Douglas County Office | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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1325 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nevada 89410
Phone: (775) 782-9960

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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

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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.

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.

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


*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Douglas County Cultural Overview* Cultural overview of Douglas County, NV D. Zapata 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*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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