Get Your Hands Dirty for a Greener Future – Volunteer with the Land Trust
Nature Needs You—Lend a Hand in Restoration Have you ever wondered what it takes to restore and protect Napa’s most precious landscapes? Conservation isn’t just about preserving land—it’s about actively managing it. That’s where you come in. At the Napa Land Trust, our volunteer restoration efforts play a crucial role in revitalizing natural habitats, supporting ... Read more
Land Trust Protects 280 Acres next to Cedar Roughs Wilderness Area
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 280 acres adjacent to the 6,400-acre Cedar Roughs Wilderness Area, just south of Pope Creek near Lake Berryessa. This newly protected land safeguards a stretch of Trout Creek, a tributary of Pope Creek, and connects 240 acres of existing Bureau of ... Read more
Spring-Summer Field Trips Are Here
Explore the Wonders of Napa with Us! Our spring and early summer field trips are here, and field trip guides are arriving in mailboxes now! 🌸✨ Our guided hikes and events offer a chance to experience the incredible landscapes and ecosystems that the Napa Land Trust works to protect and enhance. 📅 Sign up now—these ... Read more
Restoring Monarch Habitat in Napa County: Progress and Promise
The Western Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is one of nature’s most delicate wonders—a species that embarks on a breathtaking migratory journey spanning thousands of miles. But in recent years, their numbers have plummeted due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. Here in Napa County, the Land Trust of Napa County (LTNC) is taking action to ... Read more
Chris Miller Elected to Land Trust Board of Trustees
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce that Chris Miller has joined its Board of Trustees. Chris, an artist and advocate for land conservation, brings a lifelong dedication to environmental stewardship and a deep personal connection to Napa County. Born in Carmel, California, and raised in Southern California, Chris Miller’s formative years ... Read more
The Land Trust's Role in Addressing Climate Change
Global biodiversity is shifting rapidly due to climate change and human-induced environmental impacts. Rising temperatures and ecosystem changes are altering species’ habitats, behaviors, and survival. At the Land Trust of Napa County (LTNC), we are accelerating land protection and stewardship to enhance ecosystem resilience. A key strategy is preserving habitat linkages and wildlife corridors, allowing ... Read more
Act Now to Protect Napa’s Lands: Make Your Special Year-End Gift Today
As fall brings a fresh reminder of our shared connection to this land, we are especially thankful to you for making a lasting difference in Napa. Thanks to you, the Land Trust is preserving the rural character of Napa by permanently protecting land. And with your help, we hope to complete even more conservation by ... Read more
Andy & Betty Beckstoffer Preserve 51 Acres of Rutherford Farmland
The Land Trust is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 51 acres of prime agricultural land in Napa Valley’s Rutherford district thanks to a conservation easement donated by The Andy Beckstoffer family. This easement marks the 12th conservation easement donated by the Beckstoffers, demonstrating a very significant commitment to preserving Napa County’s agricultural heritage ... Read more
Tim Persson Elected to Land Trust Board of Trustees
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce that Tim Persson has recently joined its Board of Trustees. Tim is the Chairman and CEO of Hess Persson Estates, a second-generation family-owned and operated wine business based in Napa Valley. The wineries and vineyards that Hess Persson Estates own are all certified sustainable. Under ... Read more
Napa Land Trust Acquires 547 Acres of Land Along Two Creeks
The Land Trust is pleased to announce the successful protection of 547 acres of ecologically significant land lying between Pope Creek and Putah Creek. The property includes frontage on Putah Creek, the largest source of water for Lake Berryessa. These newly acquired acres are almost entirely surrounded by federal land, managed by the Bureau of ... Read more
