The Berkeley Seismology Lab (BSL), at UC Berkeley recently approached the Land Trust of Napa County (LTNC) to inquire about the installation of a monitoring station on a key property owned by LTNC. BSL conducts essential research on earthquakes and solid earth...
The Land Trust of Napa County not only owns Walt Ranch, it will own the 2,300-acre property free and clear of debt. A $7 million grant awarded Thursday by the state Wildlife Conservation Board will make the difference. The Land Trust earlier this year bought...
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce the purchase of 42-acres in the Mayacamas Mountains. The new acquisition connects Mount Veeder Road to The Cove, a 160-acre property owned by Napa Open Space District. This public park did not have optimal access....
Since 2017, The Land Trust has been removing the heavy buildup of weed thatch from non-native annual plant dry matter on the Wantrup Preserve. The project has both fuels reduction and habitat restoration objectives and this year, the dry season grazing has just begun...
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...
