Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

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The California Kingsnake

WHY IS THIS WETLANDS PARK RESIDENT CALLED THE “KING” OF SNAKES? What a beautiful snake! ...
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The Creosote Bush

What Wetlands Park Plant Releases a Pungent Scent Before and After It Rains? Found throughout...
Children boarding a yellow school bus.

Friends School Bus Fund Drive Underway

Now through August 19, 2026, Friends is conducting a School Bus Fund Drive to help...
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Wetlands Art Day Saw Its Highest Visitor Attendance Ever

Over 848 people participated in this year's Wetlands Art Day event--a record for Clark County...
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Friends Receives a Big Thank You from Thompson Elementary School

One of the Friends' key objectives is to help fund buses for elementary school field...

It Was A Beautiful Day Exploring Ice Age Fossils State Park March 7!

The first Friends field trip of 2026 was a great success. Park Rangers and members...
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Two Founding Friends Honored at the Park’s Volunteer Appreciation Day 2026

Friends Annette White and Linda Wiltberger were both recognized for their 25 years and 26...
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The Friends Board Appoints Dalyce Franz as Treasurer

At its March 12 meeting via Zoom, the Board accepted the resignation of Treasurer Don...
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The American Pipit

WHAT WETLANDS PARK VISITOR IS EASIER HEARD THAN SEEN? The American Pipit “Pi-pet-pi-pet-PI-PET!” American Pipits...
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The Cottontail Rabbit

WHAT WETLANDS PARK RESIDENT TAKES THE “BUNNY hOP” VERY SERIOUSLY? Danger!  Freeze!  Now run for...