The Springs Preserve is holding a couple of classes on gardening techniques in September.
Springs Preserve Gardening Classes
The Springs Preserve is holding a couple of gardening classes on the weekends in September. Learn techniques like how to grow your own vegetables and how to set up your own drip irrigation system.
With fall rolling around and the hot temperatures dropping, it’s a great time to get outside and learn how to grow a garden that will flourish.
Schedule of Classes
On Saturday, September 10, learn how to grow your own vegetables at the Springs Preserve Desert Living Center. The instructors will explain what kinds of seasonal vegetables to plant in your at-home garden and how to care for them.
The class will start at 9 am and go on until 11 am. The class costs $20 for members and $24 for non-members. Register online to reserve your spot, space is limited.
The following weekend, on Saturday, September 17th, learn all about drip irrigation. This free class is taught by employees of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. Join in the effort to help make the community’s landscaping more water efficient by learning how to incorporate a drip irrigation system into your own yard.
This class is free and open to the public. It runs from 9 am to 12 pm. Reservations are required. You can reserve your spot by registering online.
The Springs Preserve Events
The Springs Preserve offers classes and hosts events often. Check out the full calendar of events here.
Location
In addition to attending classes, check out the other attractions at the Springs Preserve. The property is open regularly; check here for more information about current hours and admission.
The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre nature reserve in the middle of Las Vegas. It’s full of walking trails, exhibits, museums, playgrounds, a botanical garden, a butterfly habitat, and a desert tortoise habitat. You can spend a couple of hours or the whole day here. It’s educational for kids and adults. You’ll learn about things like Nevada’s history and sustainability practices.
The Springs Preserve is located at 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107.