Local events
Sept. 15
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
Sept. 17
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
What: Autumn plant sale. Purchase unique and hard-to-find desert-adapted plants, or choose from plant grouping selected by experts . Also, the eight-acre demonstration gardens will be open .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by plant. Admission to sale is free, but regular admission prices apply for access to museums and galleries.
Info: 822-7700
What: Fall gardening workshop. Participants will learn how to get their vegetable and herb gardens started .
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: Upgrade to Water Smart Landscaping. For those who want to convert their lawns to Water Smart landscaping, this overview will show how it can be done. Information about earning a rebate from the Southern Nevada Water Authority will be provided.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advanced registration required
What: Personalized garden gloves. Stop by the gift shop/library and create a pair of personalized gloves so you can garden in style .
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: Garden tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants .
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: Ladybug release and craft activity. Participants will release ladybugs, nature's most charming natural form of pest control, and paint ladybug rocks to decorate their gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Garden -- Mind, Body and Soul. Learn the basics for planting a cool-season vegetable garden, and how gardening not only nourishes the body, but nurtures the mind and soul.
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
Sept. 20
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Sept. 21
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
