Events
May 14
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will hold a one-day workshop “Gardening in Small Places: Solving Garden Problems.”
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: $25 fee covers class materials
Info: Preregistration is required. Email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive
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: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension master gardeners offer themed spring garden tour: “Hot Summer Colors/Preparing for Summer.”
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Lifelong Long Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
Cost: Free to the public
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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
May 15
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
May 17
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.
May 18
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
May 19
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
May 20
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: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension-trained master gardeners offer guided tours of the Demonstration &Test Gardens. (Self-guided tours are 8 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.)
When: 10 a.m.
Where: 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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
May 21
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
May 26
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society education meeting: “Preparing Your Rose Garden for Summer Heat”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
June 8
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will hold a registration session for its fall 2016 master gardener training. Another registration session will be held June 22.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Preregistration is required. Call Lori Leas 702-257-5501 or email leasl@unce.unr.edu. Indicate registration date of your choice.
June 11
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will hold a one-day workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Organic Gardening.”
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: $25 fee that covers class materials
Info: Class space is limited to 25 and preregistration is required. To register, call 702-257-5573 or email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu.
June 12
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting “Old World Orchids,” presented by Cathy Loftfield.
When: Social hour begins at 1 p.m.; meeting is at 2 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Library Meeting Room, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Cost: Fee and open to the public
Info: Call 702-845-4872
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