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Volunteers Protecting

Red Rock Canyon
Since 1984
The mission of Friends of Red Rock Canyon is the preservation and enrichment of

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and the public lands of southern Nevada.

the Rock Staff
Publishing/Lay-Out — Pat Williams 4
Articles Editor — Sharon Schaaf Welcome New Members Susan Gonzalez
Creative Editor — Robert Tuvell
Photographer — Roger Hembree 5
Sharon’s Slant Sharon Schaaf
Editorial Committee
Cam Camburn 6
Norm Kresge Outdoor Adventures - The Fun Continues Erin J. McDermott
Joe & Mary Labie
Sharon Schaaf 7
Rob & Marilyn Tuvell The Big Bs - Board & Budget Pat Williams

Articles for publication consideration should 8 Tort Talks Chelsea Conlin
be sent to news@friendsredrock.org or
mailed to the Rock 1000 Scenic Loop Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89161. Submissions for the 10
Rock should meet the thematic guidelines Friends of Red Rock Canyon Day Sharon Schaaf
as established by the editorial staff. All
submissions are subject to editing for
subject matter, length and relevance to Red 13
Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The Most Wonderful Time of The Year Erin J. McDermott
the Rock is published three times annually
by Friends of Red Rock Canyon, a 501(c) 14
(3) nonprofit organization, for the benefit Our neighbors - Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Joshua Yelle
of Friends members and supporters.
Publication and mailing costs are subsidized
with limited mission-specific advertising. 16 Take a Hike - Goodsprings Trail
Statements, opinions and points of view Norm Kresge
expressed by writers are their own and may
not reflect those of Friends of Red Rock
Canyon. 18 And now... a word from our Sponsors Pat Williams
Our mission is the preservation and
enhancement of Red Rock Canyon National
Conservation Area. Friends provides
volunteers and funding for projects such 19 Calendar of Events Staff
as environmental education, natural and
cultural resource protection, teacher
workshops, community volunteer work
days, transportation grants for Red Cover - “Branches” by John Harrison
Rock field trips and other services. The
organization receives no federal funds but
is provided with office space and telephone “Hugo and Max Chill Out” - Tuvell’s Toons © by Robert Tuvell
service by the Bureau of Land Management.
The main office for Friends of Red Rock
Canyon is located in the Red Rock Canyon
National Conservation Area Administrative
Building, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas,
NV 89161. he Rock Stars have
Annual individual membership is $25. Board T gone under for the
meetings are held on the second Tuesday winter but they know how to
of each month and general membership
meetings are held three times annually. stay warm!
Time and locations for the meetings may be
obtained by calling (702) 515-5360. Hugo was the last to bundle
up for his winter brumation; he
For more information visit our website
at www.friendsredrock.org or find us on was spotted on November 20
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
when he came out to enjoy a
sprinkling of rain. The rest of
the kids are snuggled in their
burrows and likely won’t be
seen until late February or early
March.
You can read more about
these special creatures and find
out how to volunteer in the
habitat on page 8.

Our board - https://friendsredrock.org/officers/
Staff - https://friendsredrock.org/staff/