The Clark County Wetlands Park, located at 7050 Wetlands Park Lane off Tropicana Avenue, is proud to showcase Wetlands Threads: An Art Quilt Exhibit.
The show features members of Art Quilters Etc, a group of approximately 50 talented artists who work in many mediums but primarily in fabric. The exhibit is on display at the Nature Center Information Kiosk until Sept. 30.
The Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments during a reception on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
There are many other opportunities to discover nature through art at Wetlands Park. Guest Artist Workshops led by community artists are available on the first Saturday of each month for $20. Nature Journaling Workshops for teens and adults ages 15 and up are on the third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. for $15. Nature Art for Kids is offered on the first Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. for $5; those ages four and up can attend. Learn more about these programs at www.programs.ccwetlandspark.com.
As one of the largest urban wetlands in the Southwest, Clark County Wetlands Park is mostly undeveloped and shaped by urban water runoff and reclaimed water that flows through the Las Vegas Wash and into Lake Mead. More than 300 species of birds and 70 species of mammals and reptiles have been spotted in the park, including beavers, coyotes, bobcats, and snakes.
The Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and hosts a variety of programming activities. Park outdoor hours are dawn to dusk, seven days a week. To find out more, visit the Wetlands Park pages of Clark County’s Parks and Recreation Department at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov. You also can follow Clark County Wetlands Park on social media at CCWetlandsPark.