In this edition

  • Another year in the books!
  • Hours due December 31st!
  • Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series
  • Volunteer Impact Survey
  • Master Gardener Events

Another year in the books!

Wow! Another year is already coming to an end! As I spent the first week of December visiting with volunteers and new students, I was reminded just how extraordinary this community is. Listening to your stories, hearing about your projects, and seeing the impact you’ve made across Nevada has been both inspiring and energizing.

Each of you has contributed something meaningful this year. Whether it was through teaching, tending demonstration gardens, or supporting outreach events, you helped strengthen our program. Your dedication, creativity, and commitment to lifelong learning shine through in everything you do. I hope you feel incredibly proud of all you’ve accomplished, because I certainly am!

As we move into the holiday season, I hope you find time to rest, recharge, and celebrate with the people who bring joy to your life. May this season be filled with warmth, peace, and moments that remind you of what matters most.

Thank you for being such an essential part of our Extension Master Gardener community. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a bright start to the new year. I’m excited to continue growing with you in the new year!

See you in 2026!
Katelyn Brinkerhoff
Statewide Master Gardener Coordinator

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Hours are due this month!

The end of the year is here! Remember to start entering your hours from the year if you haven't been already. All hours are due on December 31st and cannot be accepted after that date.

Remember to review your hours to ensure the date, year, and hours were all inputted correctly!

Impact is the story of the difference you make. By sharing the outcomes of your time and knowledge, we show how Master Gardener volunteers help people grow food, care for the environment, and build stronger communities. Impact celebrates your efforts, helps us improve our programs, and shows the public just how valuable your contributions are.

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Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series

A collaborative Extension IPM webinar series with: University of Idaho, Montana State University, University of Nevada, Reno, and Utah State University

EAB damage

Emerald Ash Borerr in the West

Date: Thursday, December 11th, 12 pm (Mountain Time), 11 am (Pacific Time)

Speakers:
Kadie Britt, Colorado State University
Dr. Kadie Britt has been the IPM Program Manager at Colorado State University since 2024. She earned her PhD in entomology from Virginia Tech and recently completed a postdoc with the University of California. At CSU, Kadie is leading a multi-state effort funded by the Western IPM Center to raise awareness of EAB.

The EAB project website lists all collaborators and more information about emerald ash borer.

Cliff Sadof, Purdue University
Dr. Clifford Sadof is a retired Professor of Entomology at Purdue University where he has conducted extensive work on the management and outreach of emerald ash borer, contributing significantly to national efforts to mitigate its impact on urban and natural forests.

Description: Emerald ash borer (EAB) is considered the most destructive forest pest the U.S. has ever faced. In the West, it occurs in Colorado and Oregon, and is likely to continue spreading. This 2-hour webinar will begin with an update of this pest in the west by Dr. Kadie Britt followed by a presentation by Dr. Clifford Sadof, covering the staggering efforts conducted in the eastern U.S. to combat this pest.

Registration: Free, but required; click here click here to register. 

Pesticide Applicator Credits: 2 general credit for live viewing

ISA Credits: Available for certain states

Past Webinars: All webinars are recorded and can be accessed here.

Upcoming: Thursday, January 15 – Attracting Beneficials to Your Yard or Farm, Carrie Jensen, University of Nevada, Reno

2025 Volunteer Impact Survey (Master Gardener)

 
As a valued Master Gardener volunteer, your experience and perspective are essential to helping us grow and improve.

This short survey (about 5 minutes) asks about your experience with both your county program and the statewide Master Gardener program. Your input will guide future training, communication, and volunteer opportunities.

Annual Survey
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Upcoming Events

Volunteers connecting at end of year meeting
December
  • December 10th - Easy Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (Virtual)
  • December 11th - Fruit Tree Growing (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • December 11th - Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series: EAB (Virtual)
  • December 12th - National Poinsettia Day
  • December 13th - Care & Maintenance of Peach and Nectarine Trees (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • December 18th - Care & Maintenance of Peach and Nectarine Trees (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • December 18th - Creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat (Clark, Las Vegas - Springs Preserve)
  • December 20th - Care & Maintenance of Apricot, Plum, and Pluot Trees (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • December 24th - Laughlin Meet a Master Gardener (Clark, Laughlin - Laughlin Library)
  • December 25th - Christmas Day (Offices closed)
  • December 28th - Extension Master Gardener Talks at Spanish Springs Library (Washoe - Spanish Springs Library)
January
  • January 1st - New Year's Day (Offices closed)
  • January 6th - National Bean Day
  • January 6th - National Apple Tree Day
  • January 10th - Care & Maintenance of Pear and Apple Trees (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • January 10th - Houseplant Appreciation Day
  • January 15th - Care & Maintenance of Pear and Apple Trees (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • January 15th - Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series: Attracting Beneficials to Your Yard or Farm (Virtual)
  • January 15th - Honey Bees (Clark, Las Vegas - Springs Preserve)
  • January 17th - Winter Rose Pruning Workshop (Clark, Las Vegas - Extension Botanic Garden)
  • January 19th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Offices closed)
  • January 19th - National Popcorn Day
  • January 21st - Squirrel Appreciation Day
  • January 22nd - Care & Maintenance of Other Fruit Trees: Pomegranate, Fig, Almond, Citrus (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • January 29th - Care & Maintenance of Apricot, Plum, and Pluot Trees (Clark, Las Vegas - Research Center and Demonstration Orchard)
  • January 28th - Daisy Day
  • January 29th - National Carnation Day
  • January 31st - National Seed Swap Day
  • January 31st - Douglas County 5th Annual Seed Swap (Douglas - Douglas County Community and Senior Center)
February
  • February - National Cherry Month
  • February 5th - National Primrose Day
  • February 1st-7th - National Green Week Kickoff
  • February 16th - President's Day (Offices closed)
  • February 19th - Composting (Clark, Las Vegas - Springs Preserve)
  • February 26th - National Pistachio Day
  • February 28th - Floral Design Day
March
  • March - National Peanut Month
  • March 3rd - Peach Blossom Day
  • March 12th - Plant a Flower Day
  • March 19th - How to Propagate Plants (Clark, Las Vegas - Springs Preserve)
  • March 21st - Douglas County Bee & Garden Seminar (Douglas - Douglas County Community and Senior Center, South Room)

Don't see your event on the calendar? Reach out to your local coordinator to make sure it is added to our online calendar of events!

Full Calendar
Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Nevada Master Gardener Statewide Newsletter (2025-12), University of Nevada, Reno Extension

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