OUT THERE

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Wednesday, take an easy 2- to 3-mile hike around the Moenkopi Loop Trail to search for blooms and desert animals. Also on Wednesday, go for a moderate 2-mile hike in the Calico Basin and learn about its geological features; for ages 10 and older.

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people older than 50 interested in hiking and related social activities plans a three- to four-hour moderate hike each Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. To learn more about the group and the meeting place for the hikes, call 228-0773 or visit the club's website, www.aroundthebendfriends.com.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, attend an art class for those 15 and older. No experience necessary, and all supplies are included. On Friday, help clean up a trail in the canyon or help remove invasive plant species from the area. Also on Friday, view a tabletop presentation to learn about the different kinds of rock art throughout Southern Nevada and what many of their symbols mean. Participants can make their own rock art to take home. On Saturday, meet "Mascot Max," a representation of Mojave Max, and learn interesting facts about the state reptile, the desert tortoise. Also on Saturday, kids ages 2 to 7 can attend Animals as Symbols and learn about the symbolic meaning that animals take on in our culture. The class includes stories, games, music and a craft and will be outside, weather permitting. On July 3, the tabletop presentation, Animals of Red Rock, will teach visitors about the creatures that live in the region; 1 to 3 p.m. at the visitors center.

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