Out there
HIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, a moderately strenuous nine-mile hike at Cottonwood Valley. On Wednesday, a moderate five-mile partial loop hike at Grapevine Spring. Also on Wednesday, a moderate 4½-mile hike from Red Springs, around the base of the Calico Hills to Calico II and back. On Friday, a moderate 4½-mile hike around the scenic Potato Knoll.
Around the Bend Friends: This group of people over 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 hike, contact 228-0773 or the club’s website: www. aroundthebendfriends.com.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Red Rock Canyon: On Wednesday, an afternoon tabletop display about the lizards of Southern Nevada at the Visitor Center. On Friday, an interactive table about owls.
Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.