Bristly Oxtongue, is an annual to biennial plant that can reach heights of 3 feet tall, but also grows low to the soil. It’s a newer aggressive invasive transplant at the Preserve that thrives during the winter and warm weather. Its yellow flower and seeds are similar...
Today, marks the longest day of the year with about 15 hours of sunlight in Napa County. What a wonderful way to take time to reflect on our connection to the natural world and our place in it, as the Earth tilts to the Sun for the end of spring, and beginning of...
Thistles, if only the softness of its moniker could equal that of its actual traits. Sadly, yellow star thistle is well known in Napa County for its thorny invasive presence. This thorny weed loves to inhabit open hills, grasslands, woodlands, fields, roadsides and...
Did you know that Napa is home to rare and special status species of wildflowers? Professional botanist Jake Ruygt has now documented over 220 native plant species in just 60 acres of prairie on the Land Trust’s Missimer Snell Wildflower Preserve. These include...
We are happy to announce that we are reopening Archer Taylor Preserve for limited visitor access. Visitors who have been through an ATP orientation are welcome to visit the preserve on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the months of April and May. Please call the...
Volunteers….the unsung heroes! They are the humble, behind the scenes, dedicated crew that give it all, all the time and truly inspire us. We believe we’ve got the best of them and we are beyond thankful. During April’s National Volunteer Month and every day of...
