Tricia Braxton Perry

Program Officer III

Office: (702) 948-5975 Ext: 5975
Fax: (702) 222-3100
Email: TBraxtonPerry@unr.edu
Website: https://extension.unr.edu/youth-horticulture/
Address: 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123-1904
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Summary

Tricia has vast career experience providing youth-centered programming for youth and families in New York City and Las Vegas from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds including adjudicated youth. She has managed several research and evidence-based programs for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension since 2013.

In 2017, Tricia joined the Horticulture department after managing programs in Health & Nutrition and 4-H to formalized youth horticulture efforts into a cohesive multiapproach program. The Youth Horticulture Education Program (also known as "YHEP") is a garden-based education program that uses a four-corner approach to address knowledge development, career readiness, professional development and basic school garden support for plant science education in youth environments.

Education

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, White Plains, N.Y.
Howard University, B.A. Political Science, Washington D.C.
University of Nevada Las Vegas, M.A. Urban Leadership Development, Las Vegas, N.V.

Programs
Teaching
Accomplishments
Publications

Programs

Master Gardener taking grape inspection notes on a clipboard

Research Center & Demonstration Orchard

Researching new varieties of fruit producing trees, vines and other plant materials in sustainable ways for the Mojave Desert climate.

Youth Horticulture Education Program

Youth Horticulture Education Program is the premier program of horticulture projects that involve youth, families and educators.

Courses

4-H Certified Shooting Instructor- shotgun, archery, muzzleloader
Certified Junior Master Gardener Training Instructor
Nevada Registry Certified Training Instructor- Junior Master Gardener Early Childhood Education

Honors and Awards

2017 Dedicated Service Award Honoring outstanding performance, committed service, devotion and enthusiasm in the workplace

Accomplishments

FUNDING

Braxton-Perry, T., (2020). Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Sponsored Gift. Developing Youth Interest in STEM-Related Careers with Hydroponics. $20,000

Payne, P., O'Callaghan, A., & Braxton-Perry, T. (2020). Expanding Access to Youth Horticulture Education: A Life Skills Approach. Funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) $50,000

Lindsay, A. & Braxton-Perry, T. (2015-16). All 4 Kids©: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit. Funded by USDA, FNS, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) $251,957

POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Braxton-Perry, T. (February 2020). Youth Horticulture Education Program: Promoting Plant Science Education in Southern Nevada. Presentation at 2020 Junior Master Gardener Program National Leader Training Conference, College Station, TX.

Robinson, M.L., O’Callaghan, A., Anderson, J., Braxton-Perry, T. (October 2019). Using Vertical Farming And Other Hydroponic Methods As Part Of An Educational Program For The Community. Poster presented at VertiFarm 2019 International Workshop on Vertical Farming, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Braxton-Perry, T., Garay, L. (April 2017). 4-H S.T.E.A.M. Professional Development: Fostering Experiential Learning in the Classroom. Poster presented at the Southern Nevada Science Teachers Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Recipes
Preparing Somen Noodles with Cucumber Water YHEP Manager Tricia Braxton Perry is joined by guest, Christine Kennedy who shares her mother's recipe for Japanese Somen Noodles with cucumber water and other delicious ingredients. Braxton Perry, T. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YHEP Videos
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
Videos
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
All About Aphids! Aphids are one of the most common garden and landscape pests. Here are a few tips on control. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
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
Okra YHEP Instructor Nicole Hansen shows you how to feel like a professional gardener by growing Okra! Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
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
Propagation by Seed Learn how to properly plant a seed! Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
Propagation of Stems and Leaves Nicole Hansen, of the Youth Horticulture Education Program, teaches how to propagate plants by stem and leaf cuttings. Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
Something Special is Coming From YHEP! YHEP and Texas A&M University have something very special coming up. Stay Tuned! Hansen, N. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel
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
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