Thanks to a recent second grant from the Engelstad Foundation, Las Vegas-based nonprofit Green Our Planet expands its work to bring outdoor gardens and hydroponics laboratories to hundreds more communities across Nevada and beyond. By the end of 2024, the organization will be working with over 1,200 schools, libraries and food pantries in all 50 states. Erin McGarry, Chief … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet Brings Gardens and Hydroponics to 1,200 Communities Nationwide, Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation
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Elementary Students to Sell School-Grown Produce at Henderson Farmers Market, May 11
Students to operate farmers market booths to support school’s hydroponic gardens created through the Home-Grown Henderson program Students from Robert Taylor, Fay Galloway, J. Marlan Walker and McCaw STEAM Academy elementary schools will sell vegetables grown from their hydroponic gardens during the City of Henderson Farmers Market on Thursday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Elementary Students to Sell School-Grown Produce at Henderson Farmers Market, May 11
Star Nursery Garden Centers is Hiring
Star nursery is hiring for the following positions for their Las Vegas, Garden Centers. Star Nursery Garden Center offers Great benefits, growth opportunities and a friendly work environment, including Star University Employee Development and a Flexible schedule. You can submit your application online at www.starnursery.com or download and drop off your completed … [Read more...] about Star Nursery Garden Centers is Hiring
Community Chef Thanksgiving Event for Caridad Gardens Residents at Hebron Village
Eleven local chefs will join together to prepare a special Thanksgiving meal for Caridad Gardens residents, which is a jobs program using gardening to reintegrate formerly homeless Veterans into the workforce. Each year, food enthusiast, comedian and writer, Jason Harris, organizes this special day with several returning participating Chefs to ensure that … [Read more...] about Community Chef Thanksgiving Event for Caridad Gardens Residents at Hebron Village