Local events
Oct. 18
What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., upper level of Desert Living Center
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.
Info: 822-7700
Oct. 19
What: Country Fresh farmers market.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market
Where: 501 Las Vegas Blvd.
When: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676
What: Winder Farms farmers market
Where: Galleria at Sunset mall, south parking lot, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson
When: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Oct. 20
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552
What: Backyard habitat and patio conservation
Clark County Cooperative Extension's master gardeners, along with the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department, are presenting the workshop. From composting to attracting birds and butterflies to your patio, learn about backyard conservation and how to transform your backyard into a haven for birds, butterflies and other wildlife using edible landscape ideas.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 257-5555 or lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu
What: Cactus show and art fair
The Cactus & Succulent Society of Southern Nevada is hosting the show, which is open to anyone. During the event, master gardeners from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension program will man an ask a master gardener information booth .
Where: Moon-Sun Cactus and Koi Gardens, 6430 McGill Ave.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also Sunday
Cost: Free
Info: www.moon-sunlandscapes.com
What: Gardening workshop
Adding fall color to your landscape will be the focus of the session.
Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump
When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: starnursery.com
What: Design Center 101
Participants will learn about the Las Vegas Design Center through a brief overview and walking tour of the downtown facility.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-176
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 599-3093 or email lvdc@lvdesign
center.com; reservations requested
What: Gardens guided walk
Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 822-7700
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