Happy holidays to you from Nevada Plants. I hope this season finds you all well and in good cheer. Lots of trees went out to communities around the state, with our highlights here – Jackpot, Beatty, Clark County and North Las Vegas. I hope we see you around the trees this coming year. Have a wonderful finish to 2024, and if you feel even more giving, you can always donate at the end of the newsletter!

Thank you to all who have planted, adopted and organized for trees this year. We are grateful for the “together” effort we find in our Nevada communities. Special thanks to the Board of Directors here at Nevada Plants. Gerald Miller, Susan Stead, Lisa Tilzey (our Exec team) Bill Wolf, Joe Carr, Susan Ritter, Lynnette Russell, Neil Cheney, Matt Basile and Haley Stokes. Each board member worked hard behind the scenes to bring trees to their communities this year, and I am so grateful for their effort. Thank you team!

– Lisa Ortega, Executive Director

Last Quarter Events

Clark County residents received trees during the All In Clark County and Arbor Day Foundation Giveaway. We were there as the “how to plant” partner, and had lots of fun. Thank you Beatriz Martinez and team for all you do!

Over 20 attendees from 16 tree companies filled the room at the Springs Preserve. Our next 2-day event in Spanish is Feb. 20 and 21st at the Springs Preserve. FREE! There are currently free zoom meetings every 2 weeks with our partner Frank Saldana. Come join us. Check our website for the next free educational zoom!

Big thanks to residents and Elko County employees who helped organize and plant 13 trees at Charlie Park in Jackpot, Nevada. Special thanks to Shawn Burt and Gustavo Estrada for the tree finding and community support, and Brian Hugill for getting it rolling in Jackpot for a new 41 tree addition.

Sixty trees were given away the the first ever North Las Vegas Arbor Day! Congratulations to Doug Guild, Chris Vasquez and special shout out to Eddie Rodriguez, NLV urban forester.

The horseshoe pits on Ave A in Beatty  received 12 new trees. The Beatty General Improvement District Board members and residents came out to plant the trees – holes were dug and irrigation was installed beforehand.  Community members received 38 fruit and shade trees. Big thanks to Autumn Arroyo and the team in Beatty. 

Beatty GID was the first team to add a letter of support for our NDFIRA grant. Thank you Beatty GID!  We look forward to working more in Beatty

Fifty trees and compost were given away to North Las Vegas. Residents lined up early, so we were glad we had enough trees for everyone in line. Thank you to Channel 13 news who got the word out for us. Big thanks to the North Las Vegas crew. You make it easy for us with all the help, and we appreciate you.

Stay tuned for info for our Hispanic Certified Arborist training in Las Vegas February 20th and 21st at the Springs Preserve! Information coming soon!