Events
Sept. 3
What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive
Info: For more information, call 702-832-1000.
What: Fresh52 Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Saturday
Where: 9100 Tule Spring Road
Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
What: Gardens guided walk. Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.
When: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; also Sunday
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 702-822-7700
Sept. 4
What: Fresh52 Farmers Market
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
Sept. 6
What: Mulch is available at both the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard and the Lifelong Learning Center.
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday at the Research Center; 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Lifelong Learning Center
Where: Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas; Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: Mulch is free if loaded by individual and $2 per tractor scoop loaded. Only self-loading at Lifelong Learning Center.
Info: Contact the Research Center at 702-786-4361 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.
Sept. 7
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Cora Coleman Senior Center have partnered for the Eat Smart Live Strong program, a four-session nutrition and horticulture series that incorporates herb growing and plant care with the use of herbs in seasoning recipes.
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane
Info: To register for this series, call 702-455-7617. For more information on the program, call Mary Wilson at 702-257-5507 or email wilsonm@unce.unr.edu.
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Bruce Trent Park
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. at Vegas Drive
Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas
Sept. 8
What: Henderson Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Gardens Park
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: 10401 Gardens Park Drive at Town Center Drive
Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas
Sept. 9
What: Green Chefs Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Senior Center of Boulder City, 813 Arizona St.
Info: Call 702-293-0716 or visit www.thegreenchefs.com.
What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
What: Henderson Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension-trained master gardeners offer guided tours of Demonstration &Test Gardens.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
Sept. 10
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will present a workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Using Native and Desert Adapted Plants in the Landscape.”
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited and pre-registration is required. Email Elain Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will present “Getting Started as a Desert Gardener.”
When: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Cost: Free
Info: Register online via the city of Henderson website.
Sept. 11
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting. Diana Smith presents “What Kind of Orchid Is It?”
When: Social hour begins at 1 p.m.; meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: Call 702-845-4872
Sept. 12
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers hands-on demonstration of seasonal rose care.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Rose Garden, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
Sept. 16
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Herds and Harvest Programs is offering “Hops: The Art of Fermentation.”
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 7830 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Cost: $35, which covers course materials, refreshments and lunch.
Info: Register online at https://lasvegashopsworkshop.eventbrite.com
Sept. 22
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society offer the workshop “How to Prepare Your Rose Garden for Fall Blooms.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
