Local events
May 16
What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, on Festival Plaza Drive, between Rosemary Park and Oval Park drives
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: 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
May 17
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 21
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
May 22
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: 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.
May 28
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society’s “Fun Things To Do With Roses”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: The society will provide roses and supplies. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
June 7
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society presents Jason Fischer, speaking about Paphiopedilum culture in Japan and orchids in New Zealand
When: Social hour at 1 p.m.; meeting starts at 2 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive
Info: Free; for more information, call 702-845-4872.
June-July
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program, open to all children ages 7-12
When: 8-11 a.m.
Where: North valley: Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Road, North Las Vegas; south valley: Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.
Info: The eight-session summer season class fee is $52. North valley meets Thursdays, June 11 to July 30. South valley meets Fridays, June 12 to July 31. Students must register to participate. For more information and to register, call Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
What: Seasonal produce, mulch and compost available (fees) plus guided tours and gardening advice
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
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