Local events
Jan. 3
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
Jan. 8
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
Jan. 9
What: Downtown3rd farmers market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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.
Jan. 10
What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society rose pruning demonstration.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 1112 Oak Tree Lane
Info: Free; for more information, call 702-646-6048 or 702-873-6621.
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Shoka style
When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; the park complex located 1 block south of Craig Road
Info: For more information and reservations, call Muriel Scrivner at 702-496-3763.
Jan. 12
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Rikka style
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; the park complex located 1 block south of Craig Road
Info: For more information and reservations, call Muriel Scrivner at 702-496-3763.
Jan. 13
What: Sunset Garden Club meeting, “Urban Wildlife in Our Backyards,” presented by Doug Nielsen, conservation education supervisor for Southern Nevada, Nevada Wildlife Department.
When: Noon
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
Info: Free, open to the public. For more information, visis www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.
Jan. 22
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society meeting on “Winter Pruning, Soil Amending and Fertilizing.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
Info: Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
Jan. 24
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Pruning,” taught by Angela O’Callaghan. Topics cover pruning fruit trees, ornamentals and desert plants.
When: 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Info: Class space is limited and pre-registration is required; $25 fee includes class materials. To register, contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573. To register online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-small-places-pruning-tickets-13733087033.
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