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Interpretive Programs
Check out the Groups page to schedule a Safari Cart tour, 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!
Tip: At the registration links, click the description box to expand and show the available dates. Click on the box for the selected date and click "Add to Cart." If you go to a single program's page, click "Add to Selection List" then "Add to Cart."
Discovery Walks
Explore Wetlands Park on guided walks with a Park naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide. Walks are open to all ages.
All ages, Fee $5.
Register here.
Sunday, September 28, 9am – 11am: Hike and Seek
Saturday, November 1, 2pm – 4pm: Butterflies in the Sky
Sunday, December 28, 9am – 11am: Winter Wildlife
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Women’s Walks
Enjoy a guided walk with a Park Naturalist as we reflect on our relationships with nature in a safe and inclusive environment. Focused on mental and physical health, Women’s walks are a time for women of all ages and occupations to come together, make new friendships, and enjoy the unique beauty of Wetlands Park.
All ages, Fee $5.
Register here.
Saturday, October 18, 9am – 11am: Hiking 101
Saturday, December 20, 9am – 11am: Nature Journaling
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WP New Year's Eve Send-Off
Send off the old year with a golden hour walk at the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve. Hot apple cider served at the Weir Bridge for a sunset toast.
Location: East Classroom Nature Center
All ages. Fee: $5
Wednesday, December 31, 4 pm-5:30 pm
Birding Walks
Go on a Java Jaunt with a Wetlands Park nature guide and a birding expert from Red Rock Audubon Society. Each program begins and ends with an informal social gathering where the session’s topic is discussed and light refreshments are served. Great for beginners and more experienced birders!
Ages 10+. Fee $5.
Register here.
Saturday, October 4, 8:00am to 10:00am
Saturday, November 15, 8:00am to 10:00am
Saturday, January 17, 8:00am to 10:00am
Saturday, February 7, 8:00am to 10:00am
Saturday, April 18, 8:00am to 10:00am
Locations vary and will be announced. Registered participants will receive detailed driving directions.
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Nature Art 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 per child.
Register here.
Hummingbirds
Sunday, September 7, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Creepy Crawlies
Sunday, October 5, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Autumn Leaves
Sunday, November 2, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Winter Trees
Sunday, December 7, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Kids Create - with Plaster, Clay & Molds
Get creative with plaster and clay!
All materials provided. Advance registration required. Ages 3+. Fee: $5 per child.
Register here
Desert Sunsets on Tile
Sunday, September 28,* 10:00am to 11:30 am * New Date
Autumn Leaf Impressions
Saturday, November 22, 10:00am to 11:30 am
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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
Ages 18+. Fee: $10.
Instructor: Amy Monson
Register here
Theme: Native Hummingbirds
Sunday, September 21, 11:00am to 12:30pm
Theme: Creepy Crawlies
Sunday, October 19, 11:00am to 12:30pm
Theme: Nature Journaling - Seeds and Leaves
Sunday, November 16, 11:00am to 12:30pm
Theme: Winter Trees
Sunday, December 21, 11:00am to 12:30pm
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Lecture 5 of 5: “How to Fly in the Dark: The Bats of Southern Nevada”
Speaker: Dr. Sean Neiswenter, Associate Professor in Residence, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Thursday, September 18, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
View and Share an Event Flyer
Bats are the only mammals capable of powered flight… and they do it in the dark… while eating breakfast. Dr. Neiswenter will introduce some of the diverse bat species you will see in Clark County Wetlands Park and other areas of Las Vegas. He will explore the amazing adaptations bats have to let them navigate the night skies. He will present research on one of his favorite southern Nevada bat species.
Previous lectures:
Lecture 1 of 5: “Birds of Wetlands Park”
Speaker: Dave Anderson
Thursday, May 15, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture 2 of 5: “The Story of the Relict Leopard Frog: Over 20 Years of Conservation”
Speaker: Jef Jaeger
Thursday, June 12, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture 3 of 5: “Desert National Wildlife Refuge: A Review of the Largest Wildlife Refuge in the Contiguous US”
Speaker: Mackenzie Moss
Thursday, July 17, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture 4 of 5: “The Desert Scrub: A Walk Along the Uplands of the Las Vegas Wash”
Speaker: Nick Rice
Thursday, August 21, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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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 10, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Night Animals
Wednesday, October 8, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Quail
Wednesday, November 12, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Owls
Wednesday, December 10, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Wetlands Explorers
Wetlands Explorers is a program for tots to young readers, with age-appropriate activities for all participants. Young adventurers explore the Park and learn about plants and animals through fun activities. Wednesday activities are all outdoors; Saturday activities may include indoor activities and always feature outdoor exploration.
Ages 3-8. Parental participation required.
Fee: $5 per child.
Register here.
Wednesday, October 1, 10:00am to 11:30am: Dragons in the Sky
Wednesday, October 15, 10:00am to 11:30am: Real Reptiles
Wednesday, October 29, 10:00am to 11:30am: Creepy Crawlies
Wednesday, November 5, 10:00am to 11:30am: Scat & Tracks
Wednesday, November 19, 10:00am to 11:30am: Trails & Traditions
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: Scholarships are 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
