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Interpretive Programs

Interpretive Programs

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!

Guided Walks & Tours

Discovery Walks

Discovery Walks
Explore Wetlands Park on guided walks with a Park naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide. Spring 2024 walks are open to all ages. Fee $5.
Register here.

    Beaver Moon Walk
    Friday, November 15, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm FULL

    Hike & Seek Walk
 
   Sunday, November 24, 9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Winter Wildlife Walk
  
 Sunday, December 22, 9:00 am to 11:00 am

More Discovery Walks coming in the fall!

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."

Birding Walks
Birding Walks
Walk 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.

Locations vary and will be announced. Registered participants will receive detailed driving directions.

Register here. 
    Saturday, September 21, 2024, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
    Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
    Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Studio WP Art Programs

Arts & Crafts for Kids
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.  

   Watercolor Arachnids
     Sunday, October 6 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

   Watercolor Autumn Leaves
     Sunday, November 3 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

   Watercolor & Charcoal Winter Trees
     Sunday, December 1 - 11:00 am to 12:00 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.  

   Leaf Impressions in Clay
     Saturday, November 23, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Now on Saturday!

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.

Art Programs for Teens & Adults
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. Ages 18+. Fee: $10.
Instructor: Amy Monson
Register here

Theme: Native Arachnids
   Sunday, October 20, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Theme: Nature Journaling - Seeds & Leaves
   Sunday, November 17, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Theme: Winter Trees
   Sunday, December 15, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Family Programs

Storytime

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.

Nature Tales
Nature themed story and craft with a Park naturalist, with an age-appropriate nature lesson.

   Butterflies
     Wednesday, September 11 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Bats
     Wednesday, October 9 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Night Animals
     Wednesday, November 13 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Birds
     Wednesday, December 11 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Wetlands Explorers
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.
      

   Dragons in the Sky
   
  Wednesday, September 25 - 10 am to 11:30 am
     Wednesday, October 2 - 10 am to 11:30 am NEW DATE
   Sensssational Snakes
   
  Saturday, October 12 - 1 pm to 2:30 pm
   Is it Alive?
   
  Wednesday, October 16 - 10 am to 11:30 am
   Creepy Crawlies
   
  Wednesday, October 23 - 10 am to 11:30 am
   Busy Beavers
   
  Wednesday, November 6 - 10 am to 11:30 am
   Wetlands Feast 
   
  Saturday, November 9 - 1 pm to 2:30 pm
   Animal Superpowers
   
  Wednesday, November 20 - 10 am to 11:30 am
   Winter Survival Strategies
   
  Saturday, December 14 - 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Educational Tabletops

Join us in the Exhibit Gallery of the Nature Center for a tabletop featuring different nature related topics.
Free, Walk-In.

Location: Exhibit Gallery in the Wetlands Park Nature Center.
All ages.

   Creepy Creatures
     Sunday, October 13 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Animal Skulls
     Sunday, November 10 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
   Identify the Tracks
     Sunday, December 1 - 10:00 am to 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
Maps
Phone: (702) 455-7522
Email: wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov

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