The Community

MASTER GARDENERS OF NEVADA (UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO EXTENSION)

All landscaping and plant care at the Pioneer Center is performed by the Master Gardeners of Nevada, a University of Nevada, Reno Extension, who donate time and expertise weekly from March – November each year.

Total Master Gardener Hours Volunteered: 108 estimated hours

Nonprofit Engagement

The Pioneer Center is proud to use our visibility and resources to spotlight and support other local area nonprofit organizations working to benefit our community. In the 2021-2022 season, the Pioneer Center was proud to:

• Collect 1,191 lbs. of non-perishable food items (equal to 993 meals for families) for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

• Sponsor the Sierra Arts Foundation grant for Individual Artists.

• Collect over 3,000 food, hygiene, clothing, and first aid items for The Karma Box Project, and also house our own Karma Box on the E.L. Cord Plaza.

• Collect 350 pet food and pet care items for the Nevada Humane Society

• Sponsor the Nevada Gay Men’s Chorus concerts.

• Facilitate ticket donations to be auctioned at fundraisers for 16 local schools and nonprofits.

• Partner with and collect donations for SPCA of Northern Nevada during the Dog Days of Summer Dance Festival.