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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.
Ages Vary | Fee $5
Register here.
Mother’s Day Walk
Sunday, May 10 | 9:00 – 10:30 am
All Ages
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Summer Beaver Walks
Did you hear that splash? Join a Park naturalist for an early-morning walk to spot beavers hard at work. Mornings are an ideal time for sightings of many other animals that make Wetlands Park their home, too.
Ages 10+ | Advance registration required | Fee $5
Register here
Saturday, June 13 | 5:00 – 7:00 am
Saturday, July 11 | 5:00 – 7:00 am
Night Walks
Night walks offer a rare opportunity to experience Wetlands Park after dark, when the landscape quiets and nocturnal wildlife becomes active. Through guided observation, participants explore a side of the Park most visitors never see, learning how animals adapt to nighttime conditions and gaining a deeper connection to the Wetlands beyond daylight hours.
Advance registration required | Fee $5
Register here.
NIGHT WALK: Creatures of the Moon
Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages 8+
NIGHT WALK: Bats & the Park
Sunday, June 28 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages 8+
NIGHT WALK: Bats & the Park
Wednesday, July 29 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages 8+
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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
Birding Walks are paused for the summer season. Check back in the fall for updates!
Tabletops
Join a Park Naturalist at the Nature Center for a monthly tabletop which includes arts & crafts, educational activities, and more!
All Ages | Free
Walk-in, no registration required
Plant Adaptations: How Plants Call the Desert Home
Sunday, May 24 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discover how plants have adapted to desert life and create a landscape collage inspired by Wetlands Park. Materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
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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
Desert Tortoise
Sunday, May 3 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Native Butterflies
Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wetlands Waterways
Sunday, August 2 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
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Kids Create - with Plaster, Clay & Molds
Kids will let their imaginations run wild to create art pieces with clay, beads, writing, and more!
All materials provided. Advance registration required.
Ages 8 – 17 | Fee $5
Register here
Weather & Climate
TBA | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Postponed, check for new date.
Native Flowers
Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Recycling
Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Native Insects
Saturday, July 25 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Waterways
Saturday, August 22 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Native Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, September 26 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Night Animals
Saturday, October 17 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Autumn Leaves
Saturday, November 21 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Desert Mistletoe & Phainopepla
Saturday, December 19 | 11:00 am – 12:30 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
Desert Tortoises
Sunday, May 17 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Butterflies in Motion
Sunday, June 21 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Native Dragonflies
Sunday, July 19 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wetlands Waterways
Sunday, August 16 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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.
Snakes
Monday, May 13 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Amphibians
Wednesday, June 10 | 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!
Animal Yoga
Calling all yogis and yoginis! Join us at the Nature Play Corner at Neighborhood Park for an all-ages afternoon of yoga, with poses inspired by Wetlands Park animals. No yoga experience is required - just come in comfy clothes and be ready to stretch! Make sure to bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket to lay on the grass, too. We'll also have water and light snacks available.
All ages | Free
Walk-ins welcome | No registration required | Space is limited
Animal Yoga is paused for the summer season. Check back in the fall for updates!
Red Rock Audubon Society and Clark County Wetlands Park present the Nature Ambassador Program. Join us this summer for a weeklong program designed to engage youth in nature and encourage exploration of Mojave birds, plants, and insects.
This program meets daily at the Wetlands Park Nature Center. Each section includes four consecutive meetings with a single registration. Parental participation is required.
Ages 6-10 | Fee: $15 for the week
Register here
Tuesday, May 19 through Friday, May 22 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, June 19 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
