It’s spring in North Las Vegas, and that means the endangered bear poppy is in bloom. Thanks to the folks from the Protectors of Tule Springs Park who lead a group to visit the North Las Vegas site, I was able to snap a few pictures of the plant. You can get a closer look at all these pics by clicking on them.
This scenic view looks north over a field of the poppies towards the North Las Vegas Wash, otherwise known as the Tule Springs Wash. In the background are the Sheep Mountains, the northernmost range in the Las Vegas Valley. It is also the proposed location for a highway and tract housing. Won’t that be lovely? The plot that the bear poppies are on, however, is protected. Directly behind me when I took the picture was Sun City Aliante.
Inside the Tule Springs wash there are numerous fossils of prehistoric mammals. Above are the remains of a mammoth. The area was the subject of a major archaeological study in the 1960′s. Remains of mammoths, camels, and American lions were found. Below is the shoulder bone of, I believe, an ancient camel.
To help preserve the area from reckless development, you all can sign a petition for federal protection of the Tule Springs Wash. Besides protecting the wash, signing might help discourage the urge to build apartments in the area. So, all you red shirts be sure to sign.
Poppies!
Thank you for taking the time to visit the site and post these pictures. I’ve been out there several times including bringing Senator John Lee to view the Mammoth Bones.
This area is a treasure that will be lost to future generations if we allow the city and developers to once again disect this area into high density projects as they are currently doing in many other area’s of North Las Vegas. Myself and our Alliance of HOAs and Concerned Citizens support the efforts of POTS and work closely with them in protecting this entire site.
Thank You,
Richard Cherchio
Thank You for your support in preserving the Upper Las Vegas Wash (AKA Tule Springs Wash).
It is important that every citizen know that THEY are making the difference in our community. Sarah and others are SOOOOOOOOOOO important and I appreciate you bringing all the issues to our attention.
Thank You for your support in preserving the Upper Las Vegas Wash (AKA Tule Springs Wash).
It is important that every citizen know that THEY are making the difference in our community. Sarah and others are SOOOOOOOOOOO important and I appreciate you bringing all the issues to our attention.
I love the Bear Poppies on the Mayors Head!!!!
Thank you for your great pictures and input about the Lovely North Las Vegas Wash AKA “Tule Springs” This area that we are working so hard to preserve WILL be saved for future generations thanks to people like you. We the “People of America” can make a difference and this project headed up by Jill and Helen show that we do make a difference and our VOICES do count!! Please take the time and sign the online petition!!