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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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Learning by Doing: 2025-26 Fall Teen Conservation Intern Reflections

Feb 4, 2026

Last October, Napa RCD proudly welcomed three Fall 2025 Teen Conservation Interns to the team. Throughout their internship, these extremely passionate students built valuable career skills while leading meaningful environmental projects close to home. They played an...

We’re hiring! Forest Health Project Manager

Jan 21, 2026

Are you passionate about conservation and eager to help communities protect and restore natural resources? The Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) is seeking a Forest Health Project Manager to help shape the future of our forests and watersheds....

Exploring Biochar and Compost Synergies: Building Soil Health in Napa Vineyards

Jan 6, 2026

Long before anyone used words like carbon sequestration or soil microbiome, Indigenous farmers in the Amazon discovered how to turn poor, red clay into rich, black earth that still feeds crops today. They mixed charcoal from cooking fires with food scraps, bones, and...

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Upcoming Events

25 April 2026

Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup

We can’t wait to celebrate Earth Day Napa with you! Register Today for the Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup! Saturday, April 25 – 9am-12pm Join Napa RCD for the 2026 Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup! We’ve got sites throughout the City of Napa, so we’re sure you’ll find a spot that works for you! Bring […] ...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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17 May 2026

Climate-Friendly Garden Tour Volunteer Opportunity

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10am-4pm for a blooming beautiful day in Napa! You MUST RSVP to participate in this volunteer opportunity. We’re looking for friendly volunteers to serve as Garden Greeters and Garden Docents •DOCENTS are in the garden, helping the owner talk to participants about plant ID, features of the garden, etc. We’d […] ...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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17 May 2026

2026 Climate-Friendly Garden Tour

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours TODAY! The 2026 Climate-Friendly Garden Tour will be on SUNDAY, May 17, from 10am-4pm. Brought to you by a partnership between Napa RCD, City of Napa Water, and UC Master Gardeners, you can take a tour of private and public gardens in Napa! Gardens will showcase beautiful and vibrant landscapes […] ...

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

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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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