Howdy!
Located just a short drive from downtown Napa, Connolly Ranch is a rich reminder of Napa County's agricultural past. These 12 acres serve as the Connolly Ranch Education Center, providing dynamic, hands-on education programs in an outdoor setting for children and the community.
The mission of Connolly Ranch is to connect kids with nature through farm-based environmental education programs. Here they learn about farm life, the role of farm animals, the concepts of ecology and sustainability along with an appreciation for nature. They also learn about organic gardening, the sources and benefits of healthy foods and an appreciation of how nature works to sustain us.
DIRECTIONS
From Highway 29 in Napa, take the First St. exit and go west onto First St. which turns into Browns Valley Road. Go approximately one mile, get into the center turn lane and turn left into our driveway at 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa, CA 94558.
Please note that Connolly Ranch is no longer a program of the Land Trust of Napa County. The Land Trust's board of directors voted to have Connolly Ranch become an independent nonporfit organization called the Connolly Ranch Education Center (dba Connolly Ranch). This is a "win win" opportunity for both organizations. It allows the Land Trust's board to focus on its core mission -- saving land. And now, the Connolly Ranch Education Center's board of directors will focus on expanding and developing new education programs for children in Napa County. The Land Trust will continue to own the Connolly Ranch property, but is leasing it to the new organization for $1 per year. Click here for Connolly Ranch's IRS determination letter.Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Napa Valley Art Festival | August 21, 2010 |
| Napa Valley Tomato Festival | Sept. 4, 2010 |
| Chili Cookoff | Sept. 18, 2010 |
| Harvest Festival | October 30, 2010 |
VISITING CONNOLLY RANCH
Connolly Ranch is generally not open to the public.
Our primary propose is educational school-sponsored field trips. However, we are open to the public for our Family Farm Day (in June) and our Harvest Festival
(in October).
Private field trips can be arranged. The cost is between $100 and $350 depending on the number of children, time involved, activities, etc. Call 707-224-1894 to inquire.
has been named Outstanding
Nonprofit Employee of the Year. Info. here
Connolly Ranch in the news
Click Napa Rec for information on preschool programs operated by the City of Napa Parks and Recreation Department.