Events
Aug. 27
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 Extension will hold an open house for its Junior Master Gardener Program in the south part of valley. Attendees will view projects and collect information on the upcoming fall sessions. Registration for the fall sessions will be available.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email jonsonk@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
Aug. 28
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
Aug. 30
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.
Aug. 31
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
Sept. 1
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
Sept. 2
What: Green Chefs Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Senior Center of Boulder City, 813 Arizona St.
Info: Call 702-293-0716 or visit www.thegreenchefs.com.
What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
What: Henderson Farmers Market
When: 9 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
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.
Sept. 3
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
Sept. 7
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Cora Coleman Senior Center have partnered for the Eat Smart Live Strong program, a four-session nutrition and horticulture series that incorporates herb growing and plant care with the use of herbs in seasoning recipes.
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane
Info: To register for this series, call the center at 702-455-7617. For more information on the program, call Mary Wilson at 702-257-5507 or email wilsonm@unce.unr.edu.
Sept. 10
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will present a workshop on Gardening in Small Places: Using Native and Desert Adapted Plants in the Landscape
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited and pre-registration is required. Email Elain Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will present Getting Started as a Desert Gardener. Master gardener Don Fabbi discusses basics of irrigation and soil preparation.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Cost: Free
Info: Register online via the city of Henderson website.
Sept. 11
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting: Diana Smith presents “What Kind of Orchid Is It?”
When: Social hour begins at 1 p.m.; meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: Call 702-845-4872
Sept. 12
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers hands-on demonstration of seasonal rose care
When: 9-11 a.m.
Where: Rose Garden, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
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