November 2023
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Beyond the Desert
Photography by Philip Martini
Reception: November 4, 10 am to 12 pm
A collection of stunning images by local photographer Philip Martini is on display now in the Spotlight on Nature Gallery (SONG).
You can own these photos in the form of a 2024 calendar available in the Nature Store - get yours signed by the artist this Saturday, November 4, from 10 am to 12 pm. Light refreshments, free, walk in.
Beyond the Desert photographs will remain on display through December 22.
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ROOTED Temporary Art Installation
Artist Social: November 4, 10 am to 12 pm
Ten talented Nevada artists have been selected to create temporary art pieces for the outdoor ROOTED exhibit on a short loop trail in the Nature Preserve of Wetlands Park. Each of the artists were commissioned to build and exhibit an original nature-themed art piece created with environmentally friendly recycled and repurposed materials. Artists include Bella Sanabria-Roman, Dan C. Brady, Deborah A. Lambin, Heather Lang-Cassera, Jeffrey Bennington Grindley with Jason Casey, KD Matheson, Pablo Gonzalez Flores, Scott Marquart, Shan Michael Evans, and Xochil Xitlalli. Displays will represent the interwoven roots of nature and the human connection with the natural world. The art pieces will be on display from November 4 – November 30. Visitors can talk with the artists on the trail at the Artist Social, November 4th from 10am-12pm. Free, walk in, come to the Nature Center to join the reception for light refreshments.
Nature Art for Kids
Sunday, November 5
11 am to 12 pm
Register here
Experience nature through art and have fun while learning kid-friendly watercolor painting and drawing skills. Theme: Watercolor Autumn Leaves.
Pro tip: This program is offered the first Sunday of every month. You can sign up through the end of the year at this link.
All supplies provided. Ages 4-17. Fee: $5 per child.
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Wetlands Explorers
Wednesday, November 15 - Stories of the Past
Saturday, November 25 - Wetlands Feast
Wednesday, November 29 - Nature Journaling
10 am to 11:30 am
Register here
Young adventurers explore the Park and learn about plants and animals outdoors in the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Preserve!
Parental participation required. Fee discounted after three sessions.
Ages 3-8. Fee: $5.
Advance sign up required.
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Discovery Walk: The Healing Power of Nature
Sunday, November 12
9 am to 11 am
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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. Fee: $5.
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Sunday Storytime with Whitney Library
Sunday, November 12
Sunday, November 26
11 am to 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.
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Nature Tales
Wednesday, November 8 - Moon
11 am to 12 pm
Learn about the different animals at the Wetlands Park with a naturalist through a nature-themed story and craft!
All ages. Free!
Space limited. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome!
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Wetlands: Hands On!
Saturday, November 11
9 am to 11 am
Information: who.ccwetlandspark.com
Join us for a monthly community volunteer program focused on supporting and enhancing the Park. Advance signup is required.
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Java Jaunt Birding Walk
Saturday, November 18
8 am to 10 am
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Wetlands Park and Red Rock Audubon Society partner to offer Java Jaunt Birding at Wetlands Park. The program includes an introductory talk and theme walk. Themes include: Becoming a Birder, Birds of Prey, Tools of Birding, and Journaling. Great for beginning birders or anyone with an interest in nature. Binoculars and scopes available. Location: Wells Trailhead
Ages 10+. Fee $5.
Advance sign up required.
Photo by Philip Martini
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Kids Create
Sunday, November 19
10 am to 12 pm
Register here
Kids will learn the basics of clay molding techniques and color theory while creating their own native leaf impression in clay to take home.
Ages 3+. Fee $10.
Advance sign up required.
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Guest Program:
Nevada Humanities and Clark County Poet Laureate Angela M. Brommel present
Sagebrush to Sandstone: A Generative Poetry and Art Workshop
Saturday, November 18
10 am to 12 pm
Learn more and register.
Join the Clark County Poet Laureate Angela M. Brommel and Nevada Humanities for this generative writing workshop, where we will look at poetry and prose generated through various national poetry in the parks programs, and give you an opportunity to explore ways to write your own poem or create art and poetry postcards in celebration of the Clark County Wetlands Park.
Participants will receive a Clark County Poet Laureate writing kit and have the opportunity to create postcards as part of the Nevada P.S. I Love You Postcard Project: Love Notes from Across the Silver State. Digital access to Sagebrush to Sandstone: A Humanities Guide to Outdoor Nevada, edited by Kathleen Kuo and Scott Dickensheets, is provided on the Nevada Humanities website.
Free to the public. Advance registration is required.
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Nest Art Space
Coming soon: Wetlands for the Holidays
 Wetlands for the Holidays
Opening Reception Sunday, November 12, 1pm to 3pm
Wetlands Park Friends Presents "Wetlands for the Holidays," an exhibit and sale of art from the Nevada Watercolor Society. This exhibit of original works will be on display from November 13 through December 16 during Nature Center hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am to 3 pm.
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