Local events
August 13
What: Water Smart by Design; class 1. Discover the seven steps of water smart landscaping, the basics of landscape design, how to select a theme and the plants that will bring it to life, and how to plant and maintain your new living work of art. Design 1-4 must be taken as a series. Design 5 and 6 can be taken as stand alone classes. Classes continue on Thursday evenings.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 members, $36 nonmembers; multiclass discount available
Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required
August 14
What: Sustainability walking tour; limited to first 25 people.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free with general admission
Info: 822-7700
August 15
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Build a drip system in class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Sustainable living tour. Learn about the ways you can adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. From architecture to interior design to water-smart landscaping, the Springs Preserve is a sustainable oasis.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Cost: Free with general admission
Info: 822-7700
August 20
What: Fashionable Flooring. Participants will get an overview of area rugs and carpets.
Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 531-0531, option 5; reservations requested
August 22
What: Upgrade to water smart landscaping. This class provides participants with the step-by-step process for converting grass to a Water Smart Landscape, including how to earn a rebate.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
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