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Updated: Jan. 15, 2012 | 10:05 a.m.
HIKES
Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, watch the documentary "When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth," then go for a moderate, two-mile hike in Pine Creek to look for fossils; for ages 10 and older. On Jan. 22, find the lowest elevation for pinyon pine trees and learn interesting history about the Las Vegas Valley on a moderate, 3.3-mile hike in Pine Creek; for ages 12 and older. Also on Jan. 22, come along for an easy, two-mile hike along the Moenkopi trail; for ages 5 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. 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, learn about the animals of Red Rock in a tabletop exhibit from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the visitor center. On Tuesday, view the types of animals that live in the canyon in a tabletop presentation from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the visitor center. On Saturday, children ages 2 to 6 can learn about birds and their beaks through stories, activities, music and a craft. Also on Saturday, join the book club for its review of the second half of Timothy Egan's "The Big Burn" (the first half was reviewed Nov. 19).
For more information, call (702) 515-5367.
Mount Charleston: Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort will host a ski and snowboard contest at 11 a.m. Saturday. The event is open to men and women of all ages, and registration runs from 9 to 10 a.m. The entry fee is $25, and lift tickets will cost $35. For more information, call (702) 385-2754.
Archaeo-Nevada Society, along with the Bureau of Land Management, seeks volunteers to help with Red Rock Canyon conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.
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