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!
2024 Napa County Watershed Symposium
Thursday, December 5 · 8:30am – 4pm PST. Location. CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America at Copia). 500 1st Street Napa, CA 94559. Sh...
December 5 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pmGreenScreen Film Series – Common Ground
Regenerative agriculture helps heal the soil, the health of all living things, and the planet, itself. Farmers across the country are learning that mo...
January 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmSpring 2025 Teen Conservation Internship
Napa RCD is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 Teen Conservation Internship (February – June). We are looking for 3 high school students who are cu...
January 20, 2025GreenScreen 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, 2025 @ 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, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
See What We’re Writing About
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!
Something for everyone at the Climate Solutions Showcase
By Chris Benz, April 20, 2024
Do you want to make your home more energy efficient and take advantage of clean, renewable energy technology? Join us!
Reining in disposable foodware--Napa joins the party
By Grania Lindberg, April 13, 2024
Reining in disposable foodware would not only clean up the environmental mess it creates, but it could be a boon for businesses as well.
County Bicycle Coalition
By Elayna Trucker, March 23, 2024
NCBC’s advocacy work promotes safe streets for both bicyclists and pedestrians.
Youth Leaders push for climate restoration
By Chris Benz, March 9, 2024
Allison Bencsik and Liliana Karesh, the co-presidents of Napa Schools for Climate Action (S4CA), have been successful advocates for their program, “Fossil Free Future.” The intent of their efforts is to cut emissions at the source by preventing construction of new or expansion of existing fossil fuel gas stations throughout Napa County.