint-Out - Sue Fridley ○ ing - Join us for a slide program on the solar
bies (ages 3-4) - Stories, activities, crafts, a ○ ○ from the Water Color Society invites you for a ○ system, then look at the moon and constella-
snack, and lots of fun. Wear a Halloween cos- ○
○ Red Rock Canyon artist tions through telescopes . A
tume 10/30. Rsvp. (#) ○ gathering. Bring your campfire, wind and
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Sat., 5,12, Coyote Kids (Ages 3-12) - ○ medium and render a weather permitting.
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5th: Arts & Crafts - Kids use their natural ○ desert landscape. Art- Rsvp. (#)
talents and imagination to learn about our ○
○ ists of all levels can Sun., 13, Tread
amazing living desert. 12th: Storytelling - ○ share their vision of Lightly - The impact of
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Bring a picnic, hear the story of Stellaluna (the ○ the Canyon and the humansfor every ac-
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bat). Help the kids with a fun craft. (*) ○ desert Southwest; tion there is a reaction.
Fri.,11,25, Red Rock Day Camp ○ - ○ Rsvp. (+) See first hand the im-
Oct. 11: Explore Lost Creek and complete a ○ Sun., 6, 19, 20, portance of treading
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Discovery Workbook. Easy; Oct. 25: Learn the ○ Strolling in the Can- lightly. Cave, Mod., 2
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habits and habitat of the great horned owl; ○ yon - A nice, easy, mi. (*)
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Easy, 1.25 mi. (*) ○ short walk in the can- Mon., 14, Desert
Sun., 13, Nature Detectives (Ages 4- ○ ○ yon. Explore, chat and Art & Journaling -
12) - A hiking adventure to Pine Creek Canyon. ○ have fun learning some of the canyons se- ○ Experience with Martha the beautiful shapes,
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Search, explore, discover our amazing living ○ crets and travel into her ancient past. For those ○ colors, and textures of the desert landscape.
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desert; Easy. (*) ○ not up to the physical challenges of hiking; ○ Bring your sketch pad, pens or pencils and
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FAMILY ○ ○ Easy, 1 mi. Rsvp. (*) ○ journal. Easy, 2 mi. Rsvp. (+)
Tues. all month, Cactus Jack Ryan ○ ○ Mon., 7, Cathedral Rock, Mt. Charles- ○ ○ Mon., 14, Canyon Ecology - The can-
(9 a.m. - noon) will give 15-20 min. programs ○ ton - Aspen, pines, elderberries, and Palmers ○ yons in Red Rock provide shelter, food, water,
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on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock ○ chipmunks. Hike to the rock and enjoy the ○ and cool relief from the desert heat. Explore
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Canyon. (+) ○ scenic view of the valley below; Mod., 800 ft. ○ Ice Box.; Mod.-Stren., 6 mi.
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Wed., 2, 16, 23, 30, Moenkopi Morn- ○ ○ elev. gain. (*) ○ Thur., 17, Exploring Pine Creek - Dis-
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ing - Hike along a wonderful trail with fantastic ○ Tues., 8, Basic Rapelling - Harness ○ cover this lovely trail with its plant diversity and
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views and a peaceful breeze; Easy, 2 mi. Rsvp. (*) ○ up, hook up and drop off the side of Sandstone ○ wonderful history of an on old homestead!
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Thur., 3, Wed., 9, 23, Tort Talks (On- ○ Quarry boulders. No previous experience re- ○ Mod., 3 mi. Rsvp. (*)
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going Visitor Center, 9 a.m.-noon) - Learn ○ quired. Climbing Ranger Jed will teach and ○ ○ Mon., 21, Grapevine Springs - Springs
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about this unusual creature, the Desert Tor- guide you through. Clinic limited to 14. Rsvp. (# *) ○ mean wildlife and cultural sites. Explore the south
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toise and its amazing adaptation to the Mojave Thur., 10, Corn Creek Field Trip - This ○ side of the Conservation Area and see some of
Desert. (*) National Wildlife Refuge contains a desert ○ the best petroglyphs in Red Rock; Mod., 4 mi. (*)
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