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May 30

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

May 31

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: Garden class

Growing and Using Herbs From Your Yard will focus on herbs that grow year-round and how to use them in easy recipes. Participants will experiment with fresh herbs and sample recipes.

Where: UNLV Paradise campus, 851 E. Tropicana Ave.

When: 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $35; advance registration required

Info: 702-895-3394 or www.continuing
education.unlv.edu

What: Fresh52 farmers market

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

When: 3-7 p.m.

Info: www.fresh52.com

June 1

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Info: 702-562-2676, www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com

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

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

June 2

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 4

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 4-8 p.m.

Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

June 5

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 4-8 p.m.

Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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