Impact and Accomplishments
Making an Impact On Our Communities
Discover the many ways we’ve made a positive impact on Nevada and its communities, whether through our extensive volunteer initiatives or our support of local schools.
Benefits of Planting New Trees
- Supports local wildlife and biodiversity by providing food and habitat
- Provide shade for people and wildlife while reducing surface temperatures in the summer months
- Combats climate change and erosion through carbon sequestration and soil stabilization
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Trees Planted
Benefits of Planting Native Plants
- Supports and preserves biodiversity, especially in urban environments
- It can play a significant role in ecological balance and combating climate change
- Conserves water due to native plants being acclimated to the arid climate in Nevada
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Native Plants Planted
What Is Mojave Max?
In partnership with Clark County’s Desert Conservation Program, this program brings engaging learning opportunities to schools, introducing students to the Mojave Desert ecosystem, with a special emphasis on the iconic and threatened Desert Tortoise, and encouraging desert-friendly behaviors.
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Mojave Max Programs
What can I expect?
- School assemblies and presentations in the fall and winter months, with an appearance by the Mojave Max mascot.
- “Tortoise Talks” – a 45-minute interactive lesson about the desert tortoise and its habitat. Conducted year-round and visits schools, clubs or civic organizations.
3,000
Students
Native Habitat Program
Bee the change! Our hands-on program aids schools and other qualifying locations to create beneficial ecological conditions for wildlife and includes lessons, field trip(s), plants, and gardening materials, as well as technical assistance and instruction from our education staff.
Preserving Avi Kwa Ame
We proudly join a coalition of public lands advocates in celebrating the designation of Avi Kwa Ame as the newest National Monument in Nevada. This sacred and ecologically significant area will continue to be spotlighted through our community education efforts, to build public awareness and support, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.
