Friends of Red Rock Canyon

Do you love to hike... but not when it's 100 degrees? Join a Bureau of Land Management ranger for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Sunrise Hikes every Sunday in September, 6:00 to 8:00 am!

September's Sunrise Hikes will alternate between the Red Spring-Ash Creek Trails and the First Creek Canyon Trail, both considered moderate hikes. Active beginners are welcome.

Interpretive programs at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are a free public service, but signup for Sunrise Hikes is required at redrockcanyonlvprograms.timetap.com. As these programs take place outside the Scenic Drive, no entry fee is required.

Are you a trivia pro? Join the Bureau of Land Management and the Southern Nevada Conservancy this Friday, August 30 for a night of pub-style trivia at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area! This month's categories will be Earth Science, Life Science, Human History, and our special category Pollinators!

Red Rock Trivia takes place at the Red Spring Picnic Area, so no entry fee or advance registration is required. We will start at 6:00 pm and finish by 7:30 pm. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome.

Thank you, Nicole K., Friends Volunteer & Membership Coordinator, and Red Rock Canyon Volunteer, for the beautiful images of the hummingbird enjoying the feeders outside the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center.

New Friends Member Benefit!

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with longtime Blue Diamond business, Cactus Joe's!

Beginning August 31, 2024, Cactus Joe's will offer a 10% discount to all Friends of Red Rock Canyon members.

Not a member yet? Join today!
https://www.friendsredrock.org/member-area/

We are also excited to join Cactus Joe's in announcing the launch of their new nonprofit, Desert Love!
Desert Love is committed to the preservation of native Nevada plant life. For more information, please get in touch with Cactus Joe's Native Plant Specialist, Frank Marino, at [email protected].

Did you know that Friends members have authored a book? Seekers, Saints & Scoundrels is available at Cactus Joe's!
Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery

Thank you, The Raymond Group, Painters Union 159, and Carpenters Union 1977, for generously donating your time and resources to upgrade the Visitor Center at Red Rock Canyon NCA!

City of Las Vegas Councilwoman Allen-Palenske invited Friends of Red Rock Canyon to the city’s access show to highlight our work for the community. Check out the interview on KCLV Ch. 2 or head to the link below!
Francis Allen-Palenske Kclv Channel 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqvsJV80Dwk

Access City Council - Ward 4 Councilwoman Frances Allen - Palenske

Golden Eagle that was rescued at Red Rock Canyon UPDATE!

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/golden-eagle-rescued-at-red-rock-on-path-to-recovery-with-arizona-raptor-center/

Golden Eagle rescued at Red Rock on path to recovery with Arizona Raptor Center A young golden eagle rescued at Red Rock Canyon early last month is recovering, but still weeks away from being released into the wild.

Come on out and volunteer with Friends this September 28th, 2024, for National Public Lands Day. Space is limited. Sign up today!

https://www.neefusa.org/npld/red-rock-canyon-national-conservation-area/red-rock-canyon-nca-together-tomorrow

Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

City of Las Vegas Councilwoman Allen-Palenske invited Friends of Red Rock Canyon to the city’s access show to highlight our work for the community. Check it out starting Aug 15th on KCLV Ch. 2!
Francis Allen-Palenske Kclv Channel 2

Hugo enjoyed a nice treat earlier this week at the Red Rock Canyon NCA Desert Tortoise Habitat. Thank you, Shannon H., desert tortoise habitat volunteer, for sharing this fantastic picture!

Friends of Red Rock Canyon is the nonprofit that supports the volunteer work at Red Rock Canyon. Through membership, we purchase the supplies needed for BLM projects at Red Rock Canyon. We would love to have you join the 300-plus other members! Click here for details: https://www.friendsredrock.org/member-area/

Would you like to volunteer at Red Rock Canyon NCA?
Volunteer Coordinator Ranger Emily will hold a new volunteer orientation this October! If interested, please email [email protected] for more information.

Join us under the stars at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for an unforgettable night of celestial wonder. Just after midnight on Monday, August 12 – 1:00-2:00 am – the Bureau of Land Management invites you to the Late Night Parking Area off Highway 160 for the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower.

Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting to look at the night sky, this event is for you. Bring your blankets or chairs to lounge comfortably as you watch nature's fireworks ignite above. No telescopes or binoculars are needed, but don't forget a red headlamp to preserve everyone's night vision.

Don't miss out on this stellar spectacular! Mark your calendar, gather your friends and family, and get ready for a different kind of Las Vegas nightlife. We hope to see you there!
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

Ranger Drew and the native plant volunteer team worked hard yesterday morning, pulling over 100+ pounds of Russian Thistle around Genes Trail!

Would you like to volunteer at Red Rock Canyon NCA?
Volunteer Coordinator Ranger Emily will hold a new volunteer orientation this October! If interested, please email [email protected] for more information.

Friends of Red Rock Canyon is the nonprofit that supports the volunteer work at Red Rock Canyon. Through membership, we purchase the supplies needed for BLM projects at Red Rock Canyon. We would love to have you join the 300-plus other members! Click here for details: https://www.friendsredrock.org/member-area/

Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

Thank you to our sponsors for sponsoring this year's Tortoise Trot, a family-friendly, untimed 5K! Friends appreciate your support!
Space is limited. Head to the link below and sign up today!

https://www.friendsredrock.org/

REI Howard Hughes Corporation Lifestyle LV Evolution Dog Training Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery Red Rock Running Company Drs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry RAIN Pure Mountain Spring Water

Good morning Red Rock Canyon NCA ☀️

You can now purchase the Friends book Seekers, Saints, and Scoundrels at Cactus Joes! Thank you, Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery, for the support. Friends of Red Rock Canon looks forward to this new partnership.

Enjoy the stunning views of Red Rock Canyon while helping us preserve and protect your beautiful public lands! A 5k-ish trail run/walk starting and finishing at the Visitor Center, the scenic course gives you a 360-degree view of one of Southern Nevada’s most spectacular vistas. Part road, part trail, this event encompasses the Moenkopi loop and will be scenic and fun for the whole family.
The run is not timed and is limited to 300 runners or walkers. Head to the link below, register early, and save your spot for a memorable morning in the canyon!

Participants 5 to 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult for safety. No on-course jogging strollers or dogs are permitted

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

Friends was excited to partner with pumpLifeCPR to offer all Red Rock Canyon NCA volunteers free CPR, AED, and first aid training. Thirty Friends members and Rangers received free CPR eCard certification.

Thank you, pumpLifeCPR instructors Darla and Josh, for volunteering your time and energy to the Red Rock Canyon NCA volunteers!
PumpLife CPR Plus

Have you ever wondered what a ranger actually does? Join the Bureau of Land Management, Southern Nevada Conservancy, and Friends of Red Rock Canyon to learn about the diverse jobs conservation workers do in your community and beyond!

Our World Ranger Day celebration will be a family-friendly event taking place indoors at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will have tables and activities for all ages with partners from across the Las Vegas Valley and a video Q&A session with some of our conservation coworkers outside the United States.

Interpretive programs at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are a free public service, and no reservation is necessary to attend World Ranger Day. As the visitor center is accessed by the Scenic Drive, standard entry fees apply. For a full calendar of interpretive programs and events, visit redrockcanyonlv.org/events. Live animals will be present.
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

Thank you to our sponsors for sponsoring this year's Tortoise Trot, a family-friendly, untimed 5K! Friends appreciate your support!
Space is limited. Head to the link below and sign up today!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun?fbclid=IwAR08DUMgaxLfDzD-fIYdyz8jwF4pfcZXhw5t7P1OhLyRrAjrIKrribauB-8_aem_AaC0eFiQcEk52VA9HD_uVix2Z6Rs24u-5ERbBoRLssbo6Qu9U0ZajXgoJ9CghNa0vY4

RAIN Pure Mountain Spring Water Evolution Dog Training Red Rock Running Company REI Howard Hughes Corporation Lifestyle LVDrs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry

Friends was happy to support Ranger Emily as she guided a new group of volunteers through the BLM Volunteer Orientation!
Welcome to the Red Rock Canyon NCA volunteer team, and thank you for helping Friends preserve and enhance Red Rock Canyon NCA!

If you're interested in volunteering at Red Rock Canyon, the following volunteer orientation is this October; please email [email protected] for more information.


Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

Are you a trivia buff looking for a view? Join the Bureau of Land Management and Southern Nevada Conservancy for Red Rock Trivia!

Red Rock Trivia will start next Friday, July 26, at 6:00 pm. Navigate to the Red Spring Picnic Area, where we will met you under the shaded pavilion. Please do not navigate to the visitor center, as this will take you to the wrong place!

As usual, there will be four categories focusing on Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and related topics: Earth Science, Life Science, Human History, and this month's special category, World Ranger Day. Study up on rangers around the world and the conservation work they do!

Interpretive programs at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are a free public service, and no reservation is necessary to attend Red Rock Trivia. As this program is outside the Scenic Drive, no entry fee is necessary to attend. Please bring water, and you may want to bring a folding chair in case tables fill up. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome.

A little summer rain at Red Rock Canyon NCA

Calling all frogs and froglets! Join an interpretive naturalist at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area this Saturday for a morning of story time, crafts, and games for families with children ages four to six. This month, the our frogs and froglets will be leaning about spiders!

Frogs and Froglets requires signup (frogs-and-froglets1.timetap.com), with information about where to meet and what to bring available in your confirmation e-mail. Interpretive programs at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are a free public service open to all. However, normal Scenic Drive entry fees apply. For more information, visit:

Fees and general information: www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/nevada/red-rock-canyon
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

Thank you to our sponsors for sponsoring this year's Tortoise Trot, a family-friendly, untimed 5K! Friends appreciate your support!
Space is limited. Head to the link below and sign up today!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun?fbclid=IwAR08DUMgaxLfDzD-fIYdyz8jwF4pfcZXhw5t7P1OhLyRrAjrIKrribauB-8_aem_AaC0eFiQcEk52VA9HD_uVix2Z6Rs24u-5ERbBoRLssbo6Qu9U0ZajXgoJ9CghNa0vY4

Howard Hughes Corporation Evolution Dog Training REI Red Rock Running Company RAIN Pure Mountain Spring Water Lifestyle LV

Once again Red Rock Canyon NCA is the LV Weekly: Readers Choice for Best Outdoor Escape in Las Vegas!

https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2024/jun/27/best-outdoor-escape-red-rock-canyon/
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon Once again, Red Rock Canyon takes the cake as the best place to immerse in nature.