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Healthy LIVING while aging! (2026-06)

This month's newsletter is about skin health and wound care. You can read about how to care for your skin and cuts or sores. You will also read about summer safety and can learn a couple summer recipes. There are also fun brain games you can try.

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Should I Water my Trees in the Winter?

Winter tree watering isn't complicated, but it is often something people forget about. Here we explain the why and how.

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What Are Those Weird Bumps on My Fruit Tree? Understanding Kuno Scale

Kuno scale is a common soft scale insect that often appears as small bumps on ornamental plum trees. This blog explains how to identify Kuno scale, understand its life cycle, recognize damage symptoms, and choose effective, timely management options.

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You're invited! Spring Celebration & Awards Night

An event to honor you — our outstanding students, employees, supporters and friends — Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Eldorado At THE ROW in Reno.

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Holly Gatzke recognizing Extension's Living With Fire Program with the Outstanding Team Award.

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