Local events
Jan. 24
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Pruning,” taught by Angela O’Callaghan. Topics cover pruning fruit trees, ornamentals and desert plants.
When: 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Class space is limited and pre-registration is 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-pruning-tickets-13733087033.
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: 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
Jan. 25
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
Jan. 29
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
Jan. 30
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, open to public. Based on the interests of tour participants, master gardeners will highlight appropriate plants and explain their landscape uses and cultivation. To join, meet in the front lobby at 10 a.m. Walking shoes, sun protection and water are suggested. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.
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. 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.
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: Class space is limited and pre-registration is 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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