Local events for May 9-15
May 9
What: Country Fresh farmers market
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or
bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., upper level of Desert Living Center
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.
Info: 702-822-7700
What: National Public Gardens day observance
To mark National Public Gardens Day, Springs Preserve will offer tours of botanical gardens, consultations with a gardening expert and raffle for cactus dish gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; also Friday
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 702-822-7700
May 10
What: Downtown3rd farmers market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free admission. Varies by product; vendors only accept cash
Info: 702-953-4321
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 3-7 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Country Fresh farmers market.
Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
May 11
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
What: Garden workshop
Pest or Friend: Integrate your Pest Control is title of the session. Experts will explain how to identify pests and use pest control wisely to manage your garden with minimal environmental risks.
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: Garden tour
Join master gardeners from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for a tour of the demonstration gardens. Desert plants come alive will be theme of the tour.
Where: Courtyard at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 702-257-5555 or visit www.facebook.com/Master
GardenersOfSouthern
Nevada
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada chapter
Fresh flowers will be used during the flower arranging workshop.
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
When: 10 a.m. Also offered May 13.
Info: 702-496-3763 for more information or reservations
What: Gardening workshop
Master gardener Yutaka Nomura will show how to thin table and wine grapes and explain why thinning the fruits will improve their size and quality.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard, 4400 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 702-257-5555 or email lvmaster
gardeners@unce.unr.edu
What: Gardens guided walk
Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical 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
May 12
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
May 14
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com
May 15
What: Las Vegas farmers market
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 702-562-2676 or www.lasvegas
farmersmarket.com
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