Local events
Jan. 31
What: Fresh52 Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 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: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 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. 1
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting, “Orchids of Ecuador,” presented by Ron Parsons
When: 1:30-5 p.m.; meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Info: Free; for more information, call 702-845-4872.
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. 5
What: The Green Chefs Farmers Market — Springs Preserve
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., every Thursday
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Info: Cost varies by product; cash only.
What: Country Fresh 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
Feb. 6
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens tours
When: 10 a.m.-noon each Friday through May
Where: 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Free. To join, meet in front lobby at 10 a.m. Walking shoes, sun protection and water suggested. For more information, call 702-257-5555.
What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
What: Country Fresh Farmers Market
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com.
Feb. 7
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Shin-Pu-Tai rikka
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; the park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance and day or days.
Feb. 9
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Shin-Pu-Tai rikka
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; the park complex one block south of Craig Road, North Las Vegas
Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance and day or days.
Feb. 10
What: Sunset Garden Club meeting: “Paint a Loving Pot,” led by club members
When: Noon.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Info: Free, open to public. Supplies provided. Visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.
Feb. 14
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop: “Gardening in Small Places: Vegetables,” taught by Angela O’Callaghan
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Pre-registration required; $25 fee includes class materials. To register, contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573; to register online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-small-places-vegetable-gardening-tickets-13735574473.
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Feb. 26
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society workshop on “Roses Only Garden or Cottage Style Garden,” by master gardener and rosarian Don Fabbi.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
