Las Vegas Springs Preserve Facts: Opening on June 8, 2007, the Las Vegas Springs Preserve is a fascinating cultural and historical center where visitors can take a journey into Las Vegas' past as well as learn how to make eco-friendly decisions to preserve Las Vegas' future. The 180 acre Preserve is situated on historic landmarked site known as the "birthplace of Las Vegas" as it served as the original source of water for native peoples thousands of years ago and later for non-indigenous settlers.
In 2009 the Las Vegas Springs Preserve will also be the new home for the Nevada State Museum.
Visitor Attractions - The ORIGEN Experience:
The Springs Preserve offers visitors a hands-on approach to understanding the fascinating history and fragile eco-system of the Las Vegas Valley.
The Preserve has two main galleries, the ORIGEN Experience and the Desert Living Center. The ORIGEN Experience enables visitors to sense the historic essence of the land. ORIGEN exhibits include a "real" flash flood, a gallery on the cultural history of the area and replicas of an ancestral pueblan village.
The Springs Preserve offers visitors a hands-on approach to understanding the fascinating history and fragile eco-system of the Las Vegas Valley.
The Preserve has two main galleries, the ORIGEN Experience and the Desert Living Center. The ORIGEN Experience enables visitors to sense the historic essence of the land. ORIGEN exhibits include a "real" flash flood, a gallery on the cultural history of the area and replicas of an ancestral pueblan village.
Kids can dig for and identify fossils and view live exhibits of local flora and fauna including bats, a gray fox and a (slightly ominous) tarantula.
The Desert Living Center and "Green" Facts about the Preserve : The Desert Living Center offers classes, training and exhibits that help residents learn practical tips about eco-friendly living that enable them to protect our precious resources yet still maintain a nice quality of life. The DLC structure itself has been constructed mainly with sustainable and reclaimed resources.
A goal of the Preserve is to achieve a Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating. To achieve this goal, the Preserve follows guidelines from the U.S. Green Building Council utilizing solar and natural energy, sustainable and reclaimed materials and recycled water.
A goal of the Preserve is to achieve a Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating. To achieve this goal, the Preserve follows guidelines from the U.S. Green Building Council utilizing solar and natural energy, sustainable and reclaimed materials and recycled water.
Other Attractions :
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve offers a recreated desert wetland, a gift shop, a children's playground with oversized replicas of various wildlife, a resource library, educational video games and a Nature Exchange, where kids can trade in their own shells, stones and other artifacts for other like items. There are also nature trails and 8 acres of gardens with over 1,200 plants species on site. An 1,800-seat amphitheater provides nighttime entertainment
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve offers a recreated desert wetland, a gift shop, a children's playground with oversized replicas of various wildlife, a resource library, educational video games and a Nature Exchange, where kids can trade in their own shells, stones and other artifacts for other like items. There are also nature trails and 8 acres of gardens with over 1,200 plants species on site. An 1,800-seat amphitheater provides nighttime entertainment
Coming soon is the Springs Preserve Cafe operated by Wolfgang Puck with a view of the Strip skyline and in 2009 the Nevada State Museum will relocate to the Preserve.
About the Design: The project was designed by Luchessi Galati, Paul Steelman Design Group and Tate Syder Kimsey Architects. General Contractors were J.A. Tiberti Consturction and Whiting-Turner Contracting. The cost was $250 million and was in planning for ten years. The total building space once the Nevada State Museum is completed will be 253,985 sq. ft.
Las Vegas Springs Preserve Visitor Information:
Location:
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve is located at:
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
(between I-95 and Alta Drive. Across from Meadows Mall)
(702) 822-8344
Web site:
www.springspreserve.org
Location:
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve is located at:
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
(between I-95 and Alta Drive. Across from Meadows Mall)
(702) 822-8344
Web site:
www.springspreserve.org
Admission:
Adults: $18.95
NV Residents: $14.95
Kids Ages 5-17: $10.95
Kids under 5 are free.
Students and Seniors (65+): $17.05 (bring ID)
Hours:
Seven Days a Week, 10 a.m - 10 p.m.