Page 2 - Spring 2014 magazine

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.

This issue of “the Rock” is dedicated to the volun- recipient is a volunteer who enthusiastically donates
teers and partners who help preserve and conserve time and talent to preserve and improve this special
some of our most precious places. It also com- place. We also hope you appreciate the articles on
memorates the start of the yearlong celebration of the continuing efforts involved in maintaining Red
th
the 30 anniversary of the creation of Friends of Rock Canyon – graffiti removal and trails repair
Red Rock Canyon. work are an integral part of what we do. On the

lighter side, the interview with a burro could open
Thirty years ago, a group of dedicated individuals the possibilities of adopting one of these wise and
became the nucleus for what would become the wily creatures for your very own.
role model for future Friends groups across the na-

tion. Friends of Red Rock Canyon was created to Red Rock Canyon is often referred to as “The Jewel
train and provide volunteers who would care for in the Bureau of Land Management’s Crown.” This
this land as if it was their own. The group evolved jewel has been lovingly polished and maintained by
from one that simply provided volunteers into an the thousands of volunteers, Bureau of Land Man-
organization that provides not only volunteers but agement employees and partners who care.
also substantial financial assistance and a strong
voice advocating for preserving, protecting and Thank you for being an important part of our history.

maintaining Red Rock Canyon. Thank you, as well, for being a critical part of our
future.
We hope you enjoy reading about the accomplish-
ments of the award winners at this year’s Volun- It’s all because of you.
teer Appreciation and Awards Banquet. Each
The volunteer staff of the Rock magazine

Behind the scenes
The painting, right,
was used as the back-
ground image for the
“Interview with Jack-
son” article on page 6.
Rob Tuvell, creative
editor and illustrator
for the Rock, crafted
this portrait after
reading Jackson’s
responses to our inter-
view questions.

We hope you enjoy this
painting as much as we do. Jackson the Red Rock Burro
Photo by Sue Kolar Original acrylic painting © Rob Tuvell