Schedule of programs presented by the US Forest Service during the week of July 6, 2009 for Spring Mountains & Mt. Charleston area.
Currently, reservations are not necessary, but if you would like to reserve a space for any activity, please call the Visitor Center at (702) 872-5486.
Monday, July 6th – Exploration with Ricky
Meet Ricky at the Visitor Center at 10 AM: Ricky will take you on a micro hike or help you converse with a tree. These family oriented activities are meant to help kids become more acquainted with the details of nature. (1 hour)
Monday, July 6th – Holiday Hiking – Mack’s Canyon with Tricia
Meet Tricia at the turn-out to Mack’s Canyon at 10 AM: Tricia will take you through Mack’s Canyon to a beautiful overlook while talking about the history of the Forest Service on the mountain. (4 miles)
Wednesday, July 8th – Wednesday Walks with Ricky
Meet Ricky at the Mary Jane Falls Trailhead at 10 AM: Join a naturalist as he takes you on a short walk (a mile or less) and explores in depth the environments we pass through everyday. (1 hour)
Saturday, July 11th – Saturday Strolls with Ricky
Meet Ricky at the Mt. Charleston Lodge parking lot at 10 AM: Start at the Lodge and take a morning stroll With Ricky as he points out the fossils and sculpting forces of Little Falls.
Saturday, July 11th – Sightings at Sawmill
Meet Tricia at the Sawmill Picnic Area at 10 AM: Join Tricia as we look for signs of all the wild life that has used this area in the past and the present.
Saturday, July 11th – Nocturnal Wonders
Meet Ricky at the Visitor Center at 8 pm: Explore the night as though you were a nocturnal animal and learn about which adaptations help you the most.
Sunday, July 12th – Alpine activities
Meet Ricky at Cathedreal Rock Picnic Area at 10 am: Ricky will be exploring the view of the sky from the forest floor.
