Local events

March 25

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: 2-5 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

March 27

What: Spring plant sale. Desert-adapted plant species will be sold, including some not found at area nurseries. Also experts will be on hand to offer tips on planting and care.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: Free admission to sale; regular admission prices apply for museums and galleries

Info: 822-7700

What: Rose demonstration. Members of the Las Vegas Rose Society will be on hand to answer questions and distribute literature about roses.

Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Cost: Free

Info: 522-1724

What: Flower Arrangers' Guild of Nevada Garden Clubs annual spring show. Theme of the event is "Marching to the Tune of the Great Composers," which will be reflected in the design and horticulture classes. Plant and garden-related items will be sold.

Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.

When: noon to 4 p.m.; also Sunday, March 28

Cost: Free

April 1

What: Water Smart by Design; class 1. Discover the seven steps of Water Smart landscaping, the basics of landscape design, how to select a theme and the plants that will bring it to life, and how to plant and maintain your new living work of art. Design 1-4 must be taken as a series. Design 5 and 6 can be taken as stand alone classes. Classes continue on Thursday evenings.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: For the six-class series, $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers; for classes 1-4, $28 members, $36 nonmembers; design 5 or 6, $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

April 2

What: Myron Martin. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Martin, president and CEO of The Smith Center for Performing Arts, will discuss how the cultural center will impact the city and the downtown area in particular.

Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-176

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 599-3093 or e-mail lvdc@lvdesign
center.com; reservations requested

April 3

What: ABCs of herbs. Participants will learn all about herbs and what types are good to grow in your garden.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $10 adults, $8 children 5-17; $2 discount for members

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

What: Plant a seed. Visitors to the Nature Exchange will plant a native seed and make a handmade newspaper pot.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.