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SUMMARY:Wetlands for the Holidays: A Call for Art Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Wetlands Park & Wetlands Park Friends Present\, “Wetlands for the Holidays\, an Art Exhibition and Sales Event\, “12×12 Days of Merrymaking!” \nWhen: Saturday\, November 9\, 2024 through Saturday\, January 24\, 2025. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Nature Center hours. \nAn 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)*** \nWhere: The Nest\, the gallery located in Clark County Wetlands Park’s Nature Center \nWhat: 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. \nArtwork to be curated by internationally renown artist and Las Vegas gallerist Nancy Good. \nWhy: All artwork will be on sale for Holiday gift-giving (or what have you). All work will be priced at $150. \nProceeds 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. \n  \n***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 \nCall for Art ends October 12*** \n  \n 
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-for-the-holidays-a-call-for-art-submissions/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetlands for the Holidays: 12x12 Days of Merrymaking!
DESCRIPTION:This year Clark County resident artists will be showcasing their Wetlands Park-inspired art at Wetlands for the Holidays\, a holiday-timed exhibition and sales event at The Nest\, a gallery located at Clark County Wetlands Park’s Nature Center\, Las Vegas\, Nevada. The exhibition is curated/juried by Artist/Gallerist Nancy Good and facilitated by Wetlands Park Friends\, the nonprofit supporting the Park. All work must be no greater than 12″ on any side\, INCLUDING FRAME (if framed). All work is priced at $150\, with half the money going to the artist\, and half going to Wetlands Park Friends for Park programs and activities.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-for-the-holidays-12x12-days-of-merrymaking/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Burrowing Owls
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Park’s Nature Center Auditorium \nSpeaker: Rick Walker\, D.D.S.\, M.Ed.\, Burrowing Owl Monitor \nThe Rainbow Owl Preserve\, Northwest Las Vegas \n  \nThis lecture is bound to shed some curious details about the peculiar behavior and habits of the burrowing owl  From their quirky appearance and unique adaptations\, desert habitat (above and below ground)\, migration patterns\, and more\, you are bound to learn something new!  The “family-friendly” program is open to the public and free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. \nRick Walker is an outdoor photographer and monitor of the Rainbow Owl Preserve in northwest Las Vegas. He is a retired professor from UNLV School of Dental Medicine. \nFor more information\, please visit the calendar on our home page: www.wetlandsparkfriends.org.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/the-secret-lives-of-burrowing-owls/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250323T130000
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SUMMARY:Wetlands Art Day
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all! Clark County Wetlands Park’s Wetlands Art Day is a day for young and old to explore their artistic roots! The Wetlands Park Friends table will include a “hand out” Ladybug craft project\, to be done later at home. So much fun!!! There are a wide range of interesting media to explore and people to meet! And\, you can “walk the Park\,” too\, you like! The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-art-day-3/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T130000
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SUMMARY:BioBlast
DESCRIPTION:You will have a blast at BioBlast\, an event created and produced by Clark County Wetlands Park. It’s all about the flora\, fauna\, and environment found in the Park and southern Nevada. Stop by stations throughout the Nature Center and Nature Preserve. Learn about a wide range of topics and find out how they enable critical habitats and animal\, bird\, insect\, and plant species to adapt\, survive and thrive in this corner of the driest desert in North America! Lots of hands-on activities to be found at BioBlast\, too! The Wetlands Park Friends table showcases the various native plant species found in the Park. There’ll be lots of fun and games there! The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/bioblast-3/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in the Summer Lecture Series: Birds of Wetlands Park
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are pleased to present a second season consisting of five evening summer lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Park’s Auditorium\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV 89122. Light refreshments will be served. \nLecture 1 of 5: “Birds of Wetlands Park”\n \nSpeaker: Dave Anderson\, photographer\, filmmaker\, writer\, and owner/operator of The Wild Sights in Southern Nevada\n\nClark County Wetlands Park is a tremendous location to see a variety of birds. Local birding guide and photographer\, Dave Anderson\, will show images and videos of some of his favorite species. He will share his tips on how to find and identify birds. Dave will also talk about the challenges our local birds are facing and actions we can take to help our weathered friends. \nQuestions? Please email us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-in-the-summer-lecture-series-1-of-5-2/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in the Summer Lecture Series: Over Two Decades of Conservation: The Story of the Relict Leopard Frog
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are pleased to present a second season consisting of five evening summer lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Park’s Auditorium\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV 89122. Light refreshments will be served. \nDate: Thursday\, June 12\nTime: 6 PM to 8 PM\n \nLecture 2 of 5: “Over Two Decades of Conservation: The Story of the Relict Leopard Frog”\n \nSpeaker: Jef Jaeger\, UNLV Associate Professor in Residence with the School of Life Sciences\nEndemic to southern Nevada\, the Relict Leopard Frog suffered a substantial decline in range and numbers by the end of the 20th century. In 2001\, the species became the focus of an intensive\, multiagency conservation effort that is centered on managing populations and systematic monitoring. Professor Jaeger’s presentation will focus on the history of this conservation program\, along with its successes\, setbacks\, and limitations. \nQuestions? Please email us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-in-the-summer-lecture-series-2-of-5/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in the Summer Lecture Series: “Desert National Wildlife Refuge: A Review of the Largest Wildlife Refuge in the Contiguous US”
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are pleased to present a second season consisting of five evening summer lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Park’s Auditorium\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV 89122. Light refreshments will be served: \nLecture 3 of 5: “Desert National Wildlife Refuge: A Review of the Largest Wildlife Refuge in the Contiguous US” \nSpeaker: Mackenzie Moss\, Wildlife Refuge Specialist Research Associate\, Desert National Wildlife Refuge  \nThe Desert National Wildlife Refuge is the largest wildlife refuge in the contiguous US and is a place rich with beauty\, history\, and biodiversity. This presentation will talk about what the refuge is and how it operates\, with an emphasis on water resources and wildlife managemen \nQuestions? Please email us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org. \n 
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-in-the-summer-lecture-series-1-of-5-3/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Party!!!
DESCRIPTION:Come join other families for a fun\, learning experience for young and old! Wetlands Park Friends will be overseeing the “Butterflies on Parade” table\, where you can produce a butterfly of your dreams… and parade it around the event! Please note:  you must register and pay $5 per child for this. For more info and to register\, go to https://tinyurl.com/mjctbtsw.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/pollinator-party-3/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stalking Twilight
DESCRIPTION:Experience Wetlands Park at night! Go on a group walk with a Wetlands Park naturalist and explore the Nature Preserve under the full moon. Look for bats\, beavers\, raccoons and other night creatures. Wetlands Park Friends members will be there to help you view the moon and other celestial bodies through binoculars. And score some celestial candy!  The Wetlands Park Nature Store and Exhibit Gallery will be open. All ages welcome. Space is limited\, please register in advance. All ages welcome. Registration and fee for all participants is required. For more information\, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/hejs4mew.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/stalking-twilight/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series’ Lecture Four of Five: The Desert Scrub: A Walk Along the Uplands of the Las Vegas Wash
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are pleased to present a second season consisting of five evening summer lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Park’s Auditorium\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV 89122. Light refreshments will be served. More details to come\, when they are available. Questions? Please email us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org. \nThe Las Vegas Wash (Wash) bisects Clark County Wetlands Park and is the primary drainage channel for the Las Vegas Valley. The most extensive\, but least visited area in Clark County Wetlands Park is the upland desert scrub habitat found on the north side of the Park. This habitat encompasses a diverse range of plants and wildlife species not found in other parts of the Park. Mr. Rice will showcase some of the unique species that you can find in this area. \nNick Rice is a Senior Environmental Biologist with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and has been with the cooperative agency for over 20 years. SNWA is one of 26 member agencies of the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee (LVWCC). The LVWCC is comprised of federal\, state\, and local agency partners along with environmental groups\, the University of Las Vegas\, and citizen members. The LVWCC has spent over 25 years working to stabilize and enhance the Wash\, reducing erosion\, improving water quality\, and creating habitat. \nSpeaker: Nick Rice\, Senior Environmental Biologist\, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-in-the-summer-an-evening-lecture-series-lecture-four-of-five-the-desert-scrub-a-walk-along-the-uplands-of-the-las-vegas-wash/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in the Summer Lecture Series: “How to Fly in the Dark: the Bats of Southern Nevada”
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Park Friends and Clark County Wetlands Park are pleased to present a second season consisting of five evening summer lectures that are free and open to the public.  The fifth of five events is on September 18\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will take place at the Wetlands Park 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 lectures will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Park’s Auditorium\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV 89122. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Please email us at friends@wetlandsparkfriends.org. \nThursday        “How to Fly in the Dark: the Bats of Southern Nevada”  \nSept. 18           \n Speaker:         Dr. Sean Neiswenter\, Associate Professor in Residence at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas \nBats are the only mammals capable of powered flight… and they do it in the dark… while eating breakfast. In this talk\, Dr. Neiswenter will introduce you to some of the diversity of bats you will see flying around Clark County Wetlands Park and other areas of Las Vegas. He also will explore the amazing adaptations bats have that allow them to navigate the night skies and share museum specimens\, so you can see them up close. He will end the talk by presenting research he and colleagues have conducted over the years on one of his favorite southern Nevada bat species. \nDr. Neiswenter is an Associate Professor in Residence at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas and has over 20 years of experience working with all things hairy: mammals. His own research focuses on carnivores\, rodents\, and bats. He uses old-school field work and cutting-edge lab techniques to address contemporary issues regarding biodiversity\, conservation\, human-wildlife interactions\, and disease. In addition\, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Mammalogy\, Conservation Biology\, Human Anatomy\, and Systematics. His most recent teaching endeavor is a National Science Foundation-funded Course Based Undergraduate Research Experience\, where students conduct original research in respiratory physiology with the goal of publishing their results in peer-reviewed journals. In his free time\, he enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with his partner\, two sons\, and two dogs.
URL:https://wetlandsparkfriends.org/event/wetlands-in-the-summer-lecture-series-1-of-5-5/
LOCATION:Clark County Wetlands Park\, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
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