Understanding California's New Composting Law, by Samantha Smith
January 31, 2022
Understanding CA’s New Composting Law is not that complicated, AND it's a great thing for the environment.
Opposition Info for the Walt Ranch Project, by Sue Wagner
November 29, 2021
The developers of Walt Ranch (Craig and Kathryn Hall) intend to cut down over 14,000 trees on the Walt Ranch property to develop it into a new vineyard. Learn why we oppose this project.
Holiday Greening Tips, by Samantha Smith
November 13, 2021
With the holidays approaching, it’s a good time to revisit some thoughts on sustainability. The amount of waste produced in the U.S. between Thanksgiving and New Years increases by about 1 million extra tons or 25%, according to the EPA. During this...
What's the Deal with Biochar? by Samantha Smith
July 17, 2021
The Biochar revolution is upon us. Everywhere we look it seems like it is being touted as the next great thing to improve our soil health and save our planet. But what is biochar and how is it created?
Want to Do Something About Climate Change Now? Try "RegenerationNapa.org," by Nick Cheranich
May 16, 2021
Want to take easy and significant steps to help resolve the climate crisis right now? Read on.
Wildfires are Burning California: What you can do to reduce the driver of fires. Essay and Digital Art Work by Alisa Karesh, Junior at Napa High School
May 16, 2021
In recent years we have been introduced to a new season - the “fire season” - which is how many Californians are now calling the time between August - November when the entire state is experiencing extreme wildfires.
The Steep Learning Curve of Managing Our Forest Land (Made Understandable), by Patricia Damery
March 22, 2021
Allowing forests to do what they do best sounds simple, and in some ways, it is until you take in the fact that we cannot just let our forests go without some tending. First Peoples knew this. We have interfered, stopping forest fires that naturally...
Napa Sierra Club Helps with Yountville’s Climate Action, by Chris Benz
January 22, 2021
The Napa Sierra Club is helping with the ban on gasoline-powered leaf blowers by providing $2000 in funding for bilingual outreach to Yountville residents, businesses and yard care companies.
Understanding the Incredible Energy Needs of the U.S., by Nick Cheranich
December 21, 2020
One of the most useful ways in which to really understand our energy consumption and where that energy comes from is by using this flow chart.
How Minorities Are Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change, and What We Can Do to Help, by Lainey Laband
November 24, 2020
Climate Change affects minorities and indigenous people in many different ways.