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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!
Registration for upcoming walks will be available approximately three months before the date of each walk. Advance registration is required for all walks.
DISCOVERY WALKS
Explore Wetlands Park on guided walks with a Park naturalist. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
Minimum age varies by walk | Fee $5
Register here
Women’s Walk
Sunday, November 22 | 9 – 11 am
All ages
Join a Park Naturalist for a Women’s Walk in the Wetlands focused on ethnobotany and the traditional uses of Mojave Desert plants. Learn to identify plants and explore how they reflect human resilience and creativity while connecting with nature and other women in a safe, inclusive environment.
Nature Journaling Walk
Sunday, November 29 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 8+
Discover the art of nature journaling on a guided walk with a Wetlands Park naturalist! As you explore the trails, stop along the way to observe plants, wildlife, and other natural wonders, capturing your discoveries through simple sketches, written notes, and reflections. Slow down, look closer, and create a personal record of your experience. Journals and pencils are provided.
Birding 101
Saturday, December 19 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 10+
Discover the basics of birding in this fun and accessible introduction for beginners. Learn how to identify and observe birds, explore birding at Wetlands Park, and discover simple ways to enjoy birds in your neighborhood and at home.
Family Nature Walk
Sunday, December 27 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 5+
Turn a walk in the park into a family adventure! Join a Park naturalist to explore the trails, search for wildlife, spot interesting plants, and discover what makes Wetlands Park special. Kids and grown-ups can explore side by side, follow their curiosity, and enjoy an outdoor adventure together.
New Year's Eve Sunset Sendoff
Thursday, December 31 | 4 - 5:30pm
All ages
Send off the old year with a golden hour walk at the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve. Hot apple cider will be served at the Weir Bridge for a sunset toast.
WP Walkers Kick-off
Sunday, January 30 | 1 – 3pm
All Ages
Join us for a Wetlands Walkers group guided walk to get the new year started. Learn about Wetlands Park and the Wetlands Walkers program. The program begins with a reception in the East Classroom.
Women’s Walk
Sunday, January 31 | 9 – 11 am
All ages
Join a Park Naturalist for a Women’s Walk in the Wetlands focused on ethnobotany and the traditional uses of Mojave Desert plants. Learn to identify plants and explore how they reflect human resilience and creativity while connecting with nature and other women in a safe, inclusive environment.
Nature Journaling Walk
Sunday, February 28 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 8+
Discover the art of nature journaling on a guided walk with a Wetlands Park naturalist! As you explore the trails, stop along the way to observe plants, wildlife, and other natural wonders, capturing your discoveries through simple sketches, written notes, and reflections. Slow down, look closer, and create a personal record of your experience. Journals and pencils are provided.
Birding 101
Saturday, March 20 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 10+
Discover the basics of birding in this fun and accessible introduction for beginners. Learn how to identify and observe birds, explore birding at Wetlands Park, and discover simple ways to enjoy birds in your neighborhood and at home.
Birding 101
Sunday, March 28 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 10+
Discover the basics of birding in this fun and accessible introduction for beginners. Learn how to identify and observe birds, explore birding at Wetlands Park, and discover simple ways to enjoy birds in your neighborhood and at home.
Discovery Walk
Saturday, April 17 | 9 – 11 am
Ages 8+
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 sunscreen.
Ages 12+ | Free
Register here
Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, January 15 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, March 12 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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. Great for beginner and experienced birders. Binoculars and scopes are available to borrow. Please wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
Ages 10+ | Fee $5
Register here
Migration - Winter Guests & Summer Locals
Saturday, October 3 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Discover why Wetlands Park is an important stop for birds on their seasonal journeys! Join a guided walk to look for migratory birds passing through, winter visitors arriving, and year-round residents. Learn how seasonal changes influence bird migration and why the park's diverse habitats provide valuable food, water, and shelter along the way.
Habitats - From Water to Sand
Saturday, November 7 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Explore the diverse habitats of Wetlands Park and discover how different birds make their homes in the desert! Walk through areas ranging from wetlands to dry upland habitats, looking for water-loving birds and desert specialists. Learn how birds adapt to their surroundings and why each habitat supports its own unique birdlife.
Walk at Duck Creek
Saturday, November 21 | 7:30 – 9:30 am
Discover the diverse birdlife of Duck Creek on a 1.3-mile walk through upland habitat and along Las Vegas Wash. Look for spring songbirds among desert vegetation, ducks and wading birds along the wash, swallows overhead, and soaring raptors. The route includes park trails, gravel roads, and uneven paths and berms, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Raptors - “Hunters of the Sky”
Saturday, January 2 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Look to the skies for some of Wetlands Park's most impressive birds of prey! Join a guided walk to search for hawks, falcons, and other raptors while learning how their sharp talons, hooked beaks, and keen eyesight make them skilled hunters. Discover how to identify different raptors by their appearance, behavior, and flight patterns.
Waterfowl or Duck?
Saturday, February 6 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Not every bird swimming in the water is a duck! Explore the wetlands at Pabco and discover the variety of waterbirds that call this habitat home. Learn to distinguish ducks from other aquatic birds by observing their shapes, markings, feeding habits, and behavior. Practice identifying different species while enjoying the birdlife along the water.
Bird ID by Behavior
Saturday, March 6 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
You don't always need a clear view of a bird's markings to identify it! Join a guided walk to discover how birds' movements, feeding habits, and flight patterns provide valuable identification clues. Watch for birds hopping, soaring, diving, and searching for food while learning how their behavior can help you recognize different species.
Songs & Calls - A Hidden Orchestra
Saturday, April 3 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Discover the hidden orchestra of Wetlands Park as you listen for the songs and calls of its feathered residents! Join a guided walk to learn why birds sing, how they communicate, and what makes a song different from a call. Practice recognizing birds by sound and discover how listening can reveal birds you might otherwise overlook.
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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
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
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.
Walk-in, no registration needed. Space is limited.
All ages | Free
Habitats
Wednesday, October 14 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spiders
Wednesday, November 11 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Roadrunners
Saturday, November 14 | 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
Roadrunners
Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beavers
Saturday, December 12 | 11:00 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
