Black Sears family donates land to help create wildlife corridor

Black Sears family donates land to help create wildlife corridor

Black Sears family donates land to help create wildlife corridor Latest coverage in Napa Valley Features on the Black Sears family donating 117 acres of pristine forest land on the top of Howell Mountain to the LTNC. It is adjacent to the land trust’s 3,030-acre...
Land Trust Partners with UC Berkeley Seismology Lab

Land Trust Partners with UC Berkeley Seismology Lab

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...
Land Trust secures $7M grant to pay off Walt Ranch debt

Land Trust secures $7M grant to pay off Walt Ranch debt

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...
Fun Fact Friday–“10 Terrible Weeds: #10 Harding Grass”

Fun Fact Friday–“10 Terrible Weeds: #10 Harding Grass”

Harding Grass is a non-native, invasive very large perennial bunchgrass found widely through California that can grow to 8 feet tall. It can quickly outcompete native grasses in its surrounding area. Deer and rabbits won’t eat it and horses may nibble green shoots but...
Fun Fact Friday–“10 Terrible Weeds: #8 Bristly Oxtongue”

Fun Fact Friday–“10 Terrible Weeds: #8 Bristly Oxtongue”

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...