Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

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...
Smiling woman gestures toward award plaque.

Friends Founding Member Starr-Light Taylor Recognized at Clark County Wetlands Park Volunteer Dinner

At the Clark County Wetlands Park Volunteer Dinner February 1, Friends Founding Member Starr-Light Taylor...
Four people at an award ceremony event.

Clark County Wetlands Park Recognizes Friends’ Linda Wiltberger for 25 Years of Service

At the Clark County Wetlands Park Volunteer Dinner February 1, Wetlands Park Friends Board Vice...
Shaded picnic area with wooden benches.

The Cottonwood Tree

WHAT IS THE LARGEST FLOWERING PLANE FOUND IN WETLANDS PARK?                         Towering to 90 feet or...
Three ducks flying against a blue sky.

The Gadwall

      WHAT WETLANDS PARK WINTER VISITOR HAS A KNACK FOR "PIRATING" LUNCH? Gadwalls (Mareca strepera)...