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Local events, Dec. 27

Dec. 27

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. 2

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

Jan. 10

What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop: Shoka style

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

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; the park complex one 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 one 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. 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. to 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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