Pickett Fire: How Proactive Land Trust Stewardship Helped Reduce Fire Impacts
A wildfire that began on the outskirts of Calistoga on August 21, 2025, ultimately burned across three Land Trust preserves, testing years of pre-fire fuels reduction and road access improvement work completed by the Land Trust, and demonstrating the importance of our active land management program. When the Pickett Fire ignited on a privately owned ... Read more
Through the Lens: Discovering Napa’s Hidden Wildlife
They roam at dusk. They slip between shadows. And sometimes, our remote WPI cameras catch them. Our remote wildlife cameras are giving us remarkable glimpses into the lives of Napa’s wildest residents. From black bears lumbering through oak woodlands to bobcats on the prowl at dawn, each image is a testament to the success of ... Read more
Land Trust of Napa County Protects 145 Acres along Putah and Pope Creeks
The Land Trust is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 145 acres of riparian habitat and oak woodlands through two transactions with two different landowners. “This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to safeguarding Napa County’s natural heritage and biodiversity,” said Doug Parker, CEO of the Land Trust. “By acquiring these properties, we’re protecting two ... Read more
Pickett Fire Update
The Pickett Fire has touched several of our preserves, and we remain in close coordination with CAL FIRE and community partners. Here is the latest update. Impact on Land Trust Preserves The Pickett Fire has burned portions of the Land Trust’s Duff Preserve, Wildlake Preserve, and part of the Aetna Springs Preserve, after starting on ... Read more
Land Trust of Napa County Announces CEO Retirement and Search for New Leader
Today, the Land Trust of Napa County announced that Doug Parker, its CEO, is planning to retire after 13 years of dedicated service. Under his exceptional leadership, the organization has achieved significant milestones in land conservation and established a strong foundation for future impact. “On behalf of the Land Trust board and staff, we extend ... Read more
Reaccredited: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Napa’s Lands
We’re proud to share that the Land Trust of Napa County has once again earned national accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. This distinction isn’t just an honor, it’s a powerful affirmation of our commitment to doing this work with excellence, accountability, and care. Accreditation is the gold standard for land conservation, and it reflects ... Read more
Prescribed Burn Restores Rare Prairie
The Land Trust of Napa County, in partnership with CAL FIRE, successfully conducted a 51-acre prescribed burn on its Missimer Wildflower Preserve, a significant step in restoring native species in one of the region’s most biodiverse ecosystems: the serpentine prairie. These serpentine meadows are among the most important botanical sites in Napa County and the ... Read more
Unlocking Mount Veeder for Hikers
The Napa Open Space District, working in partnership with the Land Trust of Napa County, completed the purchase of a 42-acre property on Mount Veeder. Situated in the Mayacamas Mountains on the west side of the Napa Valley, this beautiful shaded property abuts The Cove, a historic Girl Scout camp already owned by the District. ... Read more
Sheep Help Restore Wantrup Preserve and Reduce Wildfire Risk
If you’ve driven through Pope Valley lately, you may have noticed a remarkable scene: 1,500 sheep grazing across the rolling hills of our 730-acre Wantrup Preserve. While it’s a picturesque sight, this is more than just pastoral beauty; it’s purposeful conservation in motion. At the Land Trust, we aim to steward land with innovative, nature-based solutions ... Read more
Moore Creek Park Expansion Completed
On April 10, the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District, working in partnership with the Land Trust of Napa County, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of 523 acres of property adjacent to Moore Creek Park. The acquisition will expand the total size of the popular park to over 2,100 acres, connect ... Read more
