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Extension serves the residents of Clark County through the educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities. Extension Educators, program coordinators, program instructors and support staff have all played a role in delivering information to help our ranchers, farmers, school children, teachers, caregivers, consumers, homeowners, business owners, visitors, workers, parents, government officials, home gardeners and entrepreneurs. As you browse this site, you will see examples of many of the programs and participants from our communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our stakeholders and partners.

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Everyday SEL and YOU

Everyday SEL and YOU is a seven-week family engagement program for families with children ages 3-5. It focuses on enhancing young children's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).

Clark County (Las Vegas) 4-H Youth Development

4-H programming in the general Clark County area.

Clark County 4-H After School Program

Extension provides 4-H programming in the afterschool setting. Students learn-by-doing in 4-H Afterschool.

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Nevada Radon Education Program

The Nevada Radon Education Program is funded through a grant from the EPA to educate Nevadans about the health risk posed by elevated levels of radon in the home. The Extension program offers literature, educational presentations and low-cost radon test kits in many county Extension and partner offices.

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Many Nevadans suffer from heart problems, are obese or have diabetes. In Nevada, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is administered by University of Nevada, Reno to engage adults and youth to boost nutrition through building basic skills. Participants learn how to read food labels, save money on groceries, plan meals, safely handle food, make healthy food choices, and be more active.

Let's Discover STEM

Let’s Discover STEM is a 6-week program that focuses on STEM enhancement and parent engagement for families with preschoolers.

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Looking for a quality and fun youth development experience? Join Nevada 4-H!

Our 4-H Program, for youth ages 5 to 19, is community-centered, research-based and designed to promote life-skills development. It offers youth opportunities in communications, leadership, career development, citizenship, healthy living, science, technology, engineering, math and more. Our office can help you to find or start a local 4-H club or program that's right for you. We look forward to working with and serving you!

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Clark County Related Publications
"The Good Weed Series: Purslane (Portulaca oleraceav), Desert Gardening in Southern Nevada, Blog Posts 21-01 The Master Gardener Volunteers of Southern Nevada provides horticultural information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This blog post is one of many resources of information available to the public to help accomplish this mission. Deever, D. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School, Evaluation Report 2023-2024 The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension implemented the 4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program at Valley High School in Las Vegas for its third year in 2023-2024. The Center for Program Evaluation (CPE) at the University of Nevada, Reno was the external evaluator for the program. Christiansen, E; Saunders, S; Garcia-Aguilera, C.; Karandikar, S; Luna, N; Quan-Lopez, H. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
4-H After School Report and Student Outcomes at Elton M. Garrett Junior High School The 4-H After School program gives students developmental opportunities to master a new skill, practice generosity, make new friends and build positive relationships with caring adults. This report shows an overview of the program, opportunities to improve student outcomes, and most improved areas of youth development. Haddad, T. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
4-H Afterschool 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School, Evaluation Report 2022-2023 Evaluation report of the 4-H 21st Century Community Learning Center Program at Valley High School. Christiansen, E; Howard L.; Luna, N; Chairez, M; Haddad, T. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
4-H Afterschool Safekey Robotics Program, Spring 2023 Report During the spring 2023 school semester, UNR Extension Clark County 4-H partnered with Clark County Parks and Recreation to pilot a 4-H Afterschool Robotics program. We worked with six elementary schools at five afterschool Safekey sites, trained nine Safekey staff leaders, and taught one hundred seventy-one students fr Gomez, A. & Luna, N. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Avoid labeling your child Parents (also caregivers and adults) easily label children without consciously realizing it. Labeling children typically entails using an adjective to describe a child's character, behavior or appearance (e.g., shy, bossy, picky eater, always crying, etc.). What adult says carries a lot of weight with children. YaeBin Kim and Heidi Petermeier 2019, Extension Fact Sheet-19-13
Checklist of the Non-native Plants of Southern Nevada This fact sheet contains extensive information on non-native plants of southern Nevada by showcasing monocots, dicots, and aquatic plants Latinized binomial, common name, type, and many more. Ryan, M. and M.L., Robinson 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-05-05
Clark County 4-H, 2020-2021 4-H Attendance and Evaluation Report Luna, Nora and Solis-Leon, Jesus 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Clark County Cultural Overview Clark County Cultural Overview is a short summary and the county's culture, history, landscape, climate and community. B. Borden, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Clark County Radon Map This is the radon map of Clark County, Nevada. This shows Radon potential based on data collected from completed radon tests from 1989-2018. Kelly, Christine 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno IP
Clark County Radon Potential Map - 2018 Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Clark County homes. Howe, S. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Clark County Senior Forum 2000 A Report To The Commission August 1, 2000 This fact sheet contains extensive information on senior community of clark county in the year 2000. Learn more about the senior forum and findings in this report. Collins, C. and Spitler, L. 2000, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-00-15
Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada 4-H 2021-2022 Program Evaluation Report In the 2021-2022 4-H program year, the Clark County Extension team reached 11,867 youth participants. This report is an overview of the evaluation. Luna, N. and Solis-Leon J. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada 4-H 2022-2023 Program Evaluation Report In the 2022-2023 4-H program year, the Clark County Extension team reached 9,938 youth participants, the urban Extension team reached 7,552, and the core urban 4-H team reached 2,649. The core urban 4-H team delivered 123 programs with 1,964.5 contact hours. The remaining Extension team provided 85 programs to 4,903 par Solis-Leon, J; Luna, N; Christiansen, E. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, 4-H Report
Cultivated Palm Seed Germination This publication identifies ways to germinate palm seeds, for both homeowner and commercial grower. Palms come from various climates including tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and desert areas. They have different germination requirements and the rates vary. This is about best practices for seed germination. Robinson, M.L. 2002, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Special Publication SP-02-09
Day Field Trips to 4-H Camp Alamo, 2023-2024 Report During the 2023-2024 school year, the Clark County 4-H team implemented a curriculum program, Around the World in District B, in various classrooms across the county. The schools were also offered a field trip to 4-H Camp Alamo. This report is a summary of that program with results of teacher surveys. Luna, N., & Morales, Y.I. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Demographic Characteristics for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, L. Thomas, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
El Cuidado de las Plantas de Interior Esta breve hoja informativa le da al lector una mejor comprensión de los requisitos básicos para el éxito en el cultivo de plantas domésticas que incluye recomendaciones para plantas de interior que funcionan bien en el desierto suroeste. Robinson, M.L. and Roberts, A. 1999, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno FS 99-59
Farmers Markets & Grocery Store Price Comparisons Las Vegas & Henderson, Nevada This report provides a cross-sectional comparison of the cost of commonly purchased fruits and vegetables at farmers markets to those purchased at surrounding grocery stores during June – August 2018. Buffington, A., Lopez, A. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-20-01
Fruit, Flower and Seed Vegetable Varieties for the Moapa and Virgin Valleys The purpose of this publication is to emphasize the selected vegetable varieties or cultivars (seeds/plants) that may perform better than others in the Moapa and Virgin Valleys. Bishop, C. and Stoesser, D. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-05
Grow Cucumbers in the Mojave Desert Join YHEP Instructor Nicole Hansen at the San Miguel Community Garden, as she shows you how you can grow cucumbers here in the Mojave Desert. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
Grow Tomatoes in the Mojave Desert This week YHEP Instructor, Nicole Hansen shows you how you can grow tomatoes successfully here in the Mojave Desert. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
History a reflection of the past, and a teacher for the future The breadth and depth of Black history goes far beyond 28 days in February McGee, S. 2021, Nevada Today NSights \| University of Nevada, Reno February 24, 2021
Industry Top Performers for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Leaf Vegetable Varieties for the Moapa and Virgin Valleys The purpose of this publication is to emphasize the selected vegetable varieties or cultivars (seeds/plants) that may perform better than others in the Moapa and Virgin Valleys. Bishop, C. and Stoesser, D. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-06
Let's Discover STEM: Five-Year Report 2017-2022 Nevada Sustainable Communities Project A seven-week workshop targeting children in at-risk communities in Las Vegas & Reno-Sparks to promote STEM topics and the results of said workshop. Weigel, D., Kim, Y., and Evans, B. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP-22-01
Moapa Valley Youth Perceptions of Community Issues This fact sheet contains extensive information on several community issues in Moapa Valley by taking a look into the major issues the youth face. Learn more about this topic through detailed tables that show both the youth and adult percentages of each issue. Bishop, C. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-11-08
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
New Year, New Reads! Do you like to meet new characters, imagine worlds unknown and learn about notable people and events in history? Join us in this challenge of expanding your knowledge and reading skills! McGee, S. 2021, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Clark County This fact sheet outlines the procedures for calculating the level of federal payment from the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program. T.R. Harris, R. Chicola 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-23-15
PPE for Summer Gardening and Crops for the Desert Summers - Peppers The Mojave Desert is a unique growing environment. With summer temperatures that can go over 110 degrees Fahrenheit it is imperative that you use the "Right Plant, Right Place" theory. Community-Based Instructor, Nicole Hansen, teaches you how to grow peppers in the desert. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
Problemas De Palmeras Que En Realidad No Son Problemas Problemas de palma que no son. Muchas personas no están familiarizadas con el cultivo de palmeras y hacen observaciones que piensan que son anormales en el crecimiento y la apariencia de las palmas. Esta publicación aborda estos síntomas, el problema percibido y la explicación de lo que realmente está ocurriendo en la Robinson, M.L., O'Callaghan, A., Schaerer, M. F. 2011, Extension: University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-53
Raised Beds Can Make Gardening Easier How to use raised beds to make gardening easier! O'Callaghan, A. 2010, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-33
Siembre Plantas Anuales Para Darle Color Al Paisaje En el sur de Nevada se pueden plantar diferentes anuales durante todo el año para agregar color y variedad al paisaje. Hay anuales de otoño, invierno y primavera que prosperan, y hay algunos anuales de verano que tratan de sobrevivir. Esta documento ofrece consejos para usar y cultivar anualmente en paisajes domésticos Robinson, M.L. and Roberts, A. 1999, Extension: University of Nevada, Reno FS 99-62
Social Characteristics for Clark County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Stone Fruits YHEP Instructor, Nicole Hansen teaches you all about stone fruits and shows you how to care for stone fruit trees. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
Summary of 4-H Classes Taught in 2020 in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas Office) This report provides a summary of 4-H classes taught in 2020 in Clark County, Nevada by the Las Vegas office. Carla Millares-Forno 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Technical Publication
Team YHEP Presents: Hydroponics Harvest and Donations Team YHEP shows you how we harvest and package our hydroponic produce for donation to our food pantry partners throughout Las Vegas! O'Callaghan, A., Braxton-Perry, T., Hansen, N., and Ford-Terry, I., 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
The Good Weed Series: Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Blog Posts 22-01 The Master Gardener Volunteers of Southern Nevada provides horticultural information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This blog post is one of many resources of information available to the public to help accomplish this mission. Deever, D. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
The Rose in the Desert Southwest A comprehensive guide on growing roses in the desert southwest. It covers soil preparation and planting, monthly care, pruning, and disease problems for growing roses. It also includes a easy to follow month by month care guide for roses. Mills, L., Johnson, W. S., and O'Callaghan, A. 2003, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno FS-03-15
Transportation for Seniors in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area This special publication explains important information on transportation for seniors in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area by looking at a transportation survey, summit, and finds/recommendations. Collins, C. and Spitler, L. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-05-13
YHEP Summer Recipes, Ep.02: Garden Fresh Eggplant Empanadas Delicious summer empanada dish using hearty eggplant created by Tricia Braxton Perry. Braxton Perry, T. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Common Weeds, Ep 04: The Many Uses of Mullein Follow YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry up into the mountains as he hikes the cool woodlands in search of an ancient cough remedy! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Conservation, Ep 01: Joshua Trees Join YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he explores the relationship between Joshua Trees and their exclusive pollinators and how you can take part in the conservation of a Mojave Desert icon! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Conservation, Ep 02: Joshua Trees Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he guides you through the process of growing a Joshua Tree from seed as part of a conservation effort to help save the Joshua Trees (and their very specific pollinators)! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Conservation, Ep 03: Monarch Container Gardens Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how you can help protect the Monarch Butterfly by planting native milkweeds at home! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 01: DIY 2-Liter Bottle Wicking System Join YHEP instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he introduces you to the wonderful world of hydroponics, and walks you through the steps to make a DIY 2-liter bottle, self-wicking hydroponic system! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 02: DIY Aquaponic Ecosystem Dive into this fun "aquaponics" project with YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry! He will teach you the basics of balancing an underwater ecosystem and how you can grow plants using fish waste! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 03: Growing Tomatoes in a 5-Gallon Bucket YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry shows you how you can grow tomatoes year-round in a DIY 5-gallon bucket hydroponic system! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Hydroponics at Home, Ep 03: Make Your Own pH Test Kit Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he walks you through the process of making your own homemade pH testing solution and pH testing strips out of Red Cabbage broth! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 04: DIY Microgreens Grow Tray Microgreens are nutritious and easy to grow! Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how to make a low-maintenance microgreens grow tray! Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

County Related Reports
Clark County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Clark County annual report October 2023 Killian, Eric 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Clark County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 Clark County annual report October 2022 Killian, Eric 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Clark County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Clark County annual report October 2021 Killian, Eric 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Clark County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 Clark County annual report October 2020 E. Killian 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Clark County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Clark County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Killian, E. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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