Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, discuss the geology, plants and animals encountered on a moderate, three-mile hike to the First Creek Grotto; for ages 10 and older. On Wednesday, explore the wild world of Red Rock on an easy, half-mile hike.

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) 228-0773.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, create a masterpiece in an art class for ages 15 and older. On Thursday, learn about the animals that live in Red Rock in a tabletop exhibit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the visitor center. On Saturday, bring the kids to story time at 11 and 11:30 a.m.

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.