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Interpretive Programs
Check out the Groups page to schedule a private group guided walking tour or a Nature Craft with Friends birthday program for kids.
Having difficulty with the online registration system? Call us at (702) 455-7522 to register by phone (payment not accepted by phone); come into the Nature Store, open Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; or complete this form and email it to: wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov (do not send payment information by email).
Tip: In Webtrac, the online registration system, if you see a gray paragraph describing the program without the date and time, click on it once to view dates and details. If you are viewing it as a table, click the little box on the left, then "Add to Cart." If you are on a screen with an "Add to Selection List" button, clicking that will allow you to add the program to your Cart. We can help you recover your username or reset your password if needed.
Visit the Online Activities page for kids. Kids earn prizes! Free.
Have you joined Wetlands Walkers yet? Our free walking club is a great way to get your steps in, explore the Park, and learn about a new migratory species every year. Earn prizes at milestones!
Explore Wetlands Park on guided walks with a Park naturalist. Registration for upcoming walks will be available approximately three months before the date of each walk.
HIKE & WRITE
Poets and aspiring poets are invited to join us for a guided walk, followed by refreshments and sharing at the Visitor Center. This free workshop is presented in partnership with the Clark County Public Arts Office. All skill levels are welcome. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, and SPF.
Ages 12+ | Advance registration required | Free
Register here
Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday, January 15 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday, March 12 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
BIRDING WALKS
Walk with a Red Rock Audubon Society birding expert and a Wetlands Park naturalist to practice spotting resident and migratory birds. Get to know other bird enthusiasts and learn about birding resources. Be prepared to walk up to two miles, stopping frequently. Binoculars and scopes are available to borrow. Great for beginner and experienced birders.
Ages 10+ | Fee $5
Register here
Migration - Winter Guests & Summer Locals
Saturday, October 3 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Habitats - From Water to Sand
Saturday, November 7 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Raptors - “Hunters of the Sky”
Saturday, January 2 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Waterfowl or Duck?
Saturday, February 6 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Bird ID by Behavior
Saturday, March 6 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Songs & Calls - A Hidden Orchestra
Saturday, April 3 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Nature Art for Kids – Watercolor for Kids
Kids of all ages will learn basic art techniques and practice kid-friendly painting and drawing skills. Parents participate. All materials provided.
Advance registration required.
Ages 4 - 17 | Fee $5
Register here
Native Hummingbirds
Sunday, September 6 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Autumn Leaves
Sunday, November 1 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Winter Trees
Sunday, December 6 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Watercolor Painting for Adults
A beginning and intermediate watercolor trials class that encourages students to explore different watercolor painting techniques. Each class will focus on a specific nature theme/topic.
Location: East Classroom
Instructor: Amy Monson
Ages 18+ | Fee $10
Register here
Native Hummingbirds
Sunday, September 20 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Nature Journaling: Seeds and Leaves
Sunday, November 15 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Winter Trees
Sunday, December 20 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
NATURE TALES
Join us for a nature themed story and craft with a Park naturalist, with an age-appropriate lesson about Wetlands Animals.
Location: Lizard Lounge (picnic room) in the Wetlands Park Nature Center.
All ages | Free
Walk-in, no registration needed. Space is limited.
Raccoons
Wednesday, September 9 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Habitats
Wednesday, October 14 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spiders
Wednesday, November 11 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Be Prepared for Winter
Wednesday, December 9 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Owls
Wednesday, January 13 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
CRITTERS & CRAFTS
Meet the Wetlands Park ambassador reptiles! Critters & Crafts is a program designed for ages 4 and up to learn about reptiles through story time, games, a painting craft activity, and live animal encounters. Parents stay and participate.
Ages 4+ | Advance registration required | Fee $2 per child
Register here
Saturday, September 12 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Outdoor program for younger kids with age-appropriate activities for all participants. Parental participation required.
The Wetlands Explorers program is paused for the summer season. Check back in the fall for updates!
Programming at Wetlands Park reflects our commitment to connecting people to nature. The unique and amazing resources of the Park are not only important to the residents and visitors in the Las Vegas Valley, but also to wildlife. Join us for one of our educational or recreational programs. Programs are offered to a variety of ages and interests.
Program fees help support continued Wetlands Park programming. Wetlands Park requests 48 hours notice of cancellation prior to start of class for refund of program fees.
Are you new to Clark County Parks & Recreation?
To set up your Household account, click here. You will be prompted to enter your Household information. Once you submit this request, your household will be activated within three business days and you will receive a confirmation email. If you have any issues with this system, please call us at (702) 455-7522.
Note: Financial aid is available for fee-based programs. Learn more here
Clark County Wetlands Park
7050 Wetlands Park Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89122
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Phone: (702) 455-7522
Email: wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov
