Stream Watch volunteers are a crucial part of keeping our eyes on our creeks and streams here in Napa County! Each time fall comes around, we put our Stream Watch Community Scientists on what we like to call Rain Watch.

Why? We are trying to track when our streams start running. We need to know how much rain it takes to make a dry stream run for a day, a week, or continuously through the winter.

We have 30+ sites we are watching on a variety of streams up and down the Napa River watershed, so if you're interested in helping us set the scene on some streams, visit the Stream Watch webpage!

Coastal Cleanup Day- A Successful Wave of Volunteer Action!

A round of applause for Napa County volunteers! Thank you to all 388 volunteers that showed up and cleaned up in Napa County. Y'all did amazing work for just 3 hours- a total of 3,351lbs of litter was collected before the rains have the chance to wash it all downriver. We had scouts, we had high school clubs and sports teams, we had community groups, we had corporate groups, we had families... so many of you came out to Keep Napa Clean.

A special thank you to the folks that ran the show on the ground- our Site Captains! They're the ones that greeted you, made sure you had supplies, and helped sort through the items you found. They also kept track of all the weights, so we can report exactly how much was collected.

Well done, everyone!

Ridge Trail Day Kicks Off Invasive Plant Volunteer Series

Napa RCD is excited to offer a series of volunteer events focusing on the satisfying task of invasive plant removal. Events will take place at locations throughout Napa County.

Kicking off the series is Ridge Trail Day in American Canyon! American Canyon Parks & Rec has put together a couple projects for Ridge Trail Day, and invited us to help out in their efforts to remove some highly invasive Himalayan blackberry. Don't be scared- we've got leather gloves, shovels, and ideas on how to avoid those prickly stems!

Please register for this event through the City of American Canyon.

Dates for December through March are on our website's event calendar, and locations will be updated soon!

With questions, contact Ashley@NapaRCD.org

Acorns are Dropping, Are You Planning on Planting?

Are you a landowner in Napa County looking to plant a native oak tree (or two... or ten) on your property? Oaks do so many wonderful things for us, including provide shade, habitat, carbon sequestration, and more. If you'd like to add one of these beauties to your land, we can help. We have acorns, planting protection cages, and expertise to share if you need it!

Interested? Contact Ashley@NapaRCD.org to learn more.

Fall Teen Conservation Internship Applications Due Oct 8

The Teen Conservation Internship is a pathway for high school youth to develop career skills, gain workplace experience, and lead meaningful environmental projects in their community. Interns will learn to plan and implement volunteer events, conduct restoration ecology projects, and coordinate community outreach campaigns.

Learn more at the link below.

Please complete this application by Sunday, October 8, 2023 to be considered.

With questions, please contact Eric@NapaRCD.org

Last Chance to Register: Clear As Mud Workshop #4

Climate-Resilient Forage Planting on Non-Irrigated Rangelands

Date: October 12

Time: 10am - 2:30pm

Location: Hopland Research and Extension Center

Join the North Coast Soil Hub for the fourth workshop in a five-part series on soil health assessment and management for ag professionals. This workshop will focus on climate-resilient forage planting on non-irrigated rangeland & supporting plant communities through intentional grazing practices.

CNPS (California Native Plant Society) Fall Native Plant Sale

Date: October 7-8

Time: 9AM - 3PM

Location: Skyline Park, 2201 Imola Ave, Napa

At the Fall Plant Sale, you'll find a diverse selection of native plants that are not only beautiful but also well-suited to our local environment. Whether you're looking to enhance your garden's biodiversity, support pollinators, or simply enjoy the beauty of native flora, this event has something for everyone.

If you have any questions about the Fall Plant Sale or the California Native Plant Society - Napa Chapter, please don't hesitate to reach out to cnps.napa707@gmail.com

Napa RCD is Hiring! Finance Manager Position is Open for Applications

Come work with us- Napa RCD is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team here in Napa! The Finance Manager works closely with the management team and Board of Directors to ensure the organization’s smooth operation, financial resiliency, and to meet its strategic goals. We're looking for someone who will help us develop and implement effective financial systems as well as perform activities associated with human resources and other confidential matters.

Interested? Applications are open now and will remain open until filled. Read the full position description and apply today!

Native Plant Sale

October 7-8 | 9am-3pm

Beyond the Bin

@ Napa Recycling

October 21 | 9am-1pm

Ridge Trail Day

@ Newell Preserve

November 4 | 9am-3pm

Green Friday Community Oak Planting Day

November 24 | 9-11:30am