Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, see the remains of a historic homestead on the moderate, three-mile Pine Creek Nature Hike; for ages 12 and older. On Oct. 7, observe the Keystone Thrust Fault on the strenuous, four- to six-mile White Rock Loop Nature and Geology Hike; for ages 10 and older.

Desert National Wildlife Refuge: On Saturday, look for wildlife on the easy, half-mile Corn Creek Spring Walk.

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 Tuesday, view the types of venomous animals found in Red Rock in a tabletop presentation from 11 a.m. to noon at the visitor center. On Wednesday, make jewelry in a workshop for ages 12 and older. All materials will be provided. On Saturday, bring your kids to story time at 11 and 11:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, join other volunteers on National Trails Day and participate in projects to keep our public lands beautiful.

For more information, call 702-515-5367.

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