Land Trust of Napa County

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Land Trust! When the sun goes down, the preserves are just getting started.

Many of our native species live their lives unseen. Traveling under the cover of darkness, they are able to maneuver and forage while (the majority of us) are asleep.

Striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) and Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) are nocturnal, relying on the night shift to carry out their activities. 🦉🦨

Others keep to the in-between hours. Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are primarily crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk, when the light is low and the land gets quiet.

Taken from trail cameras on our preserves, these clips offer a rare peek at the diversity of life traveling under the stars along crucial naturally occurring waterways. ✨

View more imagery from our Wildlife Picture Index Project: https://napalandtrust.org/our-work/wildlife-picture-index-project/

10/26/2026

If you live in Napa County, you can make it possible to open more trails just like the new Ridge Trail in Suscol Headwaters Park!

Passing Measure B will support future trail expansion and increased outdoor access. It will also prioritize urgent regional needs including wildfire preparedness, watershed protection, and open space preservation.

Projects like the new Suscol Ridge Trail show the lasting impact of investing back into Napa County’s natural resources.

✅ Vote yes on Measure B!

Learn more: https://www.saferresilientnapa.org/

10/24/2026

Thank you to the Press Democrat! 🍃🎉

We are grateful to fill another gap within this critical wildlife corridor.

Click the link below to see their article.

The undeveloped land east of Napa Valley is meant to permanently protect a vital piece of the conservation grid that lies within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, officials said.

10/22/2026

Join us on Saturday, November 7 at the Dunn-Wildlake Preserve! 🥾

Each year, hundreds of volunteers gather at projects all around the Bay Area to give the Ridge Trail some TLC. 400+ miles is a LOT of trail to care for, and we need your help to keep it in good shape! This November 7th, we’re partnering with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council for a fun day of trail work at our Dunn-Wildlake Preserve. There, we’ll remove Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) and velvet grass (Holcus lanatus). Every bit helps keep the Ridge Trail in tip-top shape for all to enjoy!

🌿 For over 16 years, thousands of volunteers have pitched in - will you join us?

Register here: https://napalandtrust.org/event/bay-area-ridge-trail-service-day/

10/15/2026

A critical partnership is in motion. ☀️

The Land Trust of Napa County today announced the upcoming acquisition of the 436-acre Coppin property, a critical private holding nestled within the Knoxville Wildlife Area.

🤝Wildlife Conservation Board

🌿 Read more below:

The Land Trust of Napa County today announced the upcoming acquisition of the 436-acre Coppin property, a critical private holding nestled within the

10/14/2026

Please join the Land Trust of Napa County, Napa Firewise, local firefighters and your neighbors in voting YES on Measure B.

🌿Napafirewise
🌿Friends of the Napa Open Space District

Read below to learn more:

Anyone who lives, works or owns a business in Napa County knows that wildfire is no longer just a seasonal threat.

10/12/2026

🌿 Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Together, with organizations from around the Bay Area, LTNC staff completed a nine-month long training in “Right Relations.”

We learned about tribal sovereignty, about seeing things from an indigenous perspective, about California Native history and about forward-thinking collaborations between land conservation groups and tribal peoples.

We then built a plan for how our land trust will more authentically collaborate with tribes and tribal peoples moving forward.

And we’re not alone. With us in this cohort were colleagues from each of the following organizations: Alameda County Resource Conservation District Santa Clara County Parks East Bay Municipal Utility District SF Water, Power, Sewer (SFPUC) Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy &

10/09/2026

50 years of conservation takes a village — and a truly dedicated team!

We are deeply grateful to the California State Legislature for presenting our staff with a joint resolution honoring the Land Trust of Napa County’s 50th anniversary.

Receiving this state recognition is a wonderful milestone, but our greatest reward remains the permanent protection of Napa’s natural beauty, clean water and wild spaces.

To everyone who has cleared a trail, donated or partnered with us over the last five decades: thank you. We couldn’t do this vital work without you!

✨Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Cabaldon

10/08/2026

BIG NEWS FOR NAPA COUNTY!

We are thrilled to share that The Press Democrat has officially endorsed Measure B! As the Editorial Board noted, "Ecological land management and fire safety expertise go hand-in-hand."

🌿 We couldn't agree more!

As proud co-sponsors of this initiative, we know firsthand how vital dedicated, local funding is to protecting our community. A safer, more resilient Napa Valley is within our reach. Let's make it happen this November!

Read the full endorsement here: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/08/endorsement-yes-on-b-keep-napa-fire-resilient-and-maintain-its-open-space/

Learn more about Measure B: https://www.saferresilientnapa.org

10/08/2026

🌿 Today is DAF Day! 🌿

Did you know you can help protect Napa County's unique landscapes and biodiversity through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?

A DAF is a charitable giving account that makes it easy to support the causes you care about by recommending grants to nonprofit organizations.

Already have a DAF? Today is a great day to put your generosity to work for the land you love!

By recommending a grant to the Land Trust of Napa County, you can help protect and steward the forests, wildlife habitats, agricultural lands, and scenic open spaces that make our county so special.

💚 Your generosity today helps protect Napa County for generations to come.

Learn more about giving through a DAF:
https://napalandtrust.org/ways-to-give/stock-gifts-donor-advised-funds/