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Spring Mountains Program Schedule for Week 8/10

August 1, 2009 By RRAS Info

Schedule of programs presented by the US Forest Service during the week of August 10, 2009 for Spring Mountains & Mt. Charleston area.

Wednesday, August 12th

  • Wednesday Walks with Ricky! Meet Ricky at the Robber’s Roost Parking Lot at 10 AM and learn the life and lore of the cave.
  • Take a trip from Mexico to Alaska all within Kyle Canyon! Meet Ricky at the Visitor Center at 1 Pm. bird_watching2

Thursday, August 13th

  • Explorations! Meet Ricky at 1 PM at Mary Jane Falls Parking Lot and explore the miraculous details of the meadow.
  • Endemic Expeditions with Ricky! Meet Ricky at the upper Bristlecone Trailhead at 4 PM and learn about the amazing plants that can be found nowhere else in the world!

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Spring Mountains Program Schedule for Week 8/03

July 23, 2009 By RRAS Info

Schedule of programs presented by the US Forest Service during the week of August 3, 2009 for Spring Mountains & Mt. Charleston area.

Monday, August 3rd

  • Explorations With Ricky at 1 PM at Robber’s roost

Wednesday, August 5th

  • Wednesday Walks With Ricky at Upper Bristlecone at 10 AM.
  • Micro-hike in Upper Lee Meadows at 1 PM. What this hike lacks in length, it makes up for in details.
  • What’s with the Weather? Meet Ricky at Upper Lee Meadows at 3 pm.
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Spring Mountains Program Schedule for Week 7/20

July 17, 2009 By RRAS Info

Schedule of programs presented by the US Forest Service during the week of July 20, 2009 for Spring Mountains & Mt. Charleston area.

All Programs, including walks, are all about an hour long. Hikes will vary depending on length. All ages are welcome and encouraged. Children must have an accompanying adult.

Monday, July 20th – Explorations with Ricky
Meet Ricky at the Mary Jane Falls Trailhead at 10 AM .

Wednesday, July 22nd – Wednesday Walks With Ricky
Meet Ricky at the Upper Bristlecone Trailhead at 10 AM.

Wednesday, July 22nd – Microhike to the Meadows
Meet Ricky at the entrance to McWilliams Campground at 1 PM.

Wednesday, July 22nd – Playing in the Meadow
Meet Ricky in Upper Lee Meadows at 3 PM.

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Spring Mountains Program Schedule for Week 7/13

July 12, 2009 By RRAS Info

Schedule of programs presented by the US Forest Service during the week of July 13, 2009 for Spring Mountains & Mt. Charleston area.

Monday, July 13th – Explorations with Ricky
Meet Ricky at 1 0 AM at the Lower Lee Meadows
Ricky will take you on a micro-hike or introduce you to a flower. These activities will take about a half hour and are meant to help you use all of your senses to become more familiar with nature.

Wednesday, July 15th – Wednesday Walks With Ricky
Meet Ricky at 10 AM at the Robber’s Roost Trailhead
Join Ricky for an hour on an interpretive walk of a mile or less as he acquaints you with the rocks and trees.

Saturday, July 18th – Be A Junior Ranger!
Meet Ricky at 10 AM at the Lobby of the Resort on Mount Charleston
Ricky will be teaching kids about the Forest Service through a series of activities that will help them learn about fire, safety, stewardship, and forestry research.

Saturday, JuLy 18th – Bristlecone Trail Hike With Morgan
Meet Morgan at 10 AM at the Upper Bristlecone Trailhead
While you are cooling off on the mountain, join Morgan for a hike through the Bristlecone Pines at the top of Lee Canyon. It is even cooler at that elevation and you can learn about the oldest living things on earth. (7 mile Loop)

Saturday, July 18th – Campfire Stories
Meet Ricky at 7:30 PM at the Host Site at HillTop CampGround
We will share stories of Myths and legends about the mountains and see just how close to the truth they really are.. (1 HR)

Sunday June 28th – Crafty Crafts with Ricky
Meet Ricky at 1 PM at the Lee Guard Station at the entrance to Old Mill Campgrounds.
Learn about nature while tapping into your creative side. See the beauty in the inherent beauty in the area and create something that will allow you to take it home with you.

Currently, reservations are not necessary, but if you would like to reserve a space for any activity, you can call the Visitor Center at (702) 872-5486.

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Spring Mountains Program Schedule for Week 7/6

June 30, 2009 By RRAS Info

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.

** Please note that Fire Restrictions are in effect

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Spring Mountains Program Schedule for Week 6/29

June 28, 2009 By RRAS Info

Schedule of programs presented by the US Forest Service during the week of June 29, 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, June 29th – Explorations with Ricky
Meet at 1 PM at Mary Jane Falls Trailhead:  Ricky will take you on a micro-hike or introduce you to a flower.  These activities will take about a half hour and are meant to help you use all of your senses to become more familiar with nature.

Wednesday, July 1st – Wednesday Walks With Ricky
Meet at 10 AM at the Upper Bristlecone Trailhead:  Join Ricky  for an hour on an interpretive walk of a mile or less as he acquaints you with species found no where else in the world!

Friday, July 3rd – Holiday Hiking – Mummy Springs With Morgan
Meet at 10AM at the North Loop Trailhead:  Start the holiday weekend off with Morgan as she takes you to Mummy Springs.  Along the way is the Raintree, not the oldest or largest tree on the mountains, but perhaps the most photographed. (6 miles)

Saturday, 4th of July – Holiday Hiking – Little Falls Family Hike with Paula
Meet at 10 AM at the Cathedral Rock Trailhead: During this hike we will discuss the water cycle and the importance of water to wildlife.  This hike is geared towards getting children interested in the outdoors.  (1 mile)

Saturday, 4th of July – Be a Junior Ranger!
Meet Ricky at 10 AM in the lobby of the Resort on Mount Charleston:  Ricky will be teaching kids about the Forest Service through a series of activities that will help them learn about fire, safety, stewardship, and research. Meet in the lobby of the Resort on Mount Charleston at 10 AM.

Saturday, 4th of July Evening – Nature’s Fireworks!
Meet at 8:30 PM in the Upper Lee Meadows: Join Ricky to look for patterns in the stars and stripes in the sky.  Learn about the stories that these stars have inspired.

Sunday, July 5th – Holiday Hiking – Trail Canyon with Tricia
Meet at 1o AM at the Trail Canyon Trailhead:  We will travel through aspen, pines, and mahogany before climbing to the top of Cockscomb Ridge to the Junction of the North Loop Trail.  (4 miles)

Sunday, July 5th – Alpine Activities
Meet at 10 AM At the  Lee Guard Station at the Entrance to Old Mill Campground: Rocks Slip and Slide. Mountains crumble and Fall.  Fossils are buried and rediscovered.  Learn about the rock cycle and how are mountains recycle and reinvent themselves.

** Remember there are no fireworks allowed within forest boundaries.

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PIF: Revising Nevada Bird Conservation Plan

April 14, 2009 By Cris Tomlinson

The Nevada Chapter of Partners in Flight (PIF) is revising the Nevada bird conservation plan as it will be 10 years old as of 2009.  Nevada PIF is comprised of multiple agencies, non-profit organizations, and private entities that collaborate in bird conservation planning for Nevada.  The new plan includes all conservation priority bird species of Nevada, and it will be a first in that other bird conservation initiatives, such as the Intermountain West Shorebird Initiative, the Colonial Waterbird Initiative, the Pacific Flyway Team, NDOW’s Upland Game Bird team, and others are working together with Nevada PIF to synthesize all conservation strategies that have been developed by the various teams for both land birds and other bird groups. flam_owl

The plan will focus on providing a ‘cookbook’ of conservation recommendations for birds based on their use of key habitats, for example Joshua tree woodlands, Mojave scrub, or riparian habitats in our Mojave Desert.  This will allow land managers to focus their restoration and conservation efforts on the key habitat types while not always having to worry about which particular species to focus on.  The end result is benefits to a myriad of key birds of concern.  Some southern Nevada species targeted on the PIF list include the burrowing owl, Bell’s vireo, Bendire’s thrasher, black-chinned sparrow, Costa’s hummingbird, flammulated owl (picture below) gilded flicker, Grace’s warbler, yellow-billed cuckoo and southwestern willow flycatcher, as well many shorebirds, waterbirds and waterfowl.

The conservation plan revision will also address the many threats to these species and habitats, from climate change to land development, by providing a threat matrix that will help land managers prioritize their efforts.  If you need any additional information on the bird conservation plan, contact Cris Tomlinson, or Elisabeth Ammon at the Great Basin Bird Observatory.  (Photo by Christy Klinger, NDOW)

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RRAS Field Trips – Back by Popular Demand!

April 13, 2009 By RRAS Info


RRAS field trips resume in April 2009.

Rita, Tracy, and Je Anne have added 3 great field trips to the schedule. All RRAS field trips are FREE and open to the public. Come a few minutes early so we can start on time and bring a sweet treat for your field trip leader. Be sure to call ahead for reservations.

April 9th – Tule Springs/Floyd Lamb City Park with Rita Schlageter

Our most popular field trip! Enjoy a comfortable walk in the park with one of the most experienced leaders we have. Geared toward new or novice birders who want to learn and hone ID skills while looking for waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. Veteran birders will enjoy the day too. Perfect field trip, easy to moderate walking. Call Rita for reservations, 382-3327. Meet in the large parking lot on the right just past the entry kiosk. $6.00 entry fee. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. 8:00am – Noon

May 2nd – Corn Creek with Tracy Kipke

Elevation 3,500 feet. Level dirt paths loop around the three (3) spring fed ponds. Plenty of shade, plenty of birds. Easy walking, about 1 mile. Great for desert birds and migrants. Bring someone new to birding with you to share the experience. Call Tracy for reservations, 869-2235. Meet in the parking lot. Bring lots of water and snacks. 8:00am – 11:00 am

May 12th – Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve with Je Anne Branca

Paved path approximately 3/4 mile long and wheelchair accessible. Level soft surface paths, very little shade, lots of walking. Wear appropriate clothing, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable, sturdy shoes. See all the babies (ducks, coots, moorhens etc). Call Je Anne for reservations, 451-6843. Bring lots of water and snacks. 6:30 am – 9:30 am

June 4th – Mount Charleston with Rita Schlageter

High elevation (7,000 to 8,000 ft) with easy to moderate walking. Excellent trip for beginners or experienced. Call Rita for reservations, 382-3327. Meet at McDonalds on Durango & 95 North. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. **Keep an eye on this one: depending upon interest, we may camp out the night before and do a little Owl spotting. 8:00am – Noon

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