Farmers markets and gardening events around town
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering its Junior Master Gardener program, an eight-session class in which children ages 7-12 experience hands-on gardening activities while learning about plants, water, soil, vegetables and more.
When: 9 a.m.-noon, twice monthly
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: $52 for eight sessions
Info: Students must register to participate. Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive, between Rosemary Park and Oval Park drives
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: 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
Feb. 14
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
Feb. 16
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.
Feb. 17
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Bruce Trent Park
When: 2-6 p.m.
Where: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. at Vegas Drive
Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas
Feb. 18
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Gardens Park
When: 2-6 p.m.
Where: 10401 Gardens Park Drive at Town Center Drive
Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas
Feb. 19
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: 10 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
Feb. 20
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop: "Gardening in Small Places: Vegetables"
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: $25 includes class materials
Info: Class space is limited and preregistration is required. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
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
Feb. 25
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society offer an educational meeting on fertilizers and soil amendments, presented by master gardener Judith Kafantaris.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Call the master gardener help desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardners@unce.unr.edu.
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