Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

Beaver emerging from reed lined bank

The American Beaver

WHAT ORANGE-TOOTHED CRITTER IS OBSESSED WITH OVERNIGHT CONSTRUCTION IN WETLANDS PARK? (Part I) The very...
Spotted woodpecker perched in thorny branches

The Northern Flicker

WHAT WETLANDS PARK WINTER VISITOR STANDS ON ITS HEAD TO GET LUNCH?  A flash of...
Small gray bird perched on burned branch

The Say’s Phoebe

WHAT WETLANDS PARK BIRD USES THE NATURE CENTER BUILDING AS A CAFETERIA?  The Say's Phoebe...
Spooky Maze Fund

Friends Funds Park’s Spooky Maze

If you haven't visited Clark County Wetlands Park's Spooky Maze located just east of the...
Spotted skunk with raised bushy tail

The Western Spotted Skunk

IS THIS POSE A HALLOWEEN "TRICK"? OR A "TREAT"?  Actually… it’s neither. This trademark "handstand" is...
Two raccoons standing on a sandy trail

The Raccoon

WHAT'S MORE FUN THAN A WET RACCOON? HOW ABOUT TWO OF THEM? Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are well-known...
Black bee visiting red desert flowers

The Globe Mallow

HOLLYHOCKS IN THE DESERT? WELL, A RELATIVE!  Beautiful to see… what a show! From March to...
Three volunteers posing with decorative scarecrow

Team Friends Brings “Vegas Vicky” Back to Las Vegas!

This AM, Team Friends created a highly relevant scarecrow addition for Clark County Wetlands Park's...
Brown snake slithering on pavement

The Red Racer

WHAT WETLANDS PARK RESIDENT HOLDS THE RECORD FOR FASTEST SNAKE IN NORTH AMERICA? This is...
White egret perched on railing

The Great Egret

WHAT WETLANDS PARK RESIDENT IS THE SYMBOL OF THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY? The stately, three-foot...