Local Events
Aug. 22
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extensions' Gardening in Small Places: Landscape Design
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: There is a $25 fee that includes class materials
Info: To register, email Elaine Fagin, fagine@unce.unr.edu or call, 702-257-5573
What: The Intuitive Forager Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located 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: Go to www.fresh52.com or call 702-900-2552
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardener Open House. View projects and collect program information on the upcoming fall sessions, which begin in September. For children ages 7-12. Refreshments will be available.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Research Center & Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Road, North Las Vegas
Info: Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
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
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Saturday
Where: 9100 Tule Spring Road
Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Aug. 23
What: Fresh52 Farmers Market
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Go to www.fresh52.com or call 702-900-2552
Aug. 25
What: Mulch and organic compost available
When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday
Where: Cooperative Extension's Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
Cost: Mulch is free; organic compost is $3 per 5-gallon bucket
Info: Contact the Research Center at 702-786-4361 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555
Aug. 26
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Bruce Trent Park
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. at Vegas Drive
Info: Co-sponsored by the City of Las Vegas
Aug. 27
What: Henderson 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
What: The Green Chefs Farmers Market — Springs Preserve
When: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Info: Cost varies by product; cash only
What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Gardens Park
When: 4-8 p.m.
Where: 10401 Gardens Park Drive at Town Center Drive
Info: Co-sponsored by the City of Las Vegas
Aug. 28
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: Henderson Farmers Market
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
Aug. 29
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardener Open House. View projects and collect program information on the upcoming fall sessions, which begin in September. For children ages 7-12. Refreshments will be available.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
Sept. 5
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardener fall session for north part of valley
When: 9 a.m.-noon, every other Saturday
Where: Research Center & Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Road, North Las Vegas
Cost: The eight-session per semester class fee is $52
Info: For children ages 7-12. For more information and to register, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Students must register to participate.
Sept. 12
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Getting Started as a Desert Gardener. Master Gardener Debra Jacobson will discuss basics of irrigation, water, soil preparation of the caliche, soil and salts.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Cost: Free
Info: Preregistration is requested by going online to www.cityhenderson.com/parks and clicking Online Registration
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardener fall session for east part of valley
When: 9 a.m.-noon, every other Saturday
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Cost: The eight-session per semester class fee is $52
Info: For children ages 7-12. For more information and to register, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Students must register to participate.
Sept. 19
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Growing Cool Season Vegetables in Las Vegas. Master Gardener Don Fabbi explains how to grow garlic, asparagus, broccoli and root vegetables.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Cost: Free
Info: Preregistration is requested by going online to www.cityhenderson.com/parks and clicking Online Registration
Sept. 26
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Roses: A Second Blush of Bloom. Master Gardener and rosarian Judith Kafantaris explains how to make roses a better part of your landscape.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson
Cost: Free
Info: Preregistration is requested by going online to www.cityhenderson.com/parks and clicking Online Registration
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