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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!
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
Sunday, October 26, 9am – 11am: more information coming soon
Saturday, November 1, 9am – 11am: more information coming soon
Sunday, November 23, 9am – 11am: more information coming soon
Sunday, December 28, 9am – 11am: more information coming soon
Tip: At the registration links above, 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."
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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.
Wetlands Waterways
Sunday, August 3, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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: $10 per child.
Register here
Desert Sunsets on Tile
Saturday, September 27, 10:00am to 12:30 pm
Autumn Leaf Impressions
Saturday, November 22, 10:00am to 12:30 pm
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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: Wetlands Waterways
Sunday, August 17, 11:00am to 12:30pm
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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Clark County Parks & Recreation and Wetlands Park Friends are proud to present: “Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series” at Wetlands Park’s Nature Center Auditorium. Light refreshments will be provided.
Free, no registration required.
Lecture 4 of 5: “The Desert Scrub: A Walk Along the Uplands of the Las Vegas Wash”
Speaker: Nick Rice, Senior Environmental Biologist, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)
Thursday, August 21, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
View and Share an Event Flyer
The Las Vegas Wash bisects Clark County Wetlands Park and is the primary drainage channel for the Las Vegas Valley. The most extensive, but least visited area in Clark County Wetlands Park, is the upland desert scrub habitat found on the north side of the Park. This habitat encompasses a diverse range of plants and wildlife species not found in other parts of the Park. Mr. Rice will showcase some of the unique species that you can find in this area.
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
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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.
Dragonflies
Wednesday August 13, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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. Program fee is discounted to $4 per child after three sessions per season.
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
