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January Rainfall Summary
from Paul Blank, Napa RCD Environmental Scientist Heavy December rainfall continued into January in the Napa Valley with nine storms and 14 days of rainfall observed at the County ALERT monitoring stations (napa.onerain.com). Rain totals were above average for the...
It’s Time to Apply for Our Scholarship!
We are now accepting applications from Napa County students for the Emerging Environmental Leaders Scholarship. This opportunity is open to students graduating from any high school, high school equivalent, or GED program in Napa County. Our goal is to celebrate,...
Fall Internship Wrap-Up
Napa RCD staff took some time this past year to put together what we hoped would be a successful teen internship model, focusing Fall activities on our efforts to re-oak Napa County. We often get requests from teens for internship opportunities, and we have hosted a...
It’s Salmon Sighting Season!
A note from Martin Perales, PhD, Napa RCD Environmental Scientist Its refreshing to see some water and fish in the rivers! Chinook salmon are staged in the estuary as early as August and wait for the first rains of the season. Our environmental scientists, Martin...
Napa RCD Board Signs Climate Emergency Resolution
On August 11, 2022, Napa RCD's Board of Directors adopted a resolution to act on the ongoing climate emergency. See below for the complete text of the resolution. [pdf-embedder url="https://naparcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2022-03-Climate-Emergency.pdf"...
5 Reasons to Give to Your Local RCD This Season
The season of gifting and giving is upon us! One way you can give the gift of healthy soil, land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources is by supporting local farmers and land managers who work with your local Resource Conservation District (RCD). Throughout...
Earth Day 2023 Coordinator Position Open!
Hello Friends! The Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC) is currently looking for a coordinator for our annual Earth Day Napa festival in downtown Napa! See the position description below! [pdf-embedder...
CA Biodiversity Day- Sept 11
Join Napa Open Space, CA State Parks, and Napa RCD for CA Biodiversity Day at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park! September 11, 2022 • 9-11am We will be hosting a brief how-to for iNaturalist, and then sending folks loose in the park to log as many species observations...
Million Trees Napa Launches in Napa County!
Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD), in collaboration with Tom Gamble, owner of Gamble Family Vineyards, Anna Chouteau, and Jon-Mark Chappellet is pleased to announce the launch of Million Trees Napa, a non-profit program focused on improving the...
Million Trees Napa Donation Page
Thank you for investing in the Million Trees program to support the long-term health of Napa County’s forests, from urban areas to farmlands and wild spaces. To donate to the Million Trees program, please follow the Donate link below to PayPal or use this QR code to...
Irrigation Water Management Workshops – July 22 & 28
Irrigation water management workshop. Friday July 22nd 8:00am-11:30am. $15 - Registration Required During this workshop we will talk about soil properties that affect water movement and retention and the role of soil health in irrigation water management. We will...
Dry-Season Grazing Workshop – July 21
Morning Discussions: Pope Valley Farm Center, 9:30am-12pm Afternoon Field Tour: Wantrup Preserve, 1-2:30pm Land Trust of Napa County and Napa RCD are joining together to offer an in-depth look at dry-season grazing aimed at avoiding impacts to, and possibly...
Tree Mortality Webinar – May 31
Join us Tuesday, May 31st, 6:00-7:30pm, for a webinar geared toward homeowners experiencing tree mortality on their properties. Staff from Napa RCD, NRCS, UCCE, and CalFire will discuss tree mortality due to impacts of fire, drought, and native pests, and recommend...
Redwood & Oak Community Day in St Helena- June 4
June 4, 9am-12pm • 30 Zinfandel Ln, St Helena Join Napa RCD, Sustainable St Helena, and City of St Helena for a planting project with redwoods and a couple oaks. The St Helena Redwood Forest is a reforestation opportunity in partnership with the City of St. Helena and...
Board of Directors Vacancy Announcement
Applicants sought for Napa County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors The Napa County Executive Officer announces one opening on the Napa County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with the term of office to commence upon appointment and...
Milkweed Giveaway Planting/Care Instructions
When caring for your milkweed in a container: TRANSPLANTING TO A POT INSTRUCTIONS: It takes about one year for native milkweed plants to get established! Fill the pot with soil and pack it down. Dig a small hole. Remove milkweed start from small pot/tray, place in...
Coping With Drought Virtual Workshop – May 12
Assistance Programs Overview for Farmers and Ranchers in Napa County May 12 • 3-5pm • FREE Virtual Workshop California has entered year three of its second extreme drought in 10 years with impacts felt by farmers and wildlife alike. It is more important now than ever...
2022 Garden Month in Napa County
2020 Garden Month