Events Calendar
April 9, 2016 - 7:00 am
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 on Online Registration.
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: 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
April 10
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
April 12
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.
What: The program for this month’s Sunset Garden Club meeting is “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
What: Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society monthly meeting. New members are welcome. Program is on how to plant rooted cuttings into small cups.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Nevada Gardens Clubs, 3333 W. Washington Ave. in Lorenzi Park
Info: Call Barbara at 702-459-4633
April 13
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
April 14
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
April 15
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
April 16
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
April 28
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society meeting will review highlights from the rose show.
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.
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