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Valley. Stren. 6 mi. is steep and narrow at the summit, where Desert Trumpet
Sat. 16, “Ice Box Canyon” – One of some scrambling will be involved. Hike leader .................................................................
Editor
the best hikes in Red Rock. Join us for a George claims this vantage point offers the Barbara Wolin
scramble into a cool canyon and discover best view of Lee Canyon. Stren. 6 mi.
its natural wonders. Mod. 3 mi. Mon. 25, “Arachnids” (Ongoing, 9 Contributing Writers
Louis C. Kleber
Sun. 17, “Fletcher Peak” – This hike a.m. – noon) – Arachnid, term for animals Jack Ryan
offers a wonderful perspective of Kyle Can- in the class including scorpions, spiders and H. Dan Wray
yon. We’ll pass the “Raintree” on the way to certain other eight-legged invertebrates. Barbara Wolin
Fletcher Peak. Stren. 8 mi. Fossils suggest that arachnids were among Publishers
Thurs. 21, “Charleston Peak” – This is the first to live on land, nearly 400 million Norm Kresge
the highest point in Southern Nevada. Climb years ago. Barbara Wolin
on the south loop and descend on the north Tues. 26, “Canyon Clean-up” - Join Intern
loop. Stren. 17 mi. naturalists Janis and Chris as we help to im- Norman Wolin
Fri. 22, “Midsummer Night’s Nature prove the landscape from things left behind. The Desert Trumpet is published month-
Walk” – Enjoy sunset, twilight and moonrise A feel-good morning program. ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
on this special evening nature walk with Fri. 29, “Hike Leaders Choice: Mt. opinions and points of view expressed by
naturalist Linda. Easy, 1.5 mi. Charleston” – Join us on this easy-going writers are their own and do not necessarily
reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
Sat. 23, “Thermal Twists—Ice Box group hike to view a beautiful slot canyon. articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
Canyon” – Hike to Ice Box Canyon and learn Easy-Mod. 4 mi. each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
how the canyon’s diversity is dependent on Sat. 30, “Calicos” – Explore the colorful interested in becoming part of the Desert
Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
the thermal twists of its rocks. Mod. 3 mi. Aztec Sandstone in the Calico Hills on this forrcnews@cox.net
Sat. 23, “First Nevadans” – Native 2.5-mi hike that reveals surprising natural FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
American Indians, explorers and pioneers features along the way. Mod. organization dedicated solely to the welfare
of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
lived in Red Rock Canyon years before Las Sun. 31, “The Original Bristlecone vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
Vegas became a city (1905). Join this drive- Trail” – Bristlecones are some of the old- and funding for projects including envi-
and-hike journey exploring the rich heritage est livings things on Earth. We’ll be hiking ronmental education, teacher workshops,
remaining to be seen. Hike, 1-2 mi; drive, the original route off of the Bonanza Trail. natural resource protection, cultural resource
monitoring, hike programs and other services.
30 mi. Mod. Stren. 6 mi. Annual individual membership is $25.00.
Sat. 23, “Astronomy” (8 – 11 p.m., Sun. 31, “Thunderheads” – Summer General meetings are held four times a
Visitor Center) – LVAS will have telescopes thunderstorms bring needed rain, towering year; Board meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
and information about astronomy. There will cloud formations, and sometimes, dangerous unless otherwise posted. Messages may
be no further admittance after gates close flash floods. Learn how to enjoy monsoon be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
at 8:30 p.m. season safely on this long-shadow afternoon friendsofredrockcanyon.org
Sun. 24, “South Sister” – South Sister hike to Oak Creek. Mod. 3 mi.

truck. Recycling volunteers will take it
News & Notes, continued from p. 3. shown in brackets. from there. If you have any questions,
Plastic: 1,000 lbs (400 lbs)
signature campaign. please contact me at 702-563-1555
Special thanks also to Senator Dina Aluminum: 200 lbs (150 lbs) or email fjorgensen@aol.com.—Barb
Titus and her staff. They worked diligently Paper: 600 lbs (1,600 lbs) Jorgensen
to both pass this bill and keep the Friends With summer now upon us, the
board informed of their actions. recycling drop-off area is inaccessible, Habitat Help
Thank you Senator Titus, Annette, as the campground is closed until Sep-
Antonio and Norman. You are “Friends” tember 2. We would still like to have Summer volunteers are still
of Red Rock Canyon and we greatly ap- you drop off any recycling material needed for the Tort Habitat. If you
with us, so we have arranged to have
preciate your efforts. —Pat Williams can give a few hours a week to
use of the BLM Ford F250 truck for
Recycling News two weekends—one in July and one in help feed and water our resident
reptiles, call Carol Snyder at
August. The truck will be parked at the 368-2820 or leave a message
Nevada Paper Recycling reported Visitor Center’s Morgan pavilion on at 255-8743.
they picked up the following mate- July 22-23 and August 12-13. All you
rial on May 14 The results from our need to do is bring your items to this
th.
first pickup on January 29 are location and place them in the bed of the News & Notes, continued on p 7
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