Free radon test kits are available through Feb. 28 at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offices and partner offices statewide.

Radon is a radioactive, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that comes from the ground. It accumulates in homes and can cause lung cancer.

During National Radon Action Month in January the Nevada Radon Education Program will offer presentations at various locations. Test kits will also be available at the presentations.

Scheduled presentations are:

Jan. 2 – Washoe County Cooperative Extension, 4955 Energy Way, Reno, at 6pm.

Jan. 7 – Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Reno, at 6pm.

Jan. 8 – Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, Reno, at 5pm.

Jan. 9 – Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, at 3:30pm.

Jan. 11 – North Valleys Library, 1075 N. Hills Blvd. No. 340, Reno, at 11am.

Jan. 22 – South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, Reno, at 6pm.

Jan. 27 – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 128 Market St., Stateline, at 6pm.

Jan. 28 – UC Davis/Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, at 6pm, with a reception at 5:30 ppm

Jan. 29 – CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, at 6pm.

Jan. 30 – Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 E. Musser St., Carson City, at 6pm.