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
Fun Fact Friday: Ladybugs
There are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world and 200 species in California. Also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles, they are an important beneficial insect. Ladybugs come in array of many different colors and patterns. The most familiar in North America is the seven-spotted ladybug, with its shiny, red-and-black body ... Read more
Wildflowers showing their splendor at Missimer Snell Valley Wildflower Preserve.
Spring is sprouting across Missimer Snell Valley Wildflower Preserve and we hope you enjoy a look at some of these gems.
