Guided Hike and Birds of Prey: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces November programs
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ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy a guided hike through the sage and learn about Nevada birds of prey at the California Trail Interpretive Center.
The Trail Center is presenting a variety of family friendly programs throughout November. The following programs are free and open to everyone:
Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m.: Guided Walk: Hiking the Sagebrush Sea
Join Ranger Erika at the Trail Center for a guided walk through the sage. This desert icon provides an essential ecosystem for over 200 animals and plants. The trail is easy and approximately one mile in length. Bring tennis shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen and a water bottle. Approximately 1 hour.
Nov. 5, 2:00 p.m.: Junior Ranger Program: Coyotes: Elusive, Smart, and a Symbol of the West
The coyote is elusive and intelligent. The charismatic cousin to the wolf possesses a howl that is a symbol of the West. Native American tribes were inspired by it, while ranchers and homeowners can be alarmed by its presence. Join BLM Biologist Beth Wood and learn more about coyotes.
Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m.: All That Glitters is Not Gold: The California Gold Rush and Genocide
Driven by the desire for gold, some California emigrants and settlers sacrificed their sense of moral dignity for something they perceived far more valuable. As a result, they came to commit one of the worst atrocities in American history: the California Indian Genocide.
The program is by Great Basin Institute Research Associate Jens Camp. Camp is a recent American Indian Studies graduate from Arizona State.
Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m.: Junior Ranger Program: Mad Scientists: Water Cycle
How do clouds form? What are the three states of water? Join Ranger Erika to discover these answers through water cycle science experiments.
Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m.: How a Wagon Works
The traditional covered wagon was an indispensable means of transportation along the California Trail. Discover the parts and features of the common covered wagon, and appreciate why this humble wagon has become an enduring symbol of American history and the pioneer spirit. The program is by Nevada Outdoor School Interpreter Tim Burns.
Nov. 19, 2:00 p.m.: Junior Ranger Program: Birds of Prey
Join Joe Doucette, conservation educator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, to meet and learn about birds of prey.
The California Trail Interpretive Center is located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292. The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information about the California Trail Interpretive Center, call (775) 738-1849. Visit the Trail Center online at www.californiatrailcenter.org or https://www.facebook.com/californiatrailinterpretivecenter/.
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