Local events
May 5
What: Country Fresh farmers market .
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Go solar. Find out what it takes to go solar and how to reduce your carbon footprint and become energy independent .
Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
May 7
What: Fresh52 farmers and artisan market.
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
What: Healthy and Water-efficient Lawns. Learn how to design and install a functional, water-efficient lawn, as well as ways to upgrade your existing irrigation system.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
What: Plant introduction tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Prepare Your Garden for Summer. Learn how to keep your garden thriving in the heat.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Growing Herbs. Participants will learn about and plant herbs.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Summer Bloomers. Participants will learn about which plants offer summer blooms that won't fade as temperatures soar.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Herbal Teas. Participants will make and sample herbal teas.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
May 8
What: Fresh52 farmers and artisan market.
Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
May 14
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used to create rikkas. The Monday session is geared toward beginners. Preparations begin for the June visit of a visiting professor from Japan.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered May 16 and 17.
Info: 496-3763 for location and more information
n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
