Las Vegas, Nev. - The Springs Preserve (Preserve) commemorates Green Month promising a November to remember with a series of environmentally friendly activities and events throughout the month. In addition to learning how to conserve energy, water and money, visitors can give back to the community on Saturday, November 10, at the Springs Preserve's inaugural Nature Run by donating canned-food items to Three Square, an organization working to end hunger in Southern Nevada. The Preserve presents three special green classes in addition to its regular schedule of programs to help illustrate conservation and sustainability this winter season. The special green classes for the month include "Simply Beautiful," "Winterize Your Home" and "Organic Thanksgiving." Beginning Friday, November 23, visitors can experience a sparkling LED light display illuminated through solar power at the Winter Lights Festival at the Preserve. In addition to offering unique green month activities, the Preserve is a permanent home to a variety of green exhibits, including The Sustainability Gallery located in the Preserve's Desert Living Center.

Nature Run
The Preserve and the Las Vegas Running Team present the inaugural Springs Preserve Nature Run, a Channel 8 Community Pride Event, on Saturday, November 10. As part of "Channel 8 Community Pride Day," Channel 8 will be giving away earth-friendly tote bags to the first 300 visitors to the Preserve the day of the run. Individuals who bring five canned-food items to the Preserve will receive a voucher for an $8 adult admission; donated items go to Three Square. In addition, SHRED-IT, the professional shredding company, will be onsite from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to provide free shredding of material bought by visitors. Findlay Automotive Group will have a hybrid vehicle on display to demonstrate eco-friendly vehicle alternatives.

Winter Lights Festival at the Springs Preserve
The first Winter Lights Festival at the Preserve begins Friday, November 23, with festivities continuing through the end of the year. The dazzling lights display in the Springs Preserve gardens feature half-a-million LED lights illuminated through solar power, a leading example of sustainable holiday celebration. The festival includes a full calendar of live holiday entertainment, original Springs Café holiday-inspired treats and a wide selection of green gift options. The Winter Lights Festival is open Friday through Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. starting November 23. It will be open daily starting December 24 through December 30. Cost of admission to the gardens is $4 for adults and $2 for children (ages 5-17.) Cost of admission to the gardens and galleries is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children (ages 5-17.) Children 4 and under are free. Admission for annual pass holders is free.

Green Classes
In addition to the sustainability and conservation classes offered throughout the year, the Preserve presents three special Green Classes, "Simply Beautiful," "Winterize Your Home" and "Organic Thanksgiving," to help illustrate green lifestyle choices and conservation tips for the winter season.

"Simply Beautiful" teaches participants about desert landscaping and water-efficient landscapes. The free class is offered on Tuesday, November 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Preserve's "Winterize Your Home" class illustrates simple and cost-effective ways for Las Vegans to weatherize their homes. The free class is offered on Wednesday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m.

"Organic Thanksgiving," taught by Springs Café by Wolfgang Puck Executive Chef Peter Sherlock, provides participants ideas and recipes to use for the holiday season. Some recipes are traditional, while others offer a twist on standard holiday fare. The "Organic Thanksgiving" class is offered on Thursday, November 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost of attendance is $12 for non-members and $10 for members.

To RSVP for the above classes call 822-7786. For more information about classes offered at the Springs Preserve call 822-7700 or visit www.springspreserve.org.

The Sustainability Gallery
Within the Preserve's Desert Living Center, the Sustainability Gallery features 43 exhibits that explore green solutions to current and future environmental issues. The Sustainability gallery is comprised of three areas; "Nothing Disappears," explores the topics of waste reduction and recycling, "Explore the Alternatives" informs visitors of existing resource conservation and preservation technologies, and "Do More with Less" where the Sustainable Home exhibit demonstrates resource use and opportunities for conservation in everyday life.

About the Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre national historic site that is the original oasis of Las Vegas and a beacon for a sustainable future. This cultural and historic attraction is located three miles from the Strip and offers many indoor and outdoor experiences to create a fun and educational visit for all ages. Outdoor experiences at the Preserve include an 8-acre botanical gardens, series of walking trails leading to historical structures and a restored wetland, live desert wildlife exhibits, a child's play area and a 1,800-seat amphitheater. Indoor experiences include a technologically advanced learning center, over 300 state-of-the art interactive museum exhibits and an immersive theater experience. The Preserve is located at 333 S. Valley View Blvd. For more information, please visit www.springspreserve.org.