Saturday, July 1
9 am to 11 am
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Learn about the unique personalities of iconic Wetlands Park animals and create lively anthropomorphized portraits with monotype, a painterly printmaking technique.

Ages 15+. Fee: $15

Saturday, July 1
7 pm to 9 pm
This walk is full.

July's walk is full, but spaces remain in the August 1 walk. Register here.

Come discover these misunderstood mammals and the important role they play while getting the rare opportunity to walk the Nature Preserve after dark.

Ages 8+. Fee: $5

Sunday, July 2
11 am to 12 pm
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Experience nature through art and have fun while learning kid-friendly watercolor painting and drawing skills. Theme: Wetlands Waterways.          

All supplies provided. Ages 4-17. Fee: $5 per child.

Wednesday, July 5
Sunday, July 30
11 am to 12 pm 

Wetlands Park staff and volunteers present a nature-themed story and craft with a short age-appropriate lesson. All ages, free.
Advance registration is not required, walk-ins welcome.

Wednesday, July 12
Wednesday, July 19
10 am - 11:30 am
This program is full.

Wetlands Park and Red Rock Audubon are teaming up to offer Eco Explorers this summer!

During the Eco Explorer program, we will learn about some of these animals and the relationships that they have to wetlands. We will journal about our nature observations, learn how to better and safely observe wildlife, learn about a few unique birds that live along Las Vegas Wash, and learn ways that we can attract animals to our homes.

Ages 4-8. Fee: $5 per child. This program is full.

Sunday, July 9
Sunday, July 23
11 am - 12 pm

Storytime with a Librarian!
Join a librarian from Whitney Library for an engaging story, song, and craft. All ages, free.
Advance registration is not required, walk-ins welcome.

Saturday, July 15
5 am to 7 am
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Join us for this fun event and learn the natural history of the Wetlands Park Beaver and how they got here and where can they be found.  Tour includes known beaver areas at the Wetlands. Observe scent mounts, canals, downed trees and other evidence, Watch beavers as they prepare to sleep the day away. Remember, they are crepuscular, which means they are most active at dusk and dawn!

Ages 10+. Fee: $5

Photo by Philip Martini

Saturday, July 15
9 am to 11 am
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Learn how to draw animals in motion in this charcoal drawing class for beginners.

Participants may also choose to attach their drawings to a large-scale habitat illustration that will be displayed in the Wetlands Park Nature Center for one month.

All Materials Provided. Ages 15+. Fee: $15.

Volunteer Orientation
"Get Involved at Wetlands Park"

Saturday, July 15
1 pm to 2:30 pm
Sign up at volunteer.ccwetlandspark.com

Volunteers Needed! Wetlands Park is seeking volunteers, especially Information Hosts in our Nature Center and Education Facilitators for school Field Trips.

Is volunteering at Wetlands Park right for you? The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend this informational class about the history of Wetlands Park, volunteer opportunities, and the process to become a Clark County Volunteer.

Sunday, July 16
10 am to 12:30 pm
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Kids will learn the basics of clay molding techniques and color theory while creating their own clay animal or foot print to take home.

Ages 3+. Fee: $10 per child.
Advance sign up required. 

Sunday, July 22
11 am to 12:30 pm

Create handmade paper for cards and gifts.
You’ll learn how to incorporate natural materials such as seeds, leaves or pressed flowers and decorate with stamps and molds. We'll also use all-natural dyes. All ages, kids to adults.

Advance registration NOT required, walk-ins welcome. Free.