Local Events
March 19, 2016 - 7:00 am
March 19
What: Join University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for a one-day workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Composting.”
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: $25 fee which covers class materials
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required by calling 702-257-5573 or emailing Elaine Fagin at fagine@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
Info: 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: University of Nevada Cooperative Extensions will hold themed garden tour “Springs Has Sprung,” an introduction to spring gardening.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: Free to the public
Info: Participants should come dressed for being outdoors. Plant lists will be provided. For more information, call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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
March 20
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
March 22
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.
March 23
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
March 24
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
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society are offering Rose Show preparation tips in preparation for the April event.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
March 25
What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-3 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
April 2
What: Color &Paint Seminar, presented by GMJ Interiors
When: 9-10 a.m.
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 8020 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Cost: Free
Info: Registration is required by calling 702-2697001.
April 9
What: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will hold a one-day workshop, “Gardening in Small Places: Understanding Your Irrigation.”
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: $25, which includes class materials
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and pre-registration is required. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension master gardeners will offer the class “Water in the Desert.” Learn how to water in gallons (not minutes) so that your landscape will thrive, not just survive.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Cost: Free
Info: Pre-registration is requested by going online to www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and clicking Online Registration.
April 12
What: Sunset Garden Club meeting: “Preparation for Flower Show,” by Marci Brown
When: Noon
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: Visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.
Email calendar events to jescheid@reviewjournal.com.