This activity page has been developed as an educational resource to enhance awareness and understanding of radon and its impact on environmental health. It is designed to support families, schools, and communities by providing accessible information and engaging activities that highlight the sources, risks, and prevention methods associated with radon exposure. Through this resource, we aim to foster informed discussions, promote preventive actions, and encourage safer, healthier living environments.

Christine Kelly 2024, Radon Child Activity Page, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno

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Integrated Weed Management in Seedling Alfalfa Seedling alfalfa is vulnerable to weed competition because seedlings grow slowly and do not compete well with weeds. Weed competition in new alfalfa stands impedes root development and lowers forage quality and alfalfa yield. The damage caused to seedling alfalfa can last the lif... Blecker, L., Creech, E., and Davison, J. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-01
Needs Assessment for Noxious Weeds in Churchill County: Part 1 of 5 - Problem Weeds, Approaches and Methods of Control This publication discusses the results from a needs assessment conducted by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) to identify problem weeds, the approaches and methods for control. Davison, J., Powell, P., Schultz, B., Creech, E., and Singletary, L. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-72
Response of Teff Grain Yields to Several Broadleaf Herbicides Applied at Three Different Growth Stages During 2009 Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zuccagni) Trotter) is a self-pollinated, annual, warm season grass that is used throughout the world as grain for human consumption and as forage for livestock. Teff is an ancient grain that was believed to have been domesticated in Ethiopia between 4000 and... Creech, E., Davison, J., and Laca, M. 2010, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-76
Response of Teff Biomass Yields to Several Broadleaf Herbicides Applied at Three Different Growth Stages During 2009 Teff Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter is a selfpollinated, annual, warm season grass that is used throughout the world as grain for human consumption and as forage for livestock. The amount of teff produced in the United States is increasing rapidly due to its popularity as a nutri... Creech, E., Davison, J., and Laca, M. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-35
Identification and Management of Russian-Olive This fact sheet contains everything you need to know about Russian-olive such as identifying if it is considered a friend or foe, origin, distribution, identification, control, and many more. There are detailed images and in-depth definitions for reference and clarity. Creech, E. and Rafferty, D. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-39

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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.

Radon Child Activity Page

Published by: Christine Kelly, 2024, Radon Child Activity Page, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno