LOCAL EVENTS
Aug. 1
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: 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
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. 2
What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting, "Orchids in the Home" presented by Mark Romansky
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
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
Aug. 4
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. 5
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. 6
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. 7
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: 10 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. 10
What: Ikenobo and Ikebana workshop: Sanshuike Shoka and Futakabuike Shoka
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or until workshops are completed.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas (the park complex, one block south of Craig Road)
Info: Call Sensei at 702-496-3763 to confirm attendance.
Aug. 22
What: 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: Nevada Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardeners 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 and Demonstration Orchard's Children's Garden, 4600 Horse Road, North Las Vegas
Info: Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
Aug. 29
What: Nevada Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardeners 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.
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