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are harmful and which ones are not. No Red Rock Canyon. layout, construction and maintenance
sign-up required. Mon. 19, “Calico Tanks” – Hike through techniques.
Thurs. 15, “Pine Creek” – Join Janis the striking and colorful Calico Hills with No Tuition! Register online to
on a winter hike through the beautiful area Athena. We’ll see one of Red Rock’s largest ensure a seat.
of Pine Creek to the “homestead and back.” natural water catchments. Mod. 2 mi. If you are not a BLM employee,
Easy-Mod. 2.25 mi. Tues. 20, “Turtlehead Peak and You! register for these classes at https://doi-
Fri. 16, “Hike Leader’s Choice: 3 in – A classic Peppe adventure! Hike your way lern.doi.gov/ and search the catalog
1” – Three trails for the price of one await to better health and increase your well be- under “trails,” select the class title,
you on this hike—Arnight, Dale’s and SMYC ing as you gaze at a spectacular view of the then select Las Vegas. Do not fi ll out
right along the Red Rock Escarpment. Valley. Stren. 7 mi. the payment section on the application.
Mod.-Stren. 7 mi. Tues. 20, “Tort Talks” - (Ongoing, BLM employees should go to www.ntc.
Sat. 17, “Potato Knoll” – Chris will lead 10 – 11 a.m., Visitor Center) – A pro-
you to the top of this hill for great views of gram about the well-adapted life history of blm.gov and click on “DOT Learn is
Red Rock. Mod. 5 mi. Gopherus agassizii. HERE!”.
Sat. 17, “Birding with the Ranger: For assistance in registering,
Henderson Bird Ponds” - Join Ranger Jim contact Catherine Book at 602-
on a fascinating excursion into the world of 906-5550 or catherine_book@blm.
bird watching. We’ll brave the ornithological gov. For information on the class,
primeval world of nature and observe the contact Ann Hill, 602-906-5590
real life of birds. Easy. or ann_hill@blm.gov.
Sat. 17, “Corn Creek Spring Walk”
(Ongoing, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Corn Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Creek VC) – Impromptu walk around the Fri. 23, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Val- Standing Rules
Corn Creek ponds to view and discuss ley of Fire” – Join the Interpretive Staff
plants and wildlife of the area. No sign-up for a road trip to Valley of Fire State Park.
required. Easy. 1 mi. We will hike the trails and will see lots of
Sun 18, “Pine Creek” – Hike to petroglyphs. easy, 3-4 mi. 1. Dues shall be $25.00
the old Wilson homestead with Carleton Sat. 24, “Little Zion” – Peppe will per individual or $35.00 per
and Carol. We’ll discuss its history, look show you this spectacular secret plateau on Joint/Family with membership
at some photos and follow the main trail top of the Red Rock Canyon escarpment. period being from October 1
beyond. Mod. 4 mi. Stay tuned for the New Year Resolution through September 30. Other
Sun. 18, “Explore Calico Hills” Hike! Stren. 5-6 mi. membership approved dues
– George’s favorite scrambling in the Thurs. 29, “Badger Pass” – Explore levels and member benefits
Calico Hills, from Sandstone Quarry by South Cottonwood Valley with Chris on this shall be listed in all application
the arch to the Tanks; then on to Red Cap. multi-use trail with views of Mt. Potosi and information.
Mod to Stren. 3 mi. the Bird Spring Range. Mod. 7 mi.
Sun. 18, “Amazing Desert Greenery” Thurs. 29, “Canyon Clean-up” - Join 2. Members shall not speak
(Ongoing, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Visitor Center) us as we help to improve the landscape from on behalf of FRIENDS or the
– From cacti to pines to flowering plants, things left behind. A feel good program! BLM without prior consent of
learn about Red Rock’s plants. Fri. 30, “Family Fun Hike: Rocks” the President or Community
Sun. 18, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up – We’ll explore Rainbow rocks on the colorful Relations chair.
your mind, body and spirit with a certified SMYC trail on this 3-mi hike geared toward
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yoga instructor. Enjoy a different aspect of 3 -5 graders. Others welcome, too! Easy. 3. FRIENDS shall not act
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as a fund raising agent for
other organizations.
News & Notes, continued from p. 3 the best practices of the trail manage-
ment process (TMP). The TMP is a 4. No reimbursement for any
The training is specifically de- collaborative process that includes expenditure shall be made with-
signed for those who have beginning planning, design layout, construction, out an appropriate receipt.
to intermediate trail management and maintenance, monitoring, crew lead-
leadership responsibilities. ership, interpretation, operations and
The focus for the training is on safety. Field exercises include trail News and Notes, continued on page 7

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