Out There

Hikes

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, take a moderate, 3-mile hike along First Creek trail under a nearly full moon and learn about nocturnal animals; for ages 12 and older. On Wednesday, look for animal activities on an easy, 1- to 2-mile early morning hike at Lost Creek; for ages 5 and older. Also on Wednesday, see and discuss the geological features on a moderate, 2-mile evening hike in the Calico Basin; for ages 10 and older.

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people 50 and older who are involved in hiking and related social activities plans several hikes each week of various difficulty levels, including an easy-to-moderate social hike on Saturdays. To learn more about the group and the hikes that are offered call (702) 823-23255 or visit the club's website, www.aroundthebendfriends.com.

Other Programs

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, try painting at Red Rock in an art class for ages 15 and older. Also on Tuesday, the summer series for kids ages 2 to 7 focuses on the importance of water for people, animals and plants. On Wednesday, a tabletop presentation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will educate on the mammals of Red Rock. On Saturday, attend a lecture by geologist Bill Durbin from the State of Nevada Division of Minerals.

Archaeo-Nevada Society, along with the Bureau of Land Management, seeks volunteers to help with Red Rock Canyon conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.