Missimer Preserve Stream and Wildflowers
We hope you enjoy this little video that captures the soothing sounds of a crystal clear stream found on our permanently protected Missimer Preserve. To see this video and more, please visit our YouTube Channel @NapaLandTrust
10 Terrible Weeds at Archer Taylor Preserve: #1 English Ivy
Today’s Fun Fact Friday launches a series called “10 Terrible Weeds”. #1 English Ivy These weeds are what are known as invasive plants which present great problems for natural lands and are found on many of our permanent preserves and across the County. Their introduction is often accidental but over time, cause ecological disruption to ... Read more
Purple Fields Abounds at Wantrup Preserve
Our Spring continues to show us magnificent wildflowers throughout the Napa Valley, especially in areas that are protected such as our very own Wantrup Preserve in Pope Valley. Unlike the guided Land Trust’s hikes that allow our members and visitors to get up close and personal, albeit carefully, to see the spectacular display of wildflowers ... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Rare wildflowers
Did you know that Napa is home to rare and special status species of wildflowers? Professional botanist Jake Ruygt has now documented over 220 native plant species in just 60 acres of prairie on the Land Trust’s Missimer Snell Wildflower Preserve. These include several rare species that are found only on serpentine soils in our ... Read more
Spring Visitor Access to the Archer Taylor Preserve Update!
We are happy to announce that we are reopening Archer Taylor Preserve for limited visitor access. Visitors who have been through an ATP orientation are welcome to visit the preserve on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the months of April and May. Please call the ATP Hike Line at (707) 254-0996, or email us at ATPHiker@napalandtrust.org ... Read more
Thanking Our Volunteers
Volunteers….the unsung heroes! They are the humble, behind the scenes, dedicated crew that give it all, all the time and truly inspire us. We believe we’ve got the best of them and we are beyond thankful. During April’s National Volunteer Month and every day of the year, our amazing volunteers are hard at work making ... Read more
Land Trust of Napa County Celebrating Earth Day Napa 2023
Thanks to everyone that came by yesterday to say HELLO at our booth on Earth Day Napa! We were thrilled to celebrate all things Mother Earth and share our mission in protecting Napa County lands and plans for land stewardship and sustainability — all in perpetuity! We also share this effort and mission with similar ... Read more
Join us at Earth Day Napa 2023
Join us at Earth Day Napa 2023 on Sunday, April 23rd at Oxbow Commons, where the Land Trust will have a table and info set up! Stop by and learn more about our mission, our current land stewardship and land protection projects. Meet some of our amazing staff too! We look forward to seeing you ... Read more
Help Us Protect Walt Ranch!
We hope you saw the front-page coverage in the Napa Register about the Land Trust’s efforts to purchase Walt Ranch. If not, click on the link to read it. Napa Land Trust receives $7 million for Walt Ranch buy We are pleased to announce that the Land Trust has secured the first $7 million needed ... Read more
Mark Your Calendars for a Spring Concert You Won't Want to Miss!
Join us for these upcoming concerts by Bel Canto Napa Valley and Ted von Pohle benefitting the Land Trust! Bel Canto is offering two Spring concert events: May 5th at 7:30pm at the United Methodist Church and Sunday, May 7th at 4pm, in the Mont La Sallel Chapel. Thank you Bel Canto, for choosing the ... Read more
