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Las Vegas Weekly: A beginner’s guide to stargazing in Southern Nevada

If you want to start stargazing, look up! But if you want to take the hobby a step further, Mig Ponce, the president of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, offers some useful tips on how residents of a city known for its bright lights can best view the wonders of the night sky.

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Las Vegas Weekly: Red Rock Canyon could be recognized as Urban Night Sky Place

Save Red Rock, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management to protect the area from the impacts of light pollution by pushing for it to be recognized as an Urban Night Sky Place. The designation, determined by the International Dark Sky Places Program…

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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: KLAS – 8 NEWS NOW GOOD DAY

Earth day actually happens on Monday, but you can celebrate this weekend. There is going to be a community cleanup happening tomorrow at 10:00am to 02:00pm out at Lovell Canyon.

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City Cast Las Vegas: Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Las Vegas

By Rob Kachelriess ▪ Earth Day is April 22, which falls on a Monday this year. It’s preceded by a full weekend of local events to celebrate the planet, appreciate our environment, and make Southern Nevada a better place to live. Powwow for the Planet Powwow for the Planet is April 19 (4 – 8 p.m.) and…

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Marketplace: Can cloud seeding save a drought-stricken “national treasure”?

About 15 miles southwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, I’m bouncing up a rutted gravel road in the foothills of the Spring Mountains with Pauline Van Betten, a local real estate agent and environmental advocate. “Go slow,” Van Betten said. “I do a lot of land that’s off-road and I’ve had two popped tires.” Van Betten…

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⭐️ SAVE THE NIGHT STAR PARTY ⭐️

Join us for a magical evening under the stars, and learn about our intention to designate @redrockcanyonlv as an Urban Night Sky Place through @darksky_intl.

📅 Sunday, June 22 @ 8:30 pm
📍 Red Rock Canyon NCA Visitor Center
🎟️ Register at SaveRedRock.com/star-party or the [link in bio]
🚙 Registration is on a per vehicle basis (max 5 guests per ticket)

Featuring an educational presentation, constellation tour, and telescope viewing, this event is not to be missed!

✨ See you soon under the stars ✨

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⭐️ SAVE THE NIGHT STAR PARTY ⭐️ Join us for a magical evening under the stars, and learn about our intention to designate @redrockcanyonlv as an Urban Night Sky Place through @darksky_intl. 📅 Sunday, June 22 @ 8:30 pm 📍 Red Rock Canyon NCA Visitor Center 🎟️ Register at SaveRedRock.com/star-party or the [link in bio] 🚙 Registration is on a per vehicle basis (max 5 guests per ticket) Featuring an educational presentation, constellation tour, and telescope viewing, this event is not to be missed! ✨ See you soon under the stars ✨

🙋🏻‍♀️ VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Help our friends at @_sierra_forever_ clean up Lee Canyon and celebrate the 6th annual Paint The Mountain Green litter awareness event. 🌲🌲🌲

📅: Sat, June 14 starting 9 am
🎟️: Register @ sierraforever.org

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🙋🏻‍♀️ VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Help our friends at @_sierra_forever_ clean up Lee Canyon and celebrate the 6th annual Paint The Mountain Green litter awareness event. 🌲🌲🌲 📅: Sat, June 14 starting 9 am 🎟️: Register @ sierraforever.org

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
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