Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, join a geologist to discuss the geology, plants and animals encountered on a moderate, 3-mile hike in Oak Creek Canyon to Potato Knoll; for ages 10 and older. On Thursday, join a naturalist for an easy hike to observe some of Red Rock’s wild burros; for ages 15 and older.

For more information or to sign up for hikes, call 702-515-5367.

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 702-823-2355 or visit the club’s website, www.aroundthebendfriends.com.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, stop by a tabletop presentation to learn about the bald eagle and the golden eagle, two majestic birds of prey. On Tuesday, view some of the arachnids, reptiles, birds and mammals found at Red Rock in a tabletop presentation. On Wednesday, create a beaded necklace, bracelet or earrings in a jewelry workshop for ages 12 and older.

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