About US
Napa Climate NOW! is a grassroots, non-partisan group of concerned Napa residents. We advocate a just and socially equitable transition to clean energy, reducing emissions of highly potent climate pollutants, restoring natural climate systems, safeguarding oceans, seas, rivers and other waterways, protecting land and sea ice, and preventing harm due to climate change to the health and well-being of all life on earth.
The work we do, the education we provide and the information we share are based on the latest climate science.
Napa Climate NOW! is an affiliate of 350 Bay Area.
Check Out Our Upcoming Events!
Safe Streets Program
Making Streets Safer sponsored by the Napa Bicycle Coalition. Great program of interest to all who live and bicycle in Napa! See more at: https://na...
February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmSOLAR + BATTERY & HOME RESILIENCY
Explore the benefits of installing solar panels and/or a home battery. This workshop will cover the basics of how they work and what the installatio...
February 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmChocoholics Unite: Fighting Climate Change One Bean at a Time
Climate Action Now is the sponsor for this fun and fact-filled online program – just in time for Valentine’s Day. (Hint: don’t buy y...
February 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmWhen Fiction Meets Reality Book Club
Join us for a captivating conversation between cli-fi Ministry for the Future author Kim Stanley Robinson, and personal/pyronatural essayist of The La...
February 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmNapa County Wildlife Habitat Conservation Coalition
Note: this is not a NCN-related event. However, we are pleased to share information provided by Yvonne Baginski, founder of the coalition. Gasser Cent...
February 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmClimate Action Committee monthly meeting
County Administration Building, 1195 Third Street, 3rd floor, or online Check out more information here Climate Action Committee
February 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amGreenScreen Film Series – Unstitched: How the Fashion Industry is Destroying the Planet
This solutions-based documentary looks at the fashion industry and the surprisingly profound damage “fast fashion” does to the natural world. The ...
March 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmGreenScreen Film Series – The Beaver Believers
This award-winning feature-length documentary shares the story of an unlikely cadre of activists in Wyoming who are working to restore the North Ameri...
May 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Climate Action and Sustainability OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION
By Linda Joshua, January 25, 2025
Art is a powerful tool for communication. It can increase awareness, enlighten us, and motivate efforts to tackle consequential issues. So I was thrilled that the theme for the 8th Napa ArtWalk, a biannual, rotating exhibition of juried sculptures, is “Climate Action and Sustainability.”
Documenting Solutions - The Green Screen Film Series is back
By Susan Crosby, January 11, 2025
As the new year unfolds, Napa residents can look forward to the latest installment of the Green Screen Film Series, a line-up of short, pithy films about important environmental topics with some surprising solutions and a healthy dose of humor.
Napa County acts to reduce plastic waste, disposable foodware
By Bob Figoni, December 28, 2024
Yes, it happened! On Nov. 12 the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to strengthen the state’s existing bag ban and to reduce the amount of plastic and other disposable foodware in our community.
Napa Recycling gives back in a big way
By Chris Benz, December 14, 2024
Through a new Community Benefit Agreement, Napa Recycling will fund scholarships for local students, provide internships at their facility in American Canyon, and fund local nonprofits to help provide community education on waste reduction.
What's the buzz about beekeeping in Napa?
By Sharon Parham, November 30, 2024
A few years ago, my husband and I became interested in beekeeping. Friends were doing it, and we thought it could be fun. We have a large backyard and wanted to help the environment. Little did I know how rewarding, yet difficult beekeeping can be.
Is it time for a habitat conservation plan?
By Yvonne Baginski, November 9, 2024
South Napa County, including the city of American Canyon, is forging ahead with approvals to rezone privately owned open space and build business parks, warehouses, and residences. Despite this region being among the most biologically diverse in California, no private land is currently set aside for wildlife conservation.
Green Innovation in Home Construction
By Chris Benz, November 2, 2024
Beth Farley, CEO and Chief Architect of GRID Design Build, knew she wanted to be an architect in high school as the perfect way to combine her math abilities with her love of art and good design. Today she and Lisa Massaro own GRID Design Build, which offers a holistic approach to housing that incorporates climate and community benefits.
Napa's path to sustainability--Weaving local plans into one resilient future
By Monique Byro, October 19, 2024
With issues ranging from climate action to wildfire resilience and forest health, Napa is undertaking a series of interconnected initiatives to address important community and environmental challenges. Collectively, these plans seek to enhance community resilience and sustainability.
Mystery Frog Adventures
By Linda Joshua, October 5, 2024
Imagine my surprise when watering the garden one recent summer’s day — I opened the top of my hose hideaway and saw a frog!
Earth Friendly Restaurants Step Forward
By Susan Crosby, September 21, 2024
It isn’t easy to be green, but thanks to the efforts of many local restaurants, we can often avoid using disposable food ware.
Meet a home-grown student climate activist
By Chris Benz, September 7, 2024
On July 31 Supervisor Belia Ramos presented Allison Bencsik with a Commendation from the Napa County Board of Supervisors for “exceptional leadership and commitment to climate advocacy as Co-President of Napa Schools for Climate Action.”
Thinking Differently About Shopping
By Marilyn Knight-Mendelson & Kathleen McElroy, August 24, 2024
There are at least 600 refillery stores across the nation. Refilleries most commonly provide bulk household and body care products in the consumer’s own container, thus minimizing unnecessary packaging.
Vine Trail LocoMotion rescues California King Snake
By Scott Thomason, August 10, 2024
Little did the Napa Sierra Club Group know that when its members decided to do a group bike ride recently, it would literally come to the rescue of a California King snake, while witnessing first-hand the dangers to wildlife of discarded plastics in our environment.
The Grass isn't Greener with Artificial Turf
By Carol Glaser, July 27, 2024
Artificial grass or turf may look like a solution for a low-maintenance, low-water landscape, but a closer look reveals its downsides.
The City of Napa's Urban Forestry Management Plan is important for everyone
By Celeste Mirassou, July 13, 2024
Fighting climate change means doing everything, everywhere, all at once.
Bringing biodiversity to the vineyard, Part 2
By Chris Benz, June 29, 2024
Biodiversity loss is real. Napa Valley growers explore ways to bring nature back to the vineyard.
Bringing biodiversity to the vineyard, Part 1
By Chris Benz, June 15, 2024
Biodiversity loss is real. Napa Valley growers explore ways to bring nature back to the vineyard.
Welcome to the 'Library of Things'
By Linda Joshua, June 1, 2024
When you walk into the Napa County Library Main Branch, you will find a remarkable array of tangible goods ready to be checked out. Welcome to the “The Library of Things.
A Prescription For Our Kids' Future
By Amanda Millstein, May 18, 2024
Do you want to make your home more energy efficient and take advantage of clean, renewable energy technology? Join us!
The Napa Valley Climate Connection:
Turning Good Ideas Into Good Climate Policy
By Lynne Baker, May 4, 2024
We owe it to ourselves and generations to come to keep the momentum going!