Local events
June 28
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop on Gardening in Small Places: Organic Gardening, taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan
When: 8 a.m.-noon
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
Fee: $25
Info: Class limited to 25. Pre-registration required. For more information or to pre-register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
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
June 29
What: Fresh 52 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
July 2
What: Ikenobo Ikebana, beginners workshop, moribana style
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas (The park complex located one block south of Craig Road)
Info: Call Sensei Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information and to make a reservation.
July 3
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
July 12
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop, morning: Shofutai Shoka; afternoon: modern Shoka.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
Info: Call Sensei Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information and to make a reservation.
July 14
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop, morning: Shofutai Shoka; afternoon: modern Shoka.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
Info: Call Sensei Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information and to make a reservation.
July 19
What: Gardening in Small Places: The Dirt on Soil, a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan.
When: 8 a.m.-noon.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.
Fee: $25, includes class materials.
Info: Class size limited to 15. Pre-registration required. Dirt from participants’ yards will be tested. For more information or to pre-register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.
What: Monthly kid’s flower potting session. Children will have the opportunity to plant various types of seeds that they will be able to take home and nurture.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Plant World Nursery, 5311 W. Charleston Blvd.
Info: Free; open to all children ages 3 to 12; limit one pot per child. Visit www.plantworldnursery.com or call 702-878-9485.
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