Family-Friendly Events In Inspirada and Henderson
The Inspirada community is where neighbors aren’t just neighbors, they’re your friends. Residents valley-wide come together for a variety of fun community events, and there is always something for everyone!
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Wetlands in the Summer: An Evening Lecture Series
July 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeWetlands Park Friends and Clark County Parks & Recreation
Come join us for three outstanding lectures on important environmental topics presented by prominent area experts! All lectures will take place at the Park’s Nature Center Auditorium from 6PM to 8PM. These events are open to the public and are free of charge. Light refreshments will be served.
July 17
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 no trail at all.”
August 7
Topic: “The Diversity and Function of Butterfly and Moth Color Patterns”
Speaker: Dr. Richard Gawne, Curator of Natural History, the Nevada State Museum, LV
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 into our local environment. For more information, please visit: www.wetlandsparkfriends.org.