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Volunteers Protecting
re you puzzled about what to
Ado when freeloaders descend
on you for a fabulous Las Vegas vaca- Canyon. We’re working on the future
tion? We can help with that.
Norm Kresge has provided two great
articles about the Springs Preserve as
well as a super place in Blue Diamond do you wonder about the future of
for some refreshing libations and deli- Red Rock Canyon? The sustainability
cious vittles as well as some pretty
neat people. You can read about his
recommendations on pages 6 and 16. sub-group called The Young Profes-
Wondering what Friends or Red
Rock Canyon have been up to lately? Rock.
Well, we can help with that as well.
Chelsea Conlin shares updates about
the Rock Stars (also known as the
desert tortoises) and Tom Lisby pro-
vides some incredible stats about
trails maintenance in this issue. Read the annual operating budget as well
about the torts on page 8 and the trails as the board of director’s slate of
on page 10.
Do you like to camp? Like as in
nature?? Find out about the recent im-
provements at the Red Rock Canyon
Campground on page 14.
Don’t you just hate graffiti? We do
too. I think you’ll like the new Graf-
fiti Removal Chair – Sue Beauchamp.
Peek into her private life on page 12.
Trust me… You will love her. I know
we do.
Red Rock Canyon
Since 1984
In This Issue 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.
Outdoor Adventures. An incredible
way to connect our youth to Red Rock the Rock Staff
Publishing/Lay-Out — Pat Williams 4 Welcome New Members Susan Gonzalez
Articles Editor — Sharon Schaaf
of the Rock with an inspiring group of Creative Editor — Rob (the Elder)Tuvell
Photographer — Roger Hembree
teens. See more on page 18. 5 20 Years of Wonderful Pat Williams
Editorial Committee
Cam Camburn
Norm Kresge
Finally—and most importantly — Joe & Mary Labie 6 Take a Hike - Las Vegas Springs Preserve Norm Kresge
Glenn Ritt
Sharon Schaaf 8
Rob & Marilyn Tuvell Tort Talks Chelsea Conlin
of the organization and the resource is Articles for publication consideration should 10 Hauling Gravel Tom Lisby
our priority. Friends is creating a new be sent to news@friendsredrock.org or
mailed to the Rock 1000 Scenic Loop Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89161. Submissions for the 12 Preservation - Meet Sue Beauchamp Sharon Schaaf
Rock should meet the thematic guidelines
as established by the editorial staff. All
sionals… we would love to actively submissions are subject to editing for subject
matter, length and relevance to Red Rock
engage a new set of caretakers for the Canyon National Conservation Area. 14 Rock on @ the Campground KC Craven
the Rock is published quarterly by Friends
of Red Rock Canyon, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 16 The Grand Finale for Outdoor Adventures Glenn Ritt
organization, for the benefit of Friends
members and supporters. Publication and
mailing costs are subsidized with limited
mission-specific advertising. Statements,
One more thing — Please SAVE opinions and points of view expressed by 18 An Oasis in the Desert - Cottonwood Station Norm Kresge
writers are their own and may not reflect
THE DATE of Saturday, September those of Friends of Red Rock Canyon.
Our mission is the preservation and
14 for the Friends Annual Election enhancement of Red Rock Canyon National Cover - Sunset st Fossil Ridge by Gareth Pearson
Conservation Area. Friends provides
Meeting. Members will be voting on volunteers and funding for projects such Tort Toons© Rob Tuvell
as environmental education, natural and
cultural resource protection, teacher
workshops, community volunteer work days,
transportation grants for Red Rock field trips
and other services. The organization receives
no federal funds but is provided with office
candidates. Additional details will space and telephone service by the Bureau Species Bias?
of Land Management. The main office for
Friends of Red Rock Canyon is located in the
be e-mailed or snail-mailed Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area This is odd as the
Administrative Building, 1000 Scenic Loop
before mid-August. Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161. Rock Stars are usually
Annual individual membership is $25. Board very sociable to every-
meetings are held on the second Tuesday
of each month and general membership
Thank you! And I hope to see you at meetings are held quarterly. Time and one. Perhaps the ras-
locations for the meetings may be obtained
cally rabbit was caught
the Rock. by calling (702) 515-5360. eating their kale or
For more information visit our website
at www.friendsredrock.org or find us on stealing their kibble.
Pat Williams Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
The Kids are fed ev-
ery Wednesday and Sat-
urday morning through
September so come out
to the Rock for your
dose of cuteness.
Our board - https://friendsredrock.org/officers/
Staff - https://friendsredrock.org/staff/