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We’ve been in Napa County for over 75 years, helping our community care for land, water, soil, wildlife- and each other.

Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) empowers the community to voluntarily conserve, protect, and restore natural resources in a landscape that supports agriculture, urban areas, and wild lands. We provide technical assistance, educational programs, monitoring programs, and funding sources to help ensure thriving watersheds for generations to come.

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The Return of the Chinook: A Seasonal Story of Resilience

Dec 19, 2024

This fall, the Napa River came alive with an awe-inspiring phenomenon: the seasonal return of Chinook salmon. These fish, known for their incredible resilience and vital ecological role, embarked on an epic journey through our watershed, signaling the change of...

Lighting the Way: How the Napa County Prescribed Burn Association is Connecting Communities to Fire Stewardship

Dec 16, 2024

Fire has always been a vital part of California’s ecosystems. Indigenous communities used fire for centuries to shape the land, promoting biodiversity and healthy landscapes. Whether intentionally set, or sparked by lightning, fire was a consistent and natural...

Optimizing Water Use: How Napa RCD Supports Local Growers in Effective Water Management Practices

Dec 10, 2024

Efficient water management is more important than ever for Napa Valley farmers. With agriculture accounting for a significant portion of water use in the Napa River Watershed, and with the region facing increasing uncertainty due to drought conditions, sustainable...

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Upcoming Events

04 January 2025

First Saturday Volunteer Event- Alston Park

Join Napa RCD at Alston Park for the first First Saturday Volunteer Event of 2025! Start the New Year off right with some time spent outside giving our restoration project at Alston Park a little bit of love. We’re working hard to outsmart the increasing vole population in Alston Park, and we need your help […] ...

9:00 am - 11:30 pm

Alston Park, City of Napa

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20 January 2025

MLK Day of Service 2025

Get Ready for the 2025 MLK Day of Service! Join us, the City of Napa and Napa RCD, as we unite for a day of action and impact! This year, we’re taking on French broom, an invasive plant, at Westwood Hills Park. Together, we’ll restore this beautiful space and create a healthier environment for all […] ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Westwood Hills Park, City of Napa

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17 May 2025

2025 Climate-Friendly Garden Tour

*TENTATIVE DATE!* May 17, 2025 Interested in showcasing your garden on the 2025 Climate-Friendly Garden Tour? Please fill out this interest form, and someone will reach out to you in December/January! Stay tuned to this page for more information in early 2025. With questions, please contact Ashley@NapaRCD.org What does Climate-Friendly Gardening really mean? To us, it […] ...

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Testimonials

We’ve been able to provide hundreds of regionally appropriate native milkweed plants to people who are responsibly managing their plantings in pesticide-free areas. We can see our success not just in the local increase in pollinator activity and the number of plants given away, but in the passion for pollinators that our communities have shown in such a short time after receiving and caring for their free plants. ~Erin Arnsteen: Co-Founder, Western Monarch Society of Napa County

"Working with Miguel Garcia and Napa RCD carbon farming team has challenged me to rethink what I believe to be a healthy soil. I scrutinize each tillage pass and evaluate the necessity of the operation by weighing the benefit against the potential impact. All inputs are evaluated on their ability to improve soil health and biodiversity in the vineyard and surrounding areas." ~ Roy Oneto, Foley Family Wines

"I support Napa RCD because they play a vital role in improving our community and our environment. They bring money into our community from grants and foundations to do environmental projects that have real and lasting benefits. Their staff are really talented and know how to work with people to get things done." Jim Lincoln, Board Member

"We've done several projects on our property with Napa RCD staff to support biodiversity. Now, we are building a forest health and wildfire resilience plan. They always provide intelligence, experience, and integrity." ~ Amy Garden, Local Resident

"Acorns to Oaks has changed the way I teach. It brings so many more layers of depth and understanding not only for the students, but for me as a teacher." ~ Christie Wolf, Teacher

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Your donation supports our work to help the community care for our land, water, soil, and wildlife. Cash donations support a variety of things, including scientific equipment, field trips, office technology, or staff time. Donations of goods and services are also welcome; we would love to learn more about what you are able to offer.

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