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Nevada’s state reptile, the desert tortoise. – Starting from the North Loop Trailhead city heat! We will be looking for a variety of
No sign-up required. off Deer Creek Road, Jen will be traveling plant life and be on the lookout for animals
Thurs. 10, “Summer Book Club to Mummy Springs. On this hike we will that call the Spring Mountains their home.
Discussion” - Join Janis in our book club see the largest Bristlecone in the Spring Moderate; 3 miles.
discussion at Red Rock. Our featured book Mountains, and a year –round spring that Wed. 23, “Red Spring Walk” - Join
is Into the Western Winds, by Mary Barmeyer is frequented by many kinds of wildlife. Janis for an easy walk around the Red Spring
O’Brien. A 10% discount if purchased in Red Mod;/strenuous; 6.5 miles. boardwalk and enjoy this area for its natural
Rock Gift Store. Tues. 15, “Beginner Art Class” (Age beauty! Easy; 1/2 mile.
Fri. 11, “Moenkopi to Fee Booth” 10+) - Ever wanted to try drawing at Red Sat. 26, “Astronomy: Jupiter, King of
- Join Janis for an early, easy hike that con- Rock? Bring yourself and a love for nature the Planets” - The Las Vegas Astronomical
nects the Moenkopi to Calico I and back. as we create Society will pres-
Easy, 1 mile. a masterpiece ent special Pow-
Sat. 12 & 26, “Corn Creek Spring worth showing erPoint program
Walk” – Corn Creek Spring feeds 3 ponds off. This is a “no and have member
at this headquarters of the Desert National pressure,” all telescopes to view
Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird watching fun art class with objects in our night
area and is prime habitat for aquatic and Jen. No experi- sky. Gate will close
land plants and animals. Join Bob during the ence necessary at 8:30 PM. No
morning to observe all these creatures in a and all supplies signup required.
surprising setting, and learn about the history are included. M o n . 2 8 ,
and future of the area. Easy, 1/2 mile. Limited space. “Monday on the
Sat. 12, “Birds of Red Rock” – Ranger T h u r s . Mount” - Join Jen
Jim will conduct a PowerPoint program about 17, “Canyon for a hike at Mount
the birds of Red Rock. If you are interested in Clean-up” - Charleston on the
helping with the next Christmas Bird Count, Spend your morn- Robber’s Roost trail.
this class is a must. Minimum age, 15. ing at Red Rock and help keep our conserva- This hike isn’t very long, so we’ll also travel
Sat. 12, “Bats of Red Rock” – Join tion area clean! Easy. up Old Deer Creek Road. On this hike we
Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into Sat. 19, “Willow Spring/Lost Creek” will see rock caves and spectacular views!
the night world of bats. We will hike down a - Join Bob for this picturesque hike that in- Moderate, 4 miles
short trail and spend the evening at White cludes a waterfall area, permanent springs, Thurs. 31, “Bats in Our Belfry” - Go
Rock Springs watching the bats feed. Easy/ beautiful rock formations, numerous Native batty with Ranger Jim, and learn about
Mod; 1/2 mile. American artifacts and a(slight!) chance the mammal man has tried to emulate.
Sun. 13, “Little Falls” - Join Carleton to see bighorn sheep. Easy/moderate; This 25 minute program will be conducted
and Carol for a hike on Echo Trail to Little 2.5 miles. twice an hour from 1:00PM - 4:30 PM. No
Falls. If the water is running, there are 3 falls Mon. 21, “Monday on the Mount” - signup required.
visible from our destination. Mod; 2 miles. This slot canyon is a leisurely hike with Jen
Mon. 14, “Monday on the Mount” for a cool day on the mount to escape the

News and Notes, continued from p. 4 Help spread the word! speakers for a 15-20 minute presenta-
tion, please contact Gracia Friesma at
he Friends of Red Rock Canyon 254-1975 or gfriesma@earthlink.net.
Community Outreach Commit-
All petition signers have received Ttee is looking for opportunities Please take note:
a letter asking them to purchase the to speak to various organizations about
plate. The plate will be displayed on the Friends group and volunteer oppor- • Congratulations to BLM
the Friend’s website. Additional tunities at Red Rock Canyon NCA. If Ranger Laverne Dickey who
has been promoted to Lead
marketing plans are in the works. you belong to a club or friendly group Red Rock Ranger! A well
—Norman Wolin, Committee Chair. that would like to schedule one of our deserved promotion!
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