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Calendar of Events

Programs may be subject to change. Outdoor events will be cancelled if raining/inclement weather. Admission to activities is free of charge. Call the Corps office at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 or email Lake Red Rock staff at LakeRedRock@usace.army.mil if you have questions or to confirm program dates, times and locations.

 

2012 Programs and Events

Note:  More progams/activities may be added, so keep checking this website for updated information!

"Kids Outdoors" Free Equipment Checkout Program

January

Sat., Jan. 21

Red Nose Ice Fishing Tournament Postponed to February 18

February 

Sat., Feb. 4
Sat., Feb. 11
Sat., Feb 18
"Red Nose Ice Fishing Tournament" - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Check-in/Registration begins at 9 a.m.) - Roberts Creek - visit the Red Rock Lake Association's website at www.redrocklakeassociation.org for registration and rules (click on "Fishing" button on the homepage)

March

Fri., Mar. 2
Sat., Mar. 3
Bald Eagle Days (general public day) - Click here for Event Flier

April

Sat., Apr. 21
Wildflower Hike - 10:00 a.m. - Meet at North Overlook Picnic Area

May

Fri., May 25
Red Rock's Wildlife - 7:00 p.m. - Whitebreast Campground
Sat., May 26
Outside the Dam Tour - 1:00 p.m. - North Tailwater
Sat., May 26
Red Rock's Wildlife - 3:30 p.m. - Wallashuck playground
Sun., May 27
Pond Exploration - 1:00 p.m. - North Overlook Campground
Mon., May 28
Pond Exploration - 1:00 p.m. - South Tailwater

June

Fri., June 1
Let's Go Froggin' - 9:00 p.m. - North Overlook Campground
Sat., June 2
Pond Exploration - 1:00 p.m. - South Tailwater
Fri., June 8
Let's Go Paddling! - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek
Sat., June 9
Bird Banding Experience - 7:00-10:00 a.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
Sat., June 9
Outside the Dam Tour - 1:00 p.m - North Tailwater
Wed, June 13
Kids' Craft Day - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
Thurs, June 14
Preschool Exploration (Trackin' Trek)- 10:00 a.m. - North Overlook Picnic Area
Fri., June 15
Creatures of the Night Hike - 9:00 p.m. - Whitebreast Campground
Sat., June 16
Geocaching 201 - Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
Sat., June 16
Let's Go Paddling - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek
Tues., June 19
Red Rock Fest - Cordova County Park (more info coming soon)
Thurs., June 21
Junior Rangers (for kids ages 8-10 yrs., pre-registration required - call Corps office at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 for info.) - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fri., June 22
Kayaking Fundamentals I - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  - Roberts Creek - taught by instructors from Canoesport Outfitters - preregistration required, and course fee charged for this class - click here to visit the Canoesport Outfitters website for more information
Fri., June 22
Evening Paddle to Hickory Ridge - 5:15 p.m. - (pre-registration required, must be at least 12 years old to participate, parent/guardian must accompany minors, bring your own kayak or small number of kayaks available for checkout. Call the Corps office at (641) 828-7522 or (641) 628-8690 for more information.
Sat., June 23
Bike Safety Skills - 10:00 a.m. - Howell Station Campground
Sat., June 24
Pond Exploration - 1:00 p.m. - North Overlook Campground
Thurs, June 28 
Survivor: Red Rock (for kids 11-12 yrs, pre-registration required - call Corps office at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 for info.) - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fri., June 29
Creatures of the Night Hike - 9:00 p.m. - Ivans Campground
Sat., June 30
Outside the Dam Tour - 9:00 a.m. - North Tailwater
Sat., June 30
Let's Go Paddling! - 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek (east boat ramp)

July 

Wed., July 4
Let's Go Paddling - 1-3 p.m. - Roberts Creek (east boat ramp)
Fri., July 6
Evening Paddle to Hickory Ridge - 5:15 p.m. - (pre-registration required, must be at least 12 years old to participate, parent/guardian must accompany minors, bring your own kayak or small number of kayaks available for checkout. Call the Corps office at (641) 828-7522 or (641) 628-8690 for more information.
Sat., July 7
Geocaching at Hickory Ridge - 10:00 a.m. - noon - Hickory Ridge Wilderness Campground
Sat. July 7
Let's Go Paddling! - 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek
Wed, July 11
Kids' Craft Day - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
Thurs., July 12
Lets Go Paddling! - 6-8 p.m. - Roberts Creek (east boat ramp)
Fri., July 13
Balloon Fest - more info coming soon!
Sat., July 14
Balloon Fest - more info coming soon!
Sun., July 15
Balloon Fest - more info coming soon1
Wed., July 18
Preschool Exploration (Bug Safari) - South Tailwater
Thurs, July 19
Junior Rangers (for kids ages 8-10 yrs., pre-registration required - call Corps office at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 for info.) - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fri., July 20
Survivor: Red Rock (for kids 11-12 yrs, pre-registration required - call Corps office at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690 for info.) - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sat., July 21
Red Rock's Wildlife - 3:00 p.m. - North Overlook playground
Fri., July 27
Red Rock's Wildlife - 7:00 p.m. - Ivans Campground
Sat., July 28
Pond Exploration - 1:00 p.m. - meet at North Overlook Campround
Sun., July 29
Kayaking Fundamentals I - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  - Roberts Creek - taught by instructors from Canoesport Outfitters - preregistration required, and course fee charged for this class - click here to visit the Canoesport Outfitters website for more information

August

Wed., Aug. 1
Kids' Craft Day - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Red Rock Visitor Center
Fri., Aug. 3
Evening Paddle to Hickory Ridge - 5:15 p.m. - (pre-registration required, must be at least 12 years old to participate, parent/guardian must accompany minors, bring your own kayak or small number of kayaks available for checkout. Call the Corps office at (641) 828-7522 or (641) 628-8690 for more information.
Sat., Aug. 4
Let's Go Paddling! - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek east boat ramp
Thurs., Aug. 9
Preschool Exploration (birdwatching for kids) - North Overlook Picnic Area - 10 a.m.
Sat., Aug. 11
Let's Go Birdwatching! - 8:00 a.m. - North Overlook Campground
Sat., Aug. 11
Let's Go Paddling! - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek east boat ramp
Fri., Aug. 17
Red Rock's Wildlife - 7:00 p.m. -  Howell Station Campground
Sat., Aug. 18
Let's Go Paddling! - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek east boat ramp
Sat., Aug 18
Red Rock's Wildlife - 7:00 p.m. - Whitebreast Campground
Fri., Aug. 24
Creatures of the Night Hike - 9:00 p.m. - Whitebreast Campground
Sat. Aug. 25
Creatures of the Night Hike - 9:00 p.m. - North Overlook Campground
Fri., Aug. 31
Geocaching 101 - 7:00 p.m. - Wallashuck Campground

September

Sat., Sept. 1
Monarch Watch:  Butterfly Tagging - 1:00 p.m. - South Tailwater
Sat., Sept. 1
Let's Go Paddling! - 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Roberts Creek east boat ramp
Sun., Sept. 2
Monarch Watch: Butterfly Tagging - 1:00 p.m. - South Tailwater