Wetlands Park Friends

Clark County Wetlands Park: Fall Gathering (& Potluck)1 PM
2022-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends representatives will be on hand at the Clark County Wetlands Park “Volunteer Potluck” event to be held at the Park Nature Center on Friday, September 23 from 1 PM-3 PM. Hope to see you there!

Lake Las Vegas Small Business Expo
2022-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Las Vegas Sports Club, 101 Via Vin Santo, Henderson, NV, 89011
Friends representatives will be on hand to “chat up the Park” and encourage memberships and donations. If you’re a Friend and you’d like to be a part of this tabling effort, please drop an email to: friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

An Afternoon with Friends: A Peek at the Park
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends President, Chris Leavitt, will lead an engaging presentation about the development and features of Wetlands Park, followed by refreshments and conversation! This event is open to existing Friends members and the public. The location is the Clark County Wetlands Park Meeting Room (behind the Auditorium), 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas 89122
Ms. Leavitt was instrumental in the formation and operations of the Park since its inception in the mid-1990’s. Upon her retirement from Park operations in the mid-2000’s, she has actively volunteered in Park programs and the archiving of its historical records. She was also a mastermind behind the creation and founding of Wetlands Park Friends, the all-volunteer, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to support the programs and activities of the Park. For more information, please email: friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

Wetlands Park Friends Annual Meeting
2022-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends members are encouraged to attend and participate in the organization’s 3rd Annual Meeting. Location is at Clark County Wetlands Park’s Meeting Room, located behind the Auditorium in the Nature Center. For more information, please email: friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

Lake Las Vegas Sports Club Presents "A Morning with Friends: A Peek at the Park
2022-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Lake Las Vegas Sports Club, 101 Via Vin Santo, Henderson, NV, 89011
Water… in the desert? What’s that “strip of green”? Adjoining the Lake Las Vegas Community to the west is a 2,900-acre managed wild area known as Clark County Wetlands Park. With four unique habitats straddling nearly eight miles of the Las Vegas Wash and a 45,000-square foot, LEED Gold-certified, state-of-the-art Nature Center on its west end, the Park is one of Southern Nevada’s hidden gems.
Come join members and guests and get an “insider’s peek” at Wetlands Park from special guest speaker Chris Leavitt, who’s been associated with the Park from its earliest days. In 1995 she was appointed to serve on the Park Master Plan Committee, charged with safeguarding the natural balance of this magical place. She went on to develop and manage the Park’s volunteer and educational programs, retiring from the position in 2014.
Ms. Leavitt’s forty-year career includes positions at the Barrick Museum of Natural History (UNLV), Clark County Museum, and Clark County Wetlands Park. She was involved with place-based education and museum collection management (including live animal exhibits), exhibit research and design (including the exhibits at the Wetlands Park Nature Center); and volunteer management (including establishing and managing the Wetlands Park Volunteer Program). She currently serves as President of Wetlands Park Friends, the all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to help preserve and support the Park.
As a child in elementary school, Ms. Leavitt’s teachers often referred to her as “the kid with something in her pockets,” usually something alive! She has a lifelong passion for all kinds of animals. She has kept many different pets, including dogs, cats, horses, turtles, lizards, toads, a hamster, a tarantula, and even a praying mantis. Ms. Leavitt’s appreciation of wild natural areas has made County Wetlands Park the place of a lifetime for her, personally and professionally. She holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology with a minor in Earth Science and a master’s degree in Anthropology with thesis in Museum Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

"Life in the Desert" Exhibit and Sales Event
2022-11-23 10:00 - 2023-01-07 16:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Just in time for the Holidays! Purchase an original piece of artwork depicting iconic Clark County Wetlands Park flora and fauna and donate the proceeds to a good cause! Wetlands Park Friends is hosting a sales event in conjunction with the “Life in the Desert Exhibit” featuring the artwork of artist and long-time Park volunteer Marsha Gladding.
The artist, a founding member of Wetlands Park Friends, has graciously donated this collection of “Wetlands Park” artwork for sale to benefit Wetlands Park Friends, the all-volunteer, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting conservation, awareness, and appreciation of the Park through its educational programs and activities.
To learn more, please visit the exhibit located in the Park Information Kiosk during regular operating hours through January 7th.

"Wetlands Park Navigator" Launch Party
2022-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Come join Clark County Wetlands Park and Wetlands Park Friends in the launch of the new Wetlands Park Navigator app. The Park app is free and was created in partnership with Friends, with funding provided by REI Co-op through their community grant program that encourages everyone to enjoy the outdoors. Come to the Park Nature Center, download the app, and try the Navigator out in the Exhibit Gallery and trails. Visit the app launch table and receive prizes and refreshments!

2nd Annual NFL Green Event
2023-02-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
We’re looking for adult volunteers to assist the NFL Green organization in the planting of some perennial stock! If you are interested, please contact us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

Wetlands Art Day
2023-03-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Budding artists of all ages are expected to attend this event in Clark County Wetlands Park, which will provide numerous opportunities for them to explore their creative side. In addition, local artists will be stationed throughout the Park Nature Preserve, showcasing their craft “en plein air” (outdoors). The event is free and open to the public.
Friends will have two tables at the event: (1) an Information Table, where representatives will greet attendees and share details about the Park and the Friends organization; and (2) a Craft Table, where representatives will assist attendees in producing one-of-a-kind wristbands using supplied craft paper, stickers, and coloring supplies!
What Friends Needs: Member volunteers to assist at both Information and Craft Tables in 2-hour shifts (10 AM to 12 PM and 12 PM to 2 PM). If interested please email friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

Inspirada Spring Fest
2023-04-08 11:00 | Inspirada Henderson, 2000 Via Firenze, Henderson, NV, 89044, United States
Friends plans to participate this year at the Inspirada Community’s Spring Fest. Friends representative will be on hand to “chat up” Clark County Wetlans Park and Friends, and if space permits, do a craft.
What Friends Needs: Volunteers to assist at the table for the entire 3-hour shift. Carpooling may be possible. If interested please email friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

A Morning Weir Walk
2023-04-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Welcome to the Water! Please join Ms. Leavitt on a special morning walk through Clark County Wetlands Park’s Nature Preserve to learn how creative and disciplined recycled water management was responsible for enhancing and developing habitats for wildlife and amenities especially constructed for visitor use in the 210-acre site.
This easy, approximately 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour will take place on relatively flat terrain on both paved and packed dirt trails considered handicap accessible. If you are interested in attending but are uncomfortable with the walking distance, let us know in your RSVP and a representative will contact you. Refreshments and social time to follow at the Nature Center after the walk.
Ms. Leavitt was instrumental in the formation and operations of the Park since its inception in the mid-1990’s. Upon her retirement from Park operations in the mid-2000’s, she has actively volunteered in Park programs and the archiving of its historical records. She was also a mastermind behind the creation and founding of Wetlands Park Friends, the all-volunteer, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to support the programs and activities of the Park. For more information, please visit: www.wetlandsparkfriends.org.
Exclusive Pre-Registration for Friends Members (and Guests) April 1-8
Registration will be open to volunteers and the public thereafter subject to availability on Clark County Wetlands Park https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/wetlands_park/interpretiveprograms.php
MEMBERS: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY: friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org

BioBlast
2023-04-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Come out and enjoy your morning at Clark County Wetlands Park! Learn about its Flora and Fauna, and make discoveries on your own! See Friends at the “Plant Table” — a fun time is sure to have!

Dine-O-Blast!
2023-04-29 10:00 - 22:00 | NV
Bring your appetite and participate in Friends first fundraiser, Dine-O-Blast. The event will be held April 29 from 10 AM to 10 PM at Panda Express, located at 5516 Boulder Hwy (Tropicana & Boulder Hwy) in Las Vegas. Dine-O– Blast happens on the same date of Clark County Wetlands Park’s BioBlast (from 10 AM-1 PM in the Nature Center). This Panda Express location is less than five minutes from the Park, so it’s a perfect place to pick up a tasty, fast casual American-Chinese meal after you’ve attended the event, or if you’re just hungry and want to do something good for Friends and the Park.
How does the fundraiser work? Simply print the attached flyer or copy this landing page on your phone and present either at the restaurant when you place your order: https://www.community-fundraiser.com/fundraiser/events/promotions/0c08bd6b-f70a-cb11-0353-6da4670eecab/en/landing

Pollinator Party!!!
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends will be on hand to celebrate the act of pollination at Clark County Wetlands Park! It’s a great activities to bring the kiddies. To sign up go to events.ccwetlandspark.com.

Discovery Day
2023-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
This is a wonderful, in-door event in the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Center that draws a crowd! Friends will be there, chatting up the Park and giving out water bottles (funded by Friends REI-Coop partner) as well as Nature Puzzles produced by Friends Director of Special Projects Cats Sheely, and more! If you have any interest in participating —or donating— please contact us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.

Haunt the Wetlands!!!
2023-10-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
One of Clark County Wetlands Park’s iconic events! A wonderful way to combine kids and costumes, with spooky and educational information about what goes on in the Park after dark…. Reservations are necessary, unless you want to volunteer in setting u[ the experience! Look for Wetlands Park Friends members, who’ll be there to delight you…. If you dare! For more details and reservations, including admission pricing, please visit: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/wetlands_park/events.php

Wetlands Park Friends 4th Annual Meeting
2023-11-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
The Wetlands Park Friends Board of Directors cordially invites its members and donors to its fourth Annual Meeting on Saturday November 11, 2023 at 10 AM. The event will take place in the Nature Center Auditorium of Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122. For more information please call: 702-806-6852.

Wetlands for the Holidays
2023-11-12 13:00 - 2023-12-16 15:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends (Friends) is proud to present: “Wetlands for the Holidays,” an artwork exhibit and sale, Sunday November 12th through Saturday, December 16th at Clark County Wetlands Park’s “The Nest” located in the Nature Center, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas. This event will feature the fine paintings of more than 20 artists who are members of the Nevada Watercolor Society. All the artwork has a “wetlands” theme and comes suitably framed for holiday gift giving or other use. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Nature Center hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM. An Opening Reception will be held from 1 PM to 3 PM on Sunday, November 12th. For more information, please visit: www.wetlandsparkfriends.org.

NFL Green Planting: Clark County Wetlands Park
2023-12-07 08:30 - 11:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
With Super Bowl LVIII fast approaching, NFL Green is stepping up efforts to create a lasting “green legacy” in Clark County. December projects include creating a pollinator garden at Aliante Nature Discovery Park, planting trees to provide shade and cooling at Silver Mesa Recreation Center and planting trees and plants at Clark County Wetlands Park Loop Trailhead, adjacent to the Nature Play Corner. In addition, Ms. Chris Leavitt, President, Wetlands Park Friends, will share remarks.
The National Football League (NFL), Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee, Verizon, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and Las Vegas Raiders have joined forces to implement more than a dozen community greening projects throughout Clark County in the months leading up to Super Bowl.
Location: 6650 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV – Wetlands Loop Trailhead adjoining Nature Play Corner
Description: Thirty-five students from Ferron Elementary will join community volunteers to plant 20 large trees and 38 native plants (total of 58 items for Super Bowl LVIII). The trees and plants will provide pollinator and wildlife habitat, shade, and beauty. This is in partnership with Clark County Wetlands Park and Wetlands Park Friends. This will also connect two projects that were implemented by NFL Green at the Clark County Wetlands and Nature Play Corner during Pro Bowl events.
Come have some fun and join us on December 7, 2023, at 8:30 am. Sign up here.

"Wetlands for the Holidays" Extended through February 3!
2023-12-17 09:00 - 2024-02-03 15:30 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
The Wetlands Park Friends Board is pleased to announce the extension of this popular exhibit and sale of watercolor art produced by artist members of the Nevada Watercolor Society. Enjoy wetlands-themed work produced by accomplished local artists. Purchase a painting by cash, credit card, PayPal, or check. Once your payment is validated, you may take it home with you at time of sale either before or after the Holidays during regular Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Center’s hours: 9 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Please remember to bring your Nature Store rep-initialed receipt when you pick up your painting.

Wetlands Art Day
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Here’s a chance to develop your inner creativity! This is the 2nd Annual Wetlands Art Day, full of great workshops and on the spot opportunities to get yourself into a wetlands-themed project. This activity great for children, too! There will be prizes and a chance to enter into a raffle for a fine painting by a local artist. More details to come.

Inspirada Earth Day / Spring Festival
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Inspirada Henderson, 2000 Via Firenze, Henderson, NV, 89044, United States
Enjoy a day of fun and education! Wetlands Park Friends will be tabling at this event taking place at the Inspirada community. Free and open to the public.

BioBlast!!!
2024-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Explore the Nature Center and Preserve at Clark County Wetlands Park and get insights about the flora and fauna that inhabit four distinct habitats. There’s a lot to explore and learn from area environmental experts and other organizations in the community. Visit Wetlands Park Friends table to win prizes and have fun! This event is great for children and adults.

Discovery Day
2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Chill out!!! It’s hot; it’s June. What to do? Join Wetlands Park Friends in celebrating Discovery Day in Clark County Wetlands Park’s air conditioned Nature Center! Friends, the Park, and other “partners” will be there to remind us all what is out in the Park. Make a variety of fun-filled crafts and play games. All is free and open to the public.

Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series
2024-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
This is the first of three evening lectures presented by Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park:
Topic: “The Amazing Geology of Frenchman Mountain and Rainbow Gardens (and why this area needs a higher level of protection)”
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Rowland is a professor emeritus, UNLV Dept. of Geology
Just beyond the Park’s northeast boundary lie Frenchman Mountain and Rainbow Gardens. This area holds many of the answers to Southern Nevada’s unique history from a geological standpoint. As our region’s urban sprawl continues, Dr. Roland will provide a compelling discussion as to why we need to protect these treasures.
Dr. Stephen Rowland is a professor emeritus in UNLV’s Department of Geology. He received his Ph.D. at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1978. Professor Rowland’s primary studies are in the areas of paleontology, paleoecology, stratigraphy, and the history of geology.

Pollinator Party
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Come Join Us at a Pollinator Party!!! This is a wonderful way to expose youngsters to the world of plant pollination through games, puzzles, and crafts. Friends is managing the craft table, so be sure to drop by and say, “hi”! Event is free and open to children and their parents.

Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are collaborating on a three-part lecture series:
Topic: “Outstanding Hikes in Southern Nevada”
Speaker: Jim Boone, naturalist and educator, and creator of BirdandHike.com
Southern Nevada is a mecca for incredible hikes throughout the seasons, offering rich geologic, biological, and cultural experiences for those who choose to “follow the trail,” or “follow no trail at all.”
An outdoorsman since before birth, Jim attended Humboldt State University (B.S. in Wildlife Management, 1987) and the University of Georgia (M.S. in Forest Resources; Ph.D. in Ecology, 1995). He began building BirdandHike.com, a website that helps people to find peace and solitude in wild places and thereby gain public support for protecting these places for future generations. BirdandHike.com is must read for outdoor enthusiasts at all levels.

Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series
2024-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are collaborating on a three-part lecture series! This third lecture is entitled, “The Diversity and Function of Butterfly and Moth Color Patterns.” The speaker is Dr. Richard Gawne, Curator of Natural History, the Nevada State Museum. Dr. Gawne will provide answers to these and other questions: How have butterflies and moths evolved throughout the ages? How have color and patterns on the wings of these insects impacted the world around them? He will tie his presentation to our local environment.
Dr. Richard “Rick” Gawne is Curator of Natural History for the Nevada State Museum. He is an entomologist who works in the field of evolutionary developmental biology. Richard completed his Ph.D. at Duke University, and subsequently held postdoctoral positions at the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (Vienna, Austria), and Tufts University (Boston, USA). In addition, he has been a visitor at several national and international institutions. This includes a Fulbright fellowship awarded to study at the University of Copenhagen’s Center for Social Evolution, and a stay at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Entomology). For more information: https://www.lasvegasnvmuseum.org/.

Friends, Park Add 4th Lecture to Wetlands in the Summer Series: "Ice Age Wetlands in the Las Vegas Valley"
2024-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Clark County Wetlands Park and the Wetlands Park Friends are pleased to announce that they have added a September presentation to their “Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series.” On Wednesday, September 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Park’s Nature Center Auditorium, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, off Tropicana Avenue. No registration is required—simply walk in and enjoy! Light refreshments will be provided during the event.
The September lecture is entitled, “Ice Age Wetlands in the Las Vegas Valley,” which will be presented by “Dr. Ranger” Lauren Parry, a paleontologist and Park Ranger at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in the upper Las Vegas Wash, Nevada.
For over 100 years, scientific investigation has revealed stories of our past at Tule Springs Fossil Beds. Stories of past environments, animals, and people have been interpreted from the rock, fossil, and archeological records of the Tule Springs area, but how have those stories evolved with us? This talk will explore the natural history of the Ice Age Las Vegas and how water has transformed the Valley for the last 570,000 years. Learn how science can evolve and reframe our past with new perspectives and technology.
Throughout her career and schooling, Parry has conducted fieldwork on Nevada’s public lands, managed fossil museum collections, researched the lives of extinct mammoths, and is now helping to build a new fossil park from the ground up. She earned her doctorate in paleontology from UNLV in 2020 and enjoys using her background and expertise to collaborate with other scientists, artists, educators, and planners. Learning is her passion, and she hopes to connect the community to park science and place-based history.
Photo credit: Desert Research Institute

Wetlands for the Holidays: A Call for Art Submissions
2024-10-12 | Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, United States
Clark County Wetlands Park & Wetlands Park Friends Present, “Wetlands for the Holidays, an Art Exhibition and Sales Event, “12×12 Days of Merrymaking!”
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 through Saturday, January 24, 2025. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Nature Center hours.
An Opening Reception will be held Saturday, November 9th from 1 PM to 3 PM. ***Park Volunteers & Staff, Friends Members, & Artists & Their Colleagues Are Invited! (as well as visiting Park Guests)***
Where: The Nest, the gallery located in Clark County Wetlands Park’s Nature Center
What: Fifty pieces of Wetlands-inspired contemporary artwork from local Clark County artists will be on display. All work will be produced on a 12-inch by 12-inch size canvas or smaller.
Artwork to be curated by internationally renown artist and Las Vegas gallerist Nancy Good.
Why: All artwork will be on sale for Holiday gift-giving (or what have you). All work will be priced at $150.
Proceeds from the sale will be split between the artist and Wetlands Park Friends, the all-volunteer, nonprofit organization supporting the Park’s programs and activities.

***Are you an artist? If you are over 18 and a resident of Clark County, you’re welcome to submit your work for consideration! For details, please visit: https://forms.gle/FRaDv4FsxvyjbeYh6
Call for Art ends October 12***
