Each month, the Nevada Department of Wildlife will present a different topic! See program description for this month's event.
June 27th - Boating Safety Awareness
Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife to learn some of the basics of boating. Whether you have been boating all your life or you’re new to boating, there will be good information for everyone. Where can you go boating? What are some laws and regulations you need to know about? What type of life jacket is best? These are just a few of the topics we will cover.
July 18th - Living With Wildlife: Rattlesnakes
Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife for a presentation on our native rattlesnakes and learn about the iconic reptiles we share our desert home with. During this program we’ll dive into what snakes are out in the desert, how they survive in such a harsh environment, and how we can safely coexist with them.
Aug 15th - Living With Wildlife: Coyotes
Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife to learn how we can exist with our wild neighbors. During this coyote-specific family program, we will learn about coyote biology, what to do when you come across a coyote visitor in your neighborhood, how to discourage them from getting too cozy in your yard, and more.
Sept 19th - Living With Wildlife
Have you ever seen a coyote strolling through your neighborhood? Has a duck turned your backyard into its new home? We will learn what to do if you find a baby bird on the sidewalk, how to discourage wildlife from getting too cozy in your yard, and more.
Oct 17th - Nocturnal Animals
Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife to discover a world that awakens when the sun goes down. Who are these wild night dwellers? Learn about the unique adaptations, ecological significance, and conservation challenges faced by the nocturnal animals that call our desert home.
Nov 14th - Fishing Nevada
Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife to learn about fishing here in Southern NV. We'll go over different species of fish, how to catch them, and where to fish here in the valley. This class is great for beginners and will include information about equipment you need to get started.
Dec 12th - Living With Wildlife
Have you ever seen a coyote strolling through your neighborhood? Has a duck turned your backyard into its new home? We will learn what to do if you find a baby bird on the sidewalk, how to discourage wildlife from getting too cozy in your yard, and more.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Preschoolers | Kids | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Environment & Nature | Education & Literacy |
Mon, Aug 19 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Aug 20 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Aug 21 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Aug 22 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Aug 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Aug 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Aug 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
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