Meet the rest of Douglas County Team

Jessica Gardner
Horticulture Outreach Coordinator
Christopher Lascola
4-H Camp Facilities Maintenance Worker
Spencer Ray
4-H Camp Manager
Tara Sallee
Douglas County 4-H Community Educator
Keyna Vandervort
Extension County Coordinator
Daunelle Wulstein
Coordinator, Extension Education Projects - Agriculture

Featured Programs

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Douglas County 4-H Youth Development

4-H programming in Douglas County can cover most any topic that an adult in the community would like to share with youth.

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Master Gardeners of Douglas County

Learn about the Master Gardener program in Douglas County, Nevada.

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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.

 

Douglas County Related News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

 
Genoa Bar, Nevada's oldest thirst parlor in Douglas County, NV
Douglas County Housing Infographic Set
This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Herpetology Record Book
Washoe County 4-H Herpetology Record book - a project plan for keeping track of progress raising, feeding, caring, and breeding a amphibians and reptiles for the 4-H youth development program in Washoe County.
Sam Mitchell 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, 4-H Record Book
4-H Teen Counselor Reference Form (2024)
Reference form to be completed with Teen Counselor Application for support of the Northern Area Western 4-H Camp at Tahoe summer 2024. All applications for Teen Counselor positions with 4-H overnight Camp must be submitted on or before 4/12.
Mitchell, S. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Forms
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Lawn Alternatives for Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada is a high desert climate, so traditional lawns require a lot of water and maintenance here. If you're looking for a more water-efficient and low-maintenance option for your yard, here are a few ideas to get you started.
Jensen, C. and Kratsch, H. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-24-07
JT Basque Restaurant in Gardnerville, NV
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Douglas 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-23-02
Douglas County Radon Map
This is the radon map of Douglas 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
Douglas County Needs Assessment
The purpose of this study was to determine the needs of Douglas County citizens. The results then could serve as educational and programmatic foci in the years to come. This Douglas County Needs Assessment was conducted in conjunction with Carson City/Storey County.
L. M. Chichester, L. K. Taylor, W. P. Evans, K. N. Russell 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-20-15
JT Basque Restaurant in Gardnerville, NV
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Douglas 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.
M. Rebori, J Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-08
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park fields with snow covered mountains in background
Community Assets for Douglas 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.
M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, L. Chichester 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-07
Cloverbud 4-H Record Book
Record Book for all "Cloverbud" project members (ages 5-8), with the exception of Horse Cloverbud projects.
Washoe County Extension 4-H team 2022, Extension- University of Nevada, Reno forms
4-H Cloverbud Horse Record Book
For all 4-H Horse project Cloverbuds (ages 5-8 years).
Washoe Extension 4-H team 2022, Extension - University of Nevada, Reno - 4-H
Genoa Bar - Nevada's Oldest Thirst Parlor, Genoa, NV
Economic Characteristics for Douglas 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, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
JT Basque Restaurant, Gardnerville, NV
Industry Top Performers for Douglas 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, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Topaz Lake with fall colors on the shoreline
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Douglas 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, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park fields with snow covered mountains in background
Social Characteristics for Douglas 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, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park fields with snow covered mountains in background
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Douglas County
This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends.
B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
Demographic Characteristics for Douglas 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, L. Chichester 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park fields with snow covered mountains in background
Douglas County Cultural Overview
Cultural overview of Douglas County, NV
D. Zapata 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
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4-H Market Livestock Record Book (Washoe County)
4-H Market Livestock Record Book
Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Forms
Douglas County Needs Assessment
The purpose of this study was to determine the needs of Douglas County citizens. The results then could serve as educational and programmatic foci in the years to come.
Chichester, L., Taylor, L., Evans, B., & Russell, K. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-20-15
Does Cooperative Extension Have a Role to Play in County Emergency Management and/or Disaster Preparedness?
While Extension may have the knowledge and skills to be an asset to the county or local emergency management and/or disaster preparedness teams, they may not be collaborating with the local authorities prior to a major crisis event.
Chichester, L. & Emm, S. 2019, Journal of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents, Vol12, Iss2, Dec. 2019
Douglas County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Douglas County homes.
Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Towards wine grape (Vitis vinifera) vineyard establishment in Northern Nevada: varietal studies in the dry desert climate. J. Evans, E.A.R. Tattersall, W. Johnson, and G.R. Cramer 2005, NAES publication #51055382
Making the Best Better: 2005 Action Plan to Strengthen Douglas County 4-H
This fact sheet explores an action plan to strengthen 4-H in Douglas County by looking at Douglas County and Statewide Impacts, demographics, and more.
Lewis, S., Singletary, L., Smith, M., Montana, S., and Dressler, T. 2005, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-17
Community Needs Assessment: Douglas County 2002
This fact sheet contains information on the community needs of Douglas county in 2002 through several research methods and results. Learn through a detailed table that list each need statement and the order of priority.
Lewis, S. 2003, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-11

County Reports

 
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024
An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Douglas County
Gifford, A. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023
Douglas County Extension 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Program Highlights.
Chichester, L 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022
Douglas County Extension 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Program Highlights.
Chichester, LM 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021
Extension Douglas County Program Highlights 2020-2021
Chichester, L. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020
Fiscal year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Chichester, L and Pendery, L 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports, FYI 2020
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019
Douglas County Extension Annual Report | July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Chichester, L. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno
Douglas County Annual Report | Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018
Douglas County Annual Report | July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Chichester, L. 2017, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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