Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

Snowy Egret

The Snowy Egret

WHICH WETLANDS PARK HUNTER HAS BEAUTIFUL WHITE PLUMAGE AND YELLOW SLIPPERS?  Snowy egrets (Egretta thula)...
Chris Sharing Plant Info

A Picture-perfect Day at BioBlitz

Yesterday Clark County Wetlands Park held BioBlitz, the event where Park visitors of all ages...
Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day, a Success!

This year, Wetlands Park reported that over 325 participants and nine partner agencies were involved...
Wolfberry Leavitt

The Anderson Wolfberry

WHAT WETLANDS PARK SHRUB IS RELATED TO A TOMATO PLANT?  Anderson Wolfberry (Lycium andersonii), also...
Mallard Walker

The Mallard

WHAT DUCK IS A REAL "QUACKER" WITH AN INTERESTING FAMILY LIFE?  Unquestionably, the mallard (Anas...
Woman speaking outdoors with three attendees

Friends Is “Appreciated” at Clark County Wetlands Park Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Over 70 Park volunteers and staff braved yesterday’s chilly afternoon weather to attend the annual...
Ruby-crowned kinglet perched on thin branch

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet

WHICH “GRAY BIRD” ACTS LIKE IT’S HAD TOO MUCH CAFFEINE?”  Birders often say that “little...
Two masked volunteers planting at wetlands

NFL Pro Community Project at Clark County Wetlands Park a “Green” Success

Friends Board officers Chris Leavitt (President) and Linda Wiltberger (Vice President), and Directors Constance Carlson...
Barn owl in flight at dusk

The Barn Owl

WHICH RARE OWL WITH A “VALENTINE’S DAY” FACE MIGRATES THROUGH WETLANDS PARK?  Completely silent in...
Purple indigo bush blossoms in desert

The Indigo Bush

WHAT WETLANDS WONDER MAY FLOWER WITHOUT LEAVES?  What a show!  One of the great joys...