An Ounce of Prevention: Why Measure B is a Smart Investment for Napa’s Future
Anyone who lives, works or owns a business in Napa County knows that wildfire is no longer just a seasonal threat. It is a permanent challenge to our safety and economic survival. When a catastrophic fire rips through our hillsides, it doesn’t just destroy trees. It threatens homes, chokes our vineyards with smoke, compromises our ... Read more
Land Trust of Napa County and di Rosa Center Forge Milestone Partnership to Save Carneros Ridgeline and Fund Local Arts
August 25, 2026 — The Land Trust of Napa County has finalized a landmark conservation partnership with the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art and the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District, securing a permanent easement on 162 acres of the historic estate. By moving this deal forward, the Land Trust is not only protecting ... Read more
Monarch Caterpillars Discovered at Sutro Preserve
The Land Trust of Napa County today announced the discovery of a kaleidoscope of monarch caterpillars and butterflies at Sutro Preserve, a major milestone for local nature recovery after the devastating 2017 Atlas fire and a crucial indicator of the success or ongoing conservation efforts in the North San Francisco Bay Area. The Land Trust team found the 20 monarch caterpillars ... Read more
Land Trust of Napa County Dedicates 2,300-Acre ‘Osos Ridge Preserve’
Former Walt Ranch renamed to honor vital wildlife corridor; public opening targeted for spring 2027 The Land Trust of Napa County today announced the official renaming of Walt Ranch to the Osos Ridge Preserve. The new name celebrates the 2,300-acre property’s critical role as a contiguous wildlife corridor and its consistent use by black bears. Acquired three years ago, the preserve is slated to open ... Read more
Land Trust, Black Sears Family Expand Howell Mountain Preserve to Strengthen Wildlife Corridor, Wildfire Resilience
July 22, 2026 — NAPA, Calif. — The Land Trust of Napa County and the Black Sears family have protected an additional 40 acres on the Howell Mountain plateau, expanding the Dunn-Wildlake Preserve and strengthening a critical wildlife corridor while improving landscape resilience ahead of peak wildfire season. The newly conserved property, located off Summit ... Read more
Napa Land Trust Part of a Larger Movement to Protect Land in the Bay Area
Napa Land Trust is a founding and sustaining member of TOGETHER Bay Area, a coalition of 80 conservation groups working to conserve 50% of the region’s lands by 2050. Since the coalition involves many land trusts, that work is accomplished largely in partnership with private landowners through voluntary conservation easements. Last month, TOGETHER hosted its ... Read more
As Peak Fire Season Begins, Land Trust of Napa County Expands Proactive Wildfire Protection Efforts
As June marks the start of peak wildfire season in Northern California, the Land Trust of Napa County is advancing critical efforts to protect local communities and landscapes through proactive land stewardship, including two recently completed thinning and prescribed burns totaling more than 200 acres of strategic fuels reduction. These efforts come at a pivotal ... Read more
Suzanne Chambers Joins Land Trust of Napa County Board of Trustees
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce that Suzanne Chambers has joined its Board of Trustees, bringing decades of leadership, a deep commitment to land stewardship, and a longstanding dedication to the Napa community. “I’m so pleased to have Suzanne coming onboard given her long commitment to the Land Trust,” said Melanie ... Read more
Land as a Climate Solution: Protecting Habitat, Biodiversity, and Resilience in Napa
When people think about climate solutions, they often picture technology, renewable energy, electric vehicles, or innovative infrastructure. But one of the most powerful solutions we have is also one of the oldest: land. For 50 years, the Land Trust has protected land not only for its beauty and natural value, but for its essential role ... Read more
Strengthening Stewardship Through Statewide Collaboration
Conferences like CNPS provide a rare opportunity to step back from day-to-day fieldwork and engage with emerging science, evolving restoration strategies, and innovative approaches to education and community engagement. From improved vegetation mapping tools to new models for inclusive programming, the knowledge gained directly strengthens our stewardship practices. Equally important are the relationships formed. Conservation ... Read more
