About this Event
Harvest to Health is a six-week educational series presented by the Uuniversity of Nevada Reno, Extension Master Gardener Program and Extension Healthy Food Systems Team. Explore the journey of food from garden to table through hands-on learning and engaging discussions. Learn how to grow food in the Mojave Desert, build healthy soil, conserve water, harvest safely, reduce food waste, understand food systems, improve food access, and create a more resilient and sustainable food future.
Classes meet Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., September 29 through November 3. The cost is $15 per class. Participants will receive a seed-starting kit to help them prepare for their own fall garden.
Whether you're a beginning gardener or simply interested in healthy food and sustainable communities, Harvest to Health offers practical skills and knowledge you can use every day.
For questions, contact Lori Leas.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
September 29 | Planning to Grow
Info: • Designing a successful desert food garden
• Cool-season crops and companion planting
• Understanding the food system and where food comes from
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
October 6 | The Soil Beneath Our Dreams
Info: • Building healthy desert soil
• Home composting basics
• Reducing food waste at home and in our communities
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
October 13 | Plant & Grow Your Own
Info: • Irrigation and growing food in small spaces
• Soil testing and interpretation
• Exploring food production and sustainable growing methods
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
October 20 | Growing Connections
Info: • Planting techniques and natural pest management
• Beneficial insects and healthy gardens
• Local food systems and community food connections
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
October 27 | Heartfelt Harvesting
Info: • Harvesting safely and identifying edible crops
• Garden harvest activities
• Food access, nutrition, and making healthy food choices
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
November 3 | Creating Resilient Gardens
Info: • Succession planting and seed saving
• Sustainable gardening practices
• Food policy, community resilience, and building a healthier food future
Event venue & nearby stays
University of Nevada Extension, 8050 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, United States
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