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! |
Discovery Walks
Explore Wetlands Park on guided walks with a Park naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide. Fee $5. View registration link for all Guided Walks at Wetlands Park.
Bat Walk This walk is full.
Join us in June, July, and August at the Nature Center. Come discover these misunderstood mammals and the important role they play!
Wednesday, August 30 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Nature Preserve, Ages 8+
Register here.
Beaver Walk
Take a tour of known beaver areas at the Wetlands. Observe scent mounts, canals, downed trees and other evidence. How did they get here and where can they be found? Watch them work and play in their natural habitat!
Saturday, September 9 - 6:00 am am to 8:00 am
Location: Nature Preserve
Now open to All Ages. Fee: $5
Register here.
The Road Less Traveled
Explore the habitats of the Mitigation Wetlands. Learn about the water system in relation to the Nature Preserve and the community benefits of this restored area. All ages.
Sunday, October 8 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Meeting location: Wetlands Nature Center
Register here.
Healing Power of Nature
Spending time in nature improves our health and general outlook on life. We can learn to listen to nature with every part of our body: senses, sight, smells, and mind. All Ages. Fee: $5
Sunday, November 12 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Nature Preserve
Register here.
Tip: At the registration links above, click "Add to Selection List" then "Add to Cart."
Birding WalksWalk 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, September 23, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: Wetlands Park Nature Center Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: Pabco Trailhead Saturday, November 18, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: Wells Trailhead
Nature Art for KidsKids 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. Watercolor Arachnids Sunday, October 1 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Watercolor Autumn Leaves Sunday, November 5 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Watercolor Winter Trees Sunday, December 3 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Critters & Crafts
Live animal encounters with a lesson and painting craft.
All materials provided. Advance registration required. Ages 3+. Fee: $10 per child.
Register here.
Arachnids
Sunday, October 15 - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Snakes & Lizards
Sunday, December 17 - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Kids Create - with Plaster, Clay & Molds
Get creative with plaster and clay!
All materials provided. Advance registration required. Ages 3+. Fee: $10 per child.
Register here.
Desert Sunsets This program is canceled.
Sunday, September 17 - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Clay Leaf Impressions
Sunday, November 19 - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
For more crafts, check out the section on this page called "Storytime."
For more to do with kids, check out Discovery Walks and Wetlands Explorers.
Visiting Artist Workshop
Habitats Collage with Artist Tracy P. Martin
Join us for a story and age-appropriate lesson about Wetlands Park animals.
Free, Walk-In. Space is limited.
Location: Lizard Lounge (picnic room) in the Wetlands Park Nature Center.
All ages.
Sunday Storytime with a Librarian
Engaging storytime and craft with a librarian from Whitney Library.
Sunday, August 13 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, August 27 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, September 10 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, September 24 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, October 8 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, October 22 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, November 12 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, November 26 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday, December 10 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Nature Tales
Nature themed story and craft with a Park naturalist, with an age-appropriate nature lesson.
Wetlands Plants & Animals
Sunday, July 30 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wetlands Plants & Animals
Saturday, August 5 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fish
Wednesday, August 9 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Spiders
Wednesday, September 13 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Butterflies
Wednesday, October 11 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Moon
Wednesday, November 8 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Winter
Wednesday, December 6 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Birds
Wednesday, January 10 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Owls
Wednesday, February 14 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Sun
Wednesday, March 13 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wetlands ExplorersWetlands 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. Program fee is discounted to $4 per child after three sessions per season.
Register here.
Dragonflies
Wednesday, October 4 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Animals that Give you Chills
Saturday, October 14 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Batty for Bats
Wednesday, October 18 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Creepy Crawlies
Wednesday, November 1 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Animal Adaptions
Saturday, November 11 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Stories of the Past
Wednesday, November 15 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Nature Journaling
Wednesday, November 29 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Who Lived Here Before?
Saturday, December 9 - 10 am to 11:30 am
Nature's Music Wednesday, December 13 - 10 am to 11:30 am
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
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