Any questions ?
Phone 702-423-2120
Stay informed about our latest news
Find out what we are up to and get community-forestry related news locally and beyond
4 Sep - Heat Island
Dealing with the deadly toll extreme heat exacts on all of us
Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom speaks during a news conference on safety and immigration at Cortez Elementary School Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Photo by: Steve Marcus Tick Segerblom Saturday, Aug. […]
READ MORE11 Dec - Newsletter
Happy Holidays and Happy Updates from Nevada Plants 🎄
Hello Tree Planters, Tree Adopters, and Tree Enthusiasts! Happy holidays to you from Nevada Plants. I hope this season finds you all well and in good cheer. Lots of trees […]
READ MORE1 Aug - Newsletter
Hot weather tips for trees and last quarter’s events!
Last Quarter Events This last quarter was all about North East Nevada! Ely Ace Hardware Bath Lumber Home Show tree raffle Ely residents received 50 trees during the Bath […]
READ MORE10 Apr - Newsletter
Check out upcoming plantings and giveaways, and last quarter events! Happy Planting everyone!
Upcoming Events Avi Kwa Ame National Monument One Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 13th @ 8:30am – 4pm Walking Box Ranch & Searchlight Community Center Register to help […]
READ MORE23 Jan - Trees
Are Palm Trees Actually Bad for Las Vegas?
Are Palm Trees Actually Bad for Las Vegas? Las Vegans love to hate on many things (tourists, traffic, the entire month of July), but no tree has earned more of our […]
READ MORE10 Nov - Heat Island
Challenges are plentiful as plans to increase Las Vegas’ urban forest take root
Southern Nevada is at risk of losing the few trees it has due to extreme heat, a loss that would only exacerbate how unevenly protective tree shade is distributed across communities in one of the fastest-warming metros in the nation.
READ MORE25 Oct - Tree Equity
Preparations Continue in Nevada for Super Bowl
Southern Nevada is at risk of losing the few trees it has due to extreme heat, a loss that would only exacerbate how unevenly protective tree shade is distributed across communities in one of the fastest-warming metros in the nation.
READ MORE14 Oct - Climate Change Food Deserts Food Forests Heat Island Tree Equity
Nevada environmental groups get $18M boost in federal funding
Southern Nevada is at risk of losing the few trees it has due to extreme heat, a loss that would only exacerbate how unevenly protective tree shade is distributed across communities in one of the fastest-warming metros in the nation.
READ MORE13 Sep - Newsletter
Upcoming events and Summer Highlights
Park(ing) Day September 15th from 11am – 7pm 103 E. California Ave Las Vegas, NV 89102 Let’s help students re-imagine streets one parking space at a time. Using a […]
READ MORE31 Aug - Heat Island
Southern Nevada at risk of losing tree shade to extreme heat
Southern Nevada is at risk of losing the few trees it has due to extreme heat, a loss that would only exacerbate how unevenly protective tree shade is distributed across communities in one of the fastest-warming metros in the nation.
READ MORE7 Jul - Heat Island
‘Tree-bate’ program aims to combat urban heat island effect in east Las Vegas
‘Tree-bate’ program aims to combat urban heat island effect in east Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new program aims to combat the urban heat island effect in parts of Las […]
READ MORE30 Jun - Climate Change Food Deserts Heat Island
Nevada Plants – Tackling Tough Times With Trees
Nevada Plants Tackling Tough Times With Trees Addressing issues related to the climate crisis and food insecurity, Nevada Plants is planting trees all over Nevada to reduce urban heat islands […]
READ MORE27 Jun - Heat Island
Plan to plant 60,000 trees in Las Vegas looking to residential areas
Plan to plant 60,000 trees in Las Vegas looking to residential areas The city of Las Vegas has a lofty goal when it comes to greenery: Plant 60,000 trees over […]
READ MORE4 Jun - Climate Change
Climate change is the man-made disaster that Nevadans contend with
Climate change is the man-made disaster that Nevadans contend with When I asked a new Las Vegas resident who recently moved here from Florida why they chose our city, the […]
READ MORE2 Jun - Newsletter
AB131 Urban and Community Forestry Bill Signed into Law!
AB131 Urban and Community Forestry Bill Signed into Law! Governor Lombardo signed AB131 into law on May 30th. AB131 creates an urban and community forestry program to help mitigate urban […]
READ MORE5 May - Heat Island
Nevada has some of the fastest-warming cities. Is urban forestry the answer?
Nevada has some of the fastest-warming cities. Is urban forestry the answer? We don’t think we’re speaking out of turn when we say spring in Nevada is incredibly beautiful. It’s […]
READ MORE31 Mar - Heat Island
These Nevada bills would address warming urban landscapes
These Nevada bills would address warming urban landscapes A pair of proposed bills in Carson City are aiming to limit the impacts of rising temperatures in Nevada. Senate Bill […]
READ MORE20 Mar - Newsletter
Spring is right around the corner in Clark County, and we wait for Spring with our partners in still-chilly Northern Nevada. 🙂
Support AB131: Urban & Community Forestry Program We are excited to share that a Tree Bill, Assembly Bill (AB)131, was introduced in the Nevada State Legislature on March 6th. The […]
READ MORE17 Feb - Heat Island
Urban trees can save lives
Urban trees can save lives Trees don’t just beautify residential neighborhoods. In urban areas, they can save lives. A new study published last month in the Lancet, a peer-reviewed public […]
READ MORE12 Oct - Newsletter
30 Day Tree Planting Challenge, Upcoming Events and Quarterly Happenings
30 Day Tree Planting Challenge October 11th – November 11th Help make your community greener by taking part in our 30 day tree planting challenge! You can plant a […]
READ MORE29 Aug - Heat Island
$25K donation to fund ‘Nevada Plants’ work to put trees in yards
$25K donation to fund ‘Nevada Plants’ work to put trees in yards A donation from Southwest Gas is expected to provide 1,000 trees in places where they will do plenty […]
READ MORE14 Jun - Heat Island Tree Equity
Who Speaks for the Trees in LV?
Who Speaks for the Trees in LV? Las Vegas is the fastest-warming city in the U.S. — and that’s only made worse by the urban heat island effect, caused by […]
READ MORE8 Jun - Heat Island
Labor regulators move to address extreme heat as researchers see increasing risk
Labor regulators move to address extreme heat as researchers see increasing risk Extreme heat poses extreme risks, especially for outdoor workers. By combing through years of data, researchers are beginning […]
READ MORE26 May - Heat Island Tree Equity
City Beat: Arbor Day Activities Include Increasing Las Vegas Trees
City Beat: Arbor Day Activities Include Increasing Las Vegas Trees Trees not only add beauty to our community, they clean and cool the air. See how some Arbor Day activities […]
READ MORE12 May - Heat Island
Tree-planting program launched to mitigate severe Las Vegas ‘heat island effect’
Tree-planting program launched to mitigate severe Las Vegas ‘heat island effect’ As the Las Vegas Valley experiences record-breaking heat each summer, research shows temperatures are not distributed evenly, with poor […]
READ MORE9 Mar - Climate Change
Record growth, record heat, record drought: how will Las Vegas weather the climate crisis?
Record growth, record heat, record drought: how will Las Vegas weather the climate crisis? Las Vegas is growing at a staggering rate. Clark county, where the city is located, is […]
READ MORE28 Feb - Food Forests
‘It’s like a place of healing’: the growth of America’s food forests
‘It’s like a place of healing’: the growth of America’s food forests Food forests are part of the broader food justice and urban agriculture movement and are distinct from community […]
READ MORE18 Jan - Heat Island
Adding Half a Million Trees in Las Vegas?
Adding Half a Million Trees in Vegas? Neighborhoods with a majority of people of color have 33% less tree canopy on average than majority white communities, according to the study. […]
READ MORE10 Jan - Heat Island
Las Vegas Tops List of Heat Island Cities
Las Vegas ranked number 1 for the biggest difference between urban and rural temperatures, which can be up to 24 degrees hotter, according to a report by Climate Central.
READ MORE15 Dec - Food Forests
Nevada Plants Gives Presentation on Food Deserts
Food deserts can be described as geographic areas where residents’ access to affordable, healthy food options (especially fresh fruits and vegetables) is restricted or nonexistent due to the absence of grocery stores within convenient traveling distance.
READ MORE22 Jun - Newsletter
Summer event, sign up for trees and Governor Lombardo signs AB131 for trees!
First off, congratulations to the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification certifications! There are approximately 20 new risk assessors in Nevada, and we are grateful and support each one! To those arborists: […]
READ MOREALL CONTACTS
- Nevada
- Office - 702-423-2120
- info@nevadaplants.com
SUBSCRIBE
Get updates about Nevada Plants!
This website is funded in part by:
This institution and the Forest Service are equal opportunity providers.
- info@nevadaplants.com