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Fri. 26, “Grapevine Springs” - Visit nity, who have given countless hours
Tues. 16, “First Creek” - Check out the south side of Red Rock on this 3-4- of service in helping preserve the Red
the last of the wildflowers with Athena on mile hike that will take you through open Rock National Conservation Area.”
this classic Red Rock hike. We’ll trek back desert to springs and a diverse number of He went on to reference their “over
to the base of Mt. Wilson to a year round petroglyphs. Easy/Mod. 13,000 hours of service dedicated to
waterfall. Easy/Mod. 3-4 mi. Sat. 27, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” - area preservation, improvement, and
Wed. 17, “Lost Creek & Beyond” Join Bob during the morning to observe all the
- Enjoy a seasonal waterfall, wild flowers creatures in a surprising setting, and learn the restoration.” Mr. Porter also listed
(hopefully) and some petroglyphs along the history and future of the area. Easy. 1/2 mi. the wide range of tasks performed
Lost Creek and Willow Springs Trail with Sat. 27, “First Creek & Beyond” - Join by Friends of Red Rock Canyon in
Janis. Mod. 3 mi. Peppe for a hike, a scramble and one awesome preserving the area, as well as de-
Thurs. 18, “Tort Talks” – An ongoing Visi- workout as you investigate what lies far behind tails of the couples’ involvement. He
tor Center program, 10–11:30 a.m. about the the First Creek waterfall. Stren. 5-6 mi. noted the Bureau of Land Management
well-adapted life history of Gopherus agassizii. Sun. 28, “Little Circle” - Join Carleton National Volunteer Award and The
No sign-up required. and Carol for a hike that takes you from the President’s Call to Service Award that
Thurs. 18, “La Madre” - This Red Rock Visitor Center past the Fee Booth, to Calico 1 both had previously received for their
hike takes you up an old jeep road to a couple and the Moenkopi Ridge before returning to volunteer contributions.
of old foundations where there may have the starting point. Mod. 3 mi.
been some criminal activity. Venture a little Tues. 30, “Willow Springs Loop”
further to find water where you least expect - Agave roasting pits, rock shelters, and
it. Mod. 3-4 mi. petroglyphs give us a glimpse into Red Rock
Thurs. 18, “Flowers & Pollen” (Ongoing Canyon’s cultural past. We’ll also discuss
at Visitor Center, 9 a.m.-noon.) - Carleton various herbs and medicinal uses of plants.
and Carol will have some of the flowers of the Easy/Mod. 3 mi. Courtesy Mark Rekshynskyj
Mojave Desert on display. A flower and some Tues. 30, “Big Falls/Mary Jane Falls” -
pollen grains will be set up under microscopes See both of the major waterfalls in Kyle Canyon
for close inspection. No sign-up required. with Chris on this 5-mile hike from the regular
Sun. 21, “Griffith Peak via Harris Spring trailhead. Some bouldering and possible snow
Rd” - Join George on an adventurous trip to to negotiate in Big Falls Canyon. Stren.
the 3rd tallest peak in the Spring Mountain Wed. 31, “Flower Power” - Flowers have
Range. From the summit at 11,056’ you can the power to enchant, but their pleasing looks
see 4 states. Stren. 10 mi., 2656’ ascent. are not just for show. Discover the evolution
Sun. 21, “Lost Creek-Willow Springs behind the presentation as you hike the Ar-
Loop” - This hike offers a lot of reward for a night/Knoll loop with Athena. Mod. 3 mi.
modest amount of effort. Join Carleton and
Carol to see a waterfall, 2 springs, 2 petroglyph
areas, pictographs, an agave roasting pit and Pat and Chuck Williams
beautiful scenery. Easy. 1.5 mi. News & Notes, continued from p. 3 with Joanne Schoch
Tues. 23, “Rappelling” - Join the BLM
climbing ranger for a morning of challenge Chuck and Pat Williams Mr. Porter concluded his statement
and adventure. Harness up and find yourself Recognized
hanging 150 feet off the side of a sandstone saying, “I am grateful for the oppor-
cliff, descending with confidence and ease. tunity to honor this couple and their
Wed. 24, “3 in 1” - Start out hiking with n Wednesday, February 1, contributions to the protection of the
Janis on the Moenkopi and connect Calico I to 2006, the Honorable Jon C. environment of the state of Nevada.”
the Fee Booth and back! Mod. 3 mi. OPorter, (R- Nev.), paid tribute A plaque with the full text of
Wed. 24, “ Fletcher Canyon” - Check out to Chuck and Pat Williams for their the statement entered into the Con-
the runoff from the spring melt with Chris as years of outstanding service to Red gressional Record was presented to
you wind your way through the narrows up to Rock Canyon. the Williams’ on April 1 by Porter
Obstacle Rock. Mod. 4 mi. aide Joanne Schoch during the An-
Thurs. 25, “Calico Hills” - Hike with In his statement to the House of nual Spring Fling Event at Red
Athena from the Visitor Center into the Representatives for the Congressional Rock Canyon.
Calico Hills and back again. We’ll look for Record, Mr. Porter said, “I rise today to
wildlife in the different niches that a canyon honor Charles and Patricia Williams,
can provide. Easy/Mod. 3 m. retirees from the Las Vegas commu- News and Notes, continued on page 7

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