Local events
Oct. 20
What: Country Fresh farmers market .
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 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: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 672-0222
Oct. 21
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
Oct. 22
What: Design Center 101: How to Shop the Las Vegas Design Center. This workshop will offer an overview and tour of the downtown facility along with information about how to shop and make purchases.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C176
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: www.lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
What: Composting with worms workshop. Participants will learn how to use compost and earthworms to create a lush, healthy garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Healthy and Water-Efficient Lawns. Join experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division to learn how to design and install a functional, water-efficient lawn, as well as ways to upgrade existing lawn irrigation systems to make them more efficient.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance reservations required
What: Plant markers. Stop by the Gardens to create tags for your plants that will add pizzazz to your garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $2 members; general admission plus $3 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Heritage tree tour. Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about the planting history, highlights and adventures of the heritage trees on site.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Basics of composting. Learn how to turn kitchen waste into compost along with techniques for creating a green garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
Oct. 25
What: Las Vegas farmers market Farm fresh fruits and vegetables .
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Oct. 26
What: Las Vegas farmers market. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables .
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
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