Local events

June 20

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661

What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Info: 702-822-7700

June 21

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Info: 702-953-4321

What: Country Fresh farmers market.

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South

When: 3-7 p.m.

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

June 22

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

What: Garden class

“Gardening in Small Spaces: Understanding Your Irrigation” will be taught by professor M.L. Robinson. She will focus using the correct soil, planting methods, types of containers and proper watering for pots. Additionally, she will offer pointers about easy and complex plant combinations and how to alternate plants.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Cost: $25; advance registration required

Info: 702-257-5573 or contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu

What: Garden workshop

“Summerize Your Landscape” is title of the session. Participants will learn how to prepare their gardens for summer heat, including tips for pruning .

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $10 for members; $15 plus general admission for nonmembers

Info: 702-822-7700; advance registration required

What: Kids Gardening Club

Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend. Participants will plant an Independence Day luminary.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

What: Lotions and Potions

Create scented lotions and potions from herbs in the activity center.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers, plus general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Gardens guided walk

Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the gardens.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Bee awareness day

Springs Preserve and Whole Foods are sponsoring the event to increase understanding about honey bees. There will be a presentation by a bee expert, followed by a screening of the kid-friendly film “Vanishing Bees” and a question-and-answer session. There also will be honey samples.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

June 23

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

June 25

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive