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Earth Night Star Party

Save Red Rock and Brett Torino Foundation, in partnership with BLM and Dark Sky International host an educational stargazing event in celebration of Earth Day.

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Truck Traffic Alert 

Help Us Protect Red Rock Canyon!  For more than twenty years, Save Red Rock has been a devoted steward of recreational safety in and around Red Rock Canyon NCA. Over the past several months, our advocates have noticed a concerning uptick in commercial truck traffic along Scenic Byway SR-159, which can put hikers and bikers at risk. Have you…

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From Our Founder

Save Red Rock is committed to preserving the sanctity of Public Lands, and of holding development to rural standards that take into account the environmental sensitivity of this space.

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A Letter From Our Founder

Today was a bittersweet day.  We are heartbroken that a developer has chosen to go against public opinion, take $80 million of taxpayers’ money, and move forward with plans for 3500 homes and commercial businesses in Red Rock Canyon.  While we are heartbroken, we are not discouraged. 

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Press Release – LOVELL CANYON CLEAN UP

Hosted by Save Red Rock and presented by the Brett Torino Foundation with support from Centennial Subaru and Whole Foods Market, the event is expected to draw over 150 local volunteers to beautify the area and honor Mother Nature.

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SAVE RED ROCK PARTNERS WITH DRI TO “MAKE IT RAIN” IN RED ROCK CANYON 

Las Vegas, NV (Sept. 1, 2022) — Save Red Rock is partnering with DRI to fund a cloud seeding program which will augment precipitation in the Spring Mountains, helping to replenish the aquifers within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The partnership is working to alleviate some of the devastating effects of drought by stimulating additional snowfall in the winter and rainfall in the summer from naturally-occurring storm clouds…

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SAVE RED ROCK ANNOUNCES PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR RED ROCK LEGACY TRAIL, PHASE ONE APRIL 7 – MAY 9, 2022 

A virtual public meeting will also be held via Zoom, Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m. regarding the multi-use separate from the road paved path.  Media Contacts: Stephanie Forté, 702.596.9866 steph@forteprlv.com Heather Fisher, 702.274.0116, heather@saveredrock.com LAS VEGAS (APRIL 13, 2022) Since 2005, Save Red Rock has worked to safeguard outdoor recreation in the Red Rock…

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PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO SB 183 VOICED DURING SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING INCLUDING CYCLING ADVOCACY GROUPS AND SURVIVORS OF THE DECEMBER 10 TRAGEDY

LAS VEGAS (March 18, 2021) –During the Senate Committee hearing on Wednesday, March 17, cycling advocacy organizations and Nevada residents came out in strong opposition to Senator Hardy’s SB 183. The bill proposal places restrictions on cyclists, including prohibiting persons from riding bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters on a roadway where the speed limit…

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Happy Mother’s Day from Save Red Rock! 🌸🦋

Today we’re celebrating all the amazing moms—human, wild, and Mother Nature herself. 💚 From blooming desert flowers 🌼 to wildlife nurturing their young 🐾,
Red Rock is full of reminders of the beauty and strength of motherhood.

Thank you to all the moms who give so much love and care—you make the world brighter every day. 🌍💐

#HappyMothersDay #SaveRedRock #DesertLove #NatureNurtures #MomsOfTheDesert

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Happy Mother’s Day from Save Red Rock! 🌸🦋 Today we’re celebrating all the amazing moms—human, wild, and Mother Nature herself. 💚 From blooming desert flowers 🌼 to wildlife nurturing their young 🐾, Red Rock is full of reminders of the beauty and strength of motherhood. Thank you to all the moms who give so much love and care—you make the world brighter every day. 🌍💐 #HappyMothersDay #SaveRedRock #DesertLove #NatureNurtures #MomsOfTheDesert

🏕️ Host Opportunity in Red Rock Canyon!

The BLM is now recruiting Campground Hosts for the 2025–2026 season at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area! 🌄📅 When: End of August 2025 – End of May 2026
Who: Single or couple RV/trailer owners (must be fully self-contained) Hours: Up to 32–40 hours/week
Perks Include:
✅ Free full hookup campsite (water, propane, electricity, sewer)
✅ $40/day per volunteer
✅ FREE America the Beautiful annual pass for those who serve 250+ hours!

If you or someone you know would love to spend fall, winter, and spring living and giving back in one of Nevada’s most iconic places, apply here 👉 https://shorturl.at/7z4X0
Help us spread the word! 🌞🌵 #SaveRedRock #RedRockCanyon #WorkOutdoors #PublicLands #CampgroundHost #RedRockNCA #BLMHost

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🏕️ Host Opportunity in Red Rock Canyon! The BLM is now recruiting Campground Hosts for the 2025–2026 season at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area! 🌄📅 When: End of August 2025 – End of May 2026 Who: Single or couple RV/trailer owners (must be fully self-contained) Hours: Up to 32–40 hours/week Perks Include: ✅ Free full hookup campsite (water, propane, electricity, sewer) ✅ $40/day per volunteer ✅ FREE America the Beautiful annual pass for those who serve 250+ hours! If you or someone you know would love to spend fall, winter, and spring living and giving back in one of Nevada’s most iconic places, apply here 👉 https://shorturl.at/7z4X0 Help us spread the word! 🌞🌵 #SaveRedRock #RedRockCanyon #WorkOutdoors #PublicLands #CampgroundHost #RedRockNCA #BLMHost

At our recent Save Red Rock Star Party, we were honored to have a member of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society share his handmade telescope — and it was a showstopper! 🌌👀

Crafted with care and passion, this one-of-a-kind scope gave guests a breathtaking view of the night sky and reminded us just how powerful community and curiosity can be.

Our Star Party was a beautiful celebration of nature, community, and the wonders of the night sky. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made it magical! ✨🔭

📅 Missed it? Don’t worry — our next Star Party is happening on June 22nd!
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing all the details as the date gets closer. You won’t want to miss it. 🌄🌙

#SaveRedRock #StarParty #RedRockNights #DarkSkyPreserve #RedRockStrong #StargazingTogether

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At our recent Save Red Rock Star Party, we were honored to have a member of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society share his handmade telescope — and it was a showstopper! 🌌👀 Crafted with care and passion, this one-of-a-kind scope gave guests a breathtaking view of the night sky and reminded us just how powerful community and curiosity can be. Our Star Party was a beautiful celebration of nature, community, and the wonders of the night sky. Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made it magical! ✨🔭 📅 Missed it? Don’t worry — our next Star Party is happening on June 22nd! Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing all the details as the date gets closer. You won’t want to miss it. 🌄🌙 #SaveRedRock #StarParty #RedRockNights #DarkSkyPreserve #RedRockStrong #StargazingTogether

CALLING ALL RED ROCK PROTECTORS! 🚨

We’ve collected a ton of amazing supplies — now we need help on Saturday, May 17 from 10 am - 2 pm delivering them to Savers for our fundraiser! 💪

Save Red Rock is looking for volunteers — preferrably with large vehicles or trucks — to assist with transporting and organizing donated items. Whether you can drive a load or lend a hand loading and unloading, every bit helps protect this beautiful place we all love. 🌄❤️

✉️ To volunteer, email info@saveredrock.com

Stand with us. Help us move the mission forward — literally.
#SaveRedRock #VolunteerForRedRock #ProtectRedRock #RedRockStrong #TakeAction

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CALLING ALL RED ROCK PROTECTORS! 🚨 We’ve collected a ton of amazing supplies — now we need help on Saturday, May 17 from 10 am - 2 pm delivering them to Savers for our fundraiser! 💪 Save Red Rock is looking for volunteers — preferrably with large vehicles or trucks — to assist with transporting and organizing donated items. Whether you can drive a load or lend a hand loading and unloading, every bit helps protect this beautiful place we all love. 🌄❤️ ✉️ To volunteer, email info@saveredrock.com Stand with us. Help us move the mission forward — literally. #SaveRedRock #VolunteerForRedRock #ProtectRedRock #RedRockStrong #TakeAction

Help Protect Red Rock Canyon – Donate & Make a Difference!

Do your part to reduce waste and support the conservation of Red Rock Canyon by donating your gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes today!

Thanks to our partners at @LasVegasCyclery and @ClimbRefuge, dropping off your donations is easier than ever.

Drop-Off Locations:
📍 Las Vegas Cyclery – 10575 Discovery Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135
📍 The Refuge Climbing Gym – 6283 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Your donations go directly toward keeping our public lands clean, beautiful, and protected.

Want to do even more? Become a Save Red Rock Ambassador and help lead the charge for environmental action. Visit our website to sign up.

Let’s keep Red Rock wild and thriving—one donation at a time.

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your Red Rock adventures!

#SaveRedRock #RecycleForACause #SustainableVegas #ProtectRedRock #NevadaOutdoors #RedRockCanyon #ConservationInAction

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Help Protect Red Rock Canyon – Donate & Make a Difference! Do your part to reduce waste and support the conservation of Red Rock Canyon by donating your gently used clothing, textiles, and shoes today! Thanks to our partners at @LasVegasCyclery and @ClimbRefuge, dropping off your donations is easier than ever. Drop-Off Locations: 📍 Las Vegas Cyclery – 10575 Discovery Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135 📍 The Refuge Climbing Gym – 6283 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV Your donations go directly toward keeping our public lands clean, beautiful, and protected. Want to do even more? Become a Save Red Rock Ambassador and help lead the charge for environmental action. Visit our website to sign up. Let’s keep Red Rock wild and thriving—one donation at a time. 📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your Red Rock adventures! #SaveRedRock #RecycleForACause #SustainableVegas #ProtectRedRock #NevadaOutdoors #RedRockCanyon #ConservationInAction

Our hearts (and skies) are full 💜
Thank you to every stargazer, volunteer, and family who came out to the Earth Night Star Party.

We’re so proud to share that — thanks to the incredible support of our community and our generous sponsor, @bretttorinofoundation — we raised the funds to gift an incredible telescope to Red Rock Canyon, so everyone can continue enjoying the stars for years to come 🌌🔭

This event also marked the beginning of an exciting new partnership with BLM and Dark Skies International as we work toward achieving Urban Night Sky Place designation for Red Rock.

Here’s to protecting the night and keeping Red Rock wild — and beautifully dark 💫
#ThankYou #SaveRedRock #DarkSkies #UrbanNightSkyPlace #BrettTorinoFoundation #EarthWeekMagic

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Our hearts (and skies) are full 💜 Thank you to every stargazer, volunteer, and family who came out to the Earth Night Star Party. We’re so proud to share that — thanks to the incredible support of our community and our generous sponsor, @bretttorinofoundation — we raised the funds to gift an incredible telescope to Red Rock Canyon, so everyone can continue enjoying the stars for years to come 🌌🔭 This event also marked the beginning of an exciting new partnership with BLM and Dark Skies International as we work toward achieving Urban Night Sky Place designation for Red Rock. Here’s to protecting the night and keeping Red Rock wild — and beautifully dark 💫 #ThankYou #SaveRedRock #DarkSkies #UrbanNightSkyPlace #BrettTorinoFoundation #EarthWeekMagic

✨ EARTH DAY UNDER THE STARS ✨

Get ready for a night to remember! We’re celebrating Earth Day like never before—TONIGHT—with our Earth Night Star Party at Red Rock Canyon.

🌍 Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
📍 1000 Scenic Loop Drive
⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM — come early for the best views and vibes!

We’re unveiling our brand-new telescope for some incredible stargazing, plus we’ll have stories, community connections, and a whole lot of magic under the desert sky.

🎉 Huge thanks to The Brett Torino Foundation for making this event possible and supporting our mission to protect Red Rock. Your generosity is out of this world!

Earth Day + Stargazing + The Best Company?
This is going to be a night you won’t forget.

🌌 Let’s celebrate Red Rock, the stars, and everything that makes this planet worth protecting. See you under the stars!

#EarthNight #SaveRedRock #EarthDay2025 #RedRockCanyon #StarParty #TelescopeUnveiling #ProtectWhatYouLove #DesertNights #StargazingVegas #SustainableVegas

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✨ EARTH DAY UNDER THE STARS ✨ Get ready for a night to remember! We’re celebrating Earth Day like never before—TONIGHT—with our Earth Night Star Party at Red Rock Canyon. 🌍 Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center 📍 1000 Scenic Loop Drive ⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM — come early for the best views and vibes! We’re unveiling our brand-new telescope for some incredible stargazing, plus we’ll have stories, community connections, and a whole lot of magic under the desert sky. 🎉 Huge thanks to The Brett Torino Foundation for making this event possible and supporting our mission to protect Red Rock. Your generosity is out of this world! Earth Day + Stargazing + The Best Company? This is going to be a night you won’t forget. 🌌 Let’s celebrate Red Rock, the stars, and everything that makes this planet worth protecting. See you under the stars! #EarthNight #SaveRedRock #EarthDay2025 #RedRockCanyon #StarParty #TelescopeUnveiling #ProtectWhatYouLove #DesertNights #StargazingVegas #SustainableVegas

Happy Easter from Save Red Rock! 💚
This spring, let’s protect our favorite desert playground so future bunnies (and humans) can keep on hippity-hopping through untouched beauty. 🐇✨

Because paving paradise is just eggstremely unacceptable. 🙃

#SaveRedRock #EggsOverExcavators #HoppyTrails #KeepRedRockRural #HoppyEaster

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Happy Easter from Save Red Rock! 💚 This spring, let’s protect our favorite desert playground so future bunnies (and humans) can keep on hippity-hopping through untouched beauty. 🐇✨ Because paving paradise is just eggstremely unacceptable. 🙃 #SaveRedRock #EggsOverExcavators #HoppyTrails #KeepRedRockRural #HoppyEaster

Looking for an easy way to support conservation this Earth Month? 🌱
Here’s one: Shop at Smith’s — and support Save Red Rock at no extra cost.

Just link your Smith’s Rewards account to Save Red Rock:
🔗 smithsfoodanddrug.com/account/update
Every time you shop, a small portion goes directly to protecting Red Rock Canyon NCA. 🏜️

Together, we keep Red Rock safe, healthy and rural!

#SaveRedRock #SmithsGivesBack #EarthMonth #ShopAndSupport

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Looking for an easy way to support conservation this Earth Month? 🌱 Here’s one: Shop at Smith’s — and support Save Red Rock at no extra cost. Just link your Smith’s Rewards account to Save Red Rock: 🔗 smithsfoodanddrug.com/account/update Every time you shop, a small portion goes directly to protecting Red Rock Canyon NCA. 🏜️ Together, we keep Red Rock safe, healthy and rural! #SaveRedRock #SmithsGivesBack #EarthMonth #ShopAndSupport

Oversized trucks are increasingly using the scenic SR-159 route through Red Rock Canyon — creating dangerous conditions for cyclists, hikers, and nature lovers.

Our Executive Board Member, Erik Klausen, spoke with @KTNV Channel 13 about this growing threat and why it matters for the safety of everyone who cherishes this sacred space.

📲 Check out the full story and help us raise awareness.
Together, we can protect Red Rock.

🔗LINK IN BIO!

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Oversized trucks are increasingly using the scenic SR-159 route through Red Rock Canyon — creating dangerous conditions for cyclists, hikers, and nature lovers. Our Executive Board Member, Erik Klausen, spoke with @KTNV Channel 13 about this growing threat and why it matters for the safety of everyone who cherishes this sacred space. 📲 Check out the full story and help us raise awareness. Together, we can protect Red Rock. 🔗LINK IN BIO!
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