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What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop: Tree Selection and Care

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: $25 fee includes class materials

Info: Space is limited and preregistration is required. Email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5583.

 

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension in partnership with the city of Henderson, offers the free class: Fertilizer, Weeds and Insects.

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Preregistration is requested by going online at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and clicking on Online Registration.

 

What: The Intuitive Forager farmers market

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

Where: The Pavilion, Downtown Summerlin, located on Festival Plaza Drive, between Rosemary Park and Oval Park drives.

Info: For more information, call 702-832-1000.

 

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: University of Nevada Cooperative Extensiongarden tour: Just Trees

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Free; call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk at lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5555.

 

What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Saturday

Where: 9100 Tule Spring Road

Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

 

What: Gardens guided walk; join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.

When: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; also Sunday

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

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

 

Oct. 4

What: Fresh52 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

 

What: Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society meeting: Orchid Pests — Trouble-Shooting, Preventing and Diagnosing Problems with Orchids, presented by Diana Smith

When: Social hour begins at 1 p.m. Meeting starts 2 p.m.

Where: Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive

Info: Meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 702-845-4872

 

Oct. 6

What: Mulch and organic compost available

When: 8 a.m.-noon, also Thursday and Saturday

Where: Cooperative Extension's Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas

Cost: Mulch is free; organic compost is $3 per 5-gallon bucket

Info: Contact the Research Center at 702-786-4361 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.

 

Oct. 7

What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Bruce Trent Park

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. at Vegas Drive

Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas

 

Oct. 8

What: Henderson 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

 

What: The Green Chefs Farmers Market — Springs Preserve

When: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

Info: Cost varies by product; cash only.

 

What: Las Vegas Farmers Market Gardens Park

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: 10401 Gardens Park Drive at Town Center Drive

Info: Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas

 

Oct. 9

What: Downtown3rd Farmers Market

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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

Cost: Varies by product; cash only

 

What: Henderson Farmers Market

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

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

 

Oct. 10

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the city of Henderson, offers the free class: Birds, Butterflies and Bees.

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Preregistration is requested by going online at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and clicking on Online Registration.

 

Oct. 17

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the city of Henderson, offers the free class: Growing Trees With Tree Care 101 and Pruning.

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Preregistration is requested by going online at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and clicking on Online Registration.

 

Oct. 24

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the city of Henderson, offers the free class: Let It Rot — Composting 101.

When: 9 a.m.

Where: Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, Henderson

Info: Preregistration is requested by going online at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks and clicking on Online Registration.

 

Nov. 21

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop: Growing Fruit at Home

When: 8 a.m.-noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Cost: $25 fee includes class materials

Info: Space is limited and preregistration is required. Email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5583.

 

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension garden tour: 50 Shades of Green

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Free; Call or email the Master Gardener Help Desk at lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5555.

— Please email calendar events to jescheid@reviewjournal.com and clearly label them "Home Events Calendar."

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