Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

People gathered on a sunny nature trail.

Wetlands Park Friends and Friends of the State of Nevada  Museum, Las Vegas Host Reciprocal Events

In our April 2025 eBlast, your editor reported that a dozen Friends Members participated in...
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The First “Wetlands in the Summer Evening Lecture Nets an Impressive Turnout!

On Wednesday, May 15, naturalist, photographer, and tour guide Dave Anderson presented an engaging talk...
Group of people at informational table outside.

BioBlast 2025 Was a Great Success!

Clark County Wetlands Park’s 3rd BioBlast was held April 26 at the Park’s Nature Center...
Hummingbird feeding at a red bird feeder.

The Black-chinned Hummingbird

WHAT SUMMER WETLANDS PARK HUMMINGBIRD IS A REALLY FAST EATER? Summer is the season for...
Volunteers at Wetlands Park information booth.

Wetlands Art Day was a HUGE Success! 

More than 800 people attended the “all things art day,” held at Clark County Wetlands...
Colorful jumping spider on a textured surface.

The Zebra Jumping Spider

WHAT WETLANDS PARK SPIDER DOESN’T SPIN A WEB AND POUNCES ON ITS PREY? Here’s a...
Children playing in a stone tunnel structure.

Friends Launches New YouTube Video

Here’s the latest YouTube for March featuring the Park’s Nature Play Corner. Friends member and...
Two women crafting with black pipe cleaners.

Friends’ “Ladybug Kits” for Wetlands Art Day Needed Assembly—Ten Members and Volunteers Turned Out to Help

On March 8, Friends held an all hands on group meet to assemble 250 Ladybug...
Museum tour group observing a display.

Friends March 1 Field Trip Was a Huge Success! 

Twelve Friends Members gathered at the Nevada State Museum/Las Vegas to see the special “Old...
Ladybug sitting on human skin surface.

The Lady Beetle (a.k.a. Ladybug)

WHAT “EYE-CATCHING” WETLANDS PARK INSECT IS OFTEN CALLED A BUG…BUT IT’S NOT? What most of...