2020 Summer Camps

February 26, 2020

The Napa Open Space District continues to connect children with the outdoors. In addition to providing environmental field trips throughout the school year, the NOSD outdoor education program extends into the summer months with summer camps! These exciting summer camps connect children to the Napa Valley’s natural (and historical) parks through hands-on learning and exploration. […]

Thank You To Our Volunteers

February 11, 2020

We truly appreciate our volunteers for taking their time on Saturday to build trails at the beautiful Berryessa Vista Wilderness Park! The team built built nearly 1/4 mile of new single track trail, all by hand. Again, thank you to Sportago for the generous donation of raffle prizes and to Kelly Maher for boating the crew […]

Where to see wildflowers this Spring…

February 8, 2020

Spring is upon us and here are some public hikes to experience these beautiful wildflowers… Wildflowers/Geology Mt. Saint Helena – April 18th Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, Calistoga>> Wildflowers or Rocks? How about Wildflowers Rock! On this hike you don’t have to choose one theme over the other, because we’ll provide both. Join botany enthusiast JoeJoe Clark, and […]

3rd Saturday Hike- Labyrinth & Table Rock Hike at Robert Louis Stevenson Park on February 15, 2020

January 21, 2020

Sometimes the best paths are circular!  Join us on this guided hike and guided labyrinth walk at Robert Louis Stevenson SP.  The full hike will be approximately 4 miles and will include both walking a labyrinth and continuing on to Table Rock for a short geology talk.  Because the hike between the labyrinth and Table […]

Park RX Napa County Events January & February

December 22, 2019

Parks Prescription is a cross-sector collaboration that helps Napa County get outside and into our local parks, through connections with schools, community, and healthcare providers. Visit Park RX Napa County website at www.livehealthynapacounty.org/parks-rx    

3rd Saturday Hike – January 18, 2020 – Geology Hike at Skyline Wilderness Park

December 21, 2019

Skyline Wilderness Park, Napa Join our resident geologist, Sarah Clark, for a hike at Skyline Park and learn about the volcanism of southern Napa County. This will be a moderate hike from the parking lot up Lake Marie Trail across Bayleaf Trail and back down Buckeye Trail. Meet at the Skyline Parking lot at 10 […]

Dine and Donate at Downtown Joes and ABC Bakery on Saturday December 21st

December 17, 2019

This Saturday December 21st is Dine and Donate Saturday. Downtown Joe’s AND ABC Bakery have offered to donate 10% of their receipts to the Napa Open Space District. No need for a flyer. They will donate 10% of ALL diners that day. Take a break from your Holiday frenzy and do what really matters. Invite […]

Measure K

December 15, 2019

Measure K on the March 3, 2020 primary election ballot will help protect water quality and supply by enabling the Napa Open Space District acquire critical watershed lands,  provide new regional and local parks, improve forest management and support outdoor education programs for school kids.  For the full text of the Measure K Ordinance, and […]

Tuleyome and NOSD Partner Up for Berryessa Peak Trail Improvements

December 6, 2019

Berryessa Peak Trail is 8 miles each way, offering spectacular views in all directions. On a clear day you can see the Sierra Nevada mountains, Snow Mountain to the north, and Mt. Diablo to the south! Despite this being one of the most challenging hiking trails in Napa County, a group of eight Tuleyome volunteers […]