October Newsletter

October 4, 2018

Click here to view the October newsletter. Click here to sign up for the newsletter. Napa Open Space District October Newsletter, featuring.. -Old Mill Days on October 20th at the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park -Find out how you can help replant oaks by collecting acorns as we reach the one year marker of […]

New bird signs at Wetlands Edge Park

September 30, 2018

  Installing bird signs at Wetlands Edge Park, American Canyon. This is a collaborative effort between Napa-Solano Audubon and Napa County Regional Park & Open Space District and American Canyon. More signs to come.

Berryessa Vista Mountain Lions

September 22, 2018

Look closely, there are two mountain lions! Mama and baby perhaps? We are proud to have these amazing creatures inhabit our preserved lands. The Mountain Lion is a keystone species that is a natural part of this environment and is a sign of a healthy ecosystem. The chances of ever seeing a mountain lion in […]

Botanical Surveys of the Cove

August 14, 2018

The Cove, Pre and Post Nuns Fire Botanical Surveys

Eagle Scout Project at Moore Creek Park

July 11, 2018

John Baker from Troop 1 in St. Helena installed three benches and a shade structure on Sam The Eagle Trail at Moore Creek. After a thorough review by the Scout brass, he may earn the status of Eagle Scout, a very rare and honorable status. Check it out next time your there!

Soscal Headwaters Article in the Napa Valley Register

July 9, 2017

The Napa Valley Register ran a fantastic update on the Soscal Headwater’s project.  Click here to view the article. To donate to the cause, click here.

KQED Story on Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

June 26, 2017

Check out this great story by KQED on the Bale Grist State Historic Park and head up to the Mill this weekend and check it out!

Ways to Enjoy Nature in the Napa Valley from the Napa Valley Register

December 28, 2016

Check out this great article on ways to enjoy nature here in the Napa Valley!  Don’t forget to #NOSD when you post your photos on Facebook and/or Instagram so we can see your outdoor adventure!  

Sneak Peek at Smittle Creek photo album

December 27, 2016

Photographers Jim Rose and Kim Nguyen joined Napa Open Space District General Manager John Woodbury on a sneak peek hike at Smittle Creek.  We’ve shared their album on our Facebook page and you can check it out here.

Thanks Visit Napa Valley for listing the Bale Grist Mill in your History-Lover’s Guide

July 29, 2016

Check out the Visit Napa Valley Blog and see what other Historic sites are mentioned along with our beloved Mill!