Desert National Wildlife Refuge

07/25/2026

Escape the heat with refuge staff at the Corn Creek Visitor Center on Saturday, August 8th, from 10am-12pm for a creative drop-in activity to craft your own wildlife-inspired paper fan. Discover how desert plants and animals adapt to survive in summer’s extreme conditions!

07/18/2026

Want see how this mask turns into a sidewinder? Slither your way to Tala Cox's Mojave Mask table this Saturday to see! Her other Mojave creations will also be on display.

Did you know that the sidewinders unique style of moving not only helps it move fast but also helps it stay cool by reducing the time it's body touches the hot ground?

06/28/2026

Pollinator Week wrap-up! While Corn Creek at Desert NWR is a paradise for desert pollinators, you don't need space the size of the refuge to help. From planting native, flowering plants to changing how you "clean up" your outdoor space, there are simple steps you can take to help pollinators around where you live. Learn to be a good pollinator host!

Establishing an inviting environment for pollinators can enhance any area into a vibrant oasis year-round. At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we proudly welcome pollinators. You can roll out a welcome mat for pollinators too, no matter where you live!

06/27/2026

Artist Tala Cox will be at the Corn Creek visitor center on Sunday, June 28. If you are interested in learning more about how her artwork comes to life, stop by her table in the visitor center tomorrow. Tala's current mask series focuses on the wildlife of the Mojave Desert.

06/25/2026

It's National Pollinator Week! Every June we celebrate the birds, insects, mammals, and more that keep our ecosystems and food production running. What does it take for pollinators to have a good "house" to live in? You can learn more with "Pollinator Bunch Go House Hunting."

On Habitat Hunters, our pollinator bunch is searching for their own perfect places to call home, and every species needs something a little different to thrive especially when it comes to food sources and nesting sites. Pollinators are responsible for many of the foods we eat, like blueberries, almo...

06/10/2026

As part of our Art in Nature series, artist Bobbie Ann Howell will lead a cut paper workshop this Saturday, 11am-2pm!! Bobbie Ann brought her stunning cut paper works to the Corn Creek Changing Gallery last year. Now you can learn the technique!

Indoor workshop - Spots Limited - Supplies Provided - Ages 12 to adult
Registration Required: [email protected]

Photo and original artwork by Bobbie Ann Howell

06/09/2026

One of the Corn Creek critters has the great honor of being the national "Fish of the Week." Listen to the podcast to learn more about the Pahrump poolfish!

06/04/2026

Did you know that Mojave desert tortoises can live for approximately 50 to 80 years and spend as much as nine months each year inside their burrows? Learn more about tortoises and other iconic desert wildlife this Saturday, June 6, from 10 am - 12 pm. LUGVegas (LEGO® Users Group of Southern Nevada), Tule Springs Fossil Beds, and the refuge staff host a free drop-in program where all ages can learn through hands-on activities and custom builds inspired by Mojave desert wildlife.

Photo Credit: LUGVegas (LEGO® Users Group of Southern Nevada)

06/01/2026

New Visitor Center Hours! For July & August, the Corn Creek visitor center will be open Friday-Monday, 8:00am-3:00pm. It will be closed Tuesday-Thursday. Corn Creek trails, bathrooms, and drinking water are available sunrise to sunset, every day.

Photo: Renee Tressler/USFWS

05/30/2026

Nevada's state bird, Mountain Bluebirds, can be spotted on the refuge during the summer at higher elevations and during the winter at lower ones. Join LUGVegas (LEGO® Users Group of Southern Nevada), Tule Springs Fossil Beds, and staff at the Corn Creek Visitor Center on June 6th from 10 am - 12 pm for an engaging drop-in program. Enjoy creative builds inspired by Mojave wildlife, while learning about a variety of desert species through hands-on interactive activities.

Photo Credit: LUGVegas (LEGO® Users Group of Southern Nevada)