A2O — Acorns to Oaks Field Trip Report & Photos
Teachers of Advanced Placement Environmental Science classes at Napa Schools have taken students on field trips to begin an exploration of our local oak resources, and to start a re-oaking project.
There are 3 objectives that this project will accomplish. First, students will study the historical distribution of oaks using aerial photographs and design a plan to restore oak habitat. Second, students will plant seedlings in restoration sites while experimenting with different planting strategies and various factors that affect the growth and health of oaks. Lastly, students will communicate their findings to fellow students at both high schools to exhibit the value of oaks and natural lands to Napa County.
These are photos taken from Stone Bridge School’s 5th grade acorn collection trip to Suscol Vineyards in October.
Shari Gardner, Project Manager
FONR Board Meeting Dec 3, 2012: NOT!
Dear Friends of the Napa River & Board Members:
because of holiday absences the Executive Board decided to cancel the December 3 board meeting.
The next meeting will be January 7, 2013.
We wish you a happy holiday season and a good beginning of 2013 !
Your Executive Board:
Myrna, Francie, Chuck, Tim and Bernhard.
PG&E Grants $5000 for In-School Watershed Education
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has graciously donated $5000 to the “In-School Watershed Education Program.”
With the help from this grant we are expanding the Watershed Education Program and join forces with the Napa Resource Conservation District to conduct oak education and re-oaking at strategic sites around the Napa Valley. The “Acorns to Oaks Project” will spread awareness about the importance and plight of our oaks and provide opportunities for people to play an active role in planting new oak woodlands and savannahs. The result will be more oak habitat to support our local wildlife, a healthier ecosystem, and people who feel a connection with our oaks and the natural world around them.
Friends of the Napa River is very thankful for this generous support from PG&E.
Next Board Meeting November 5, 2012, 5pm
The next board meeting will be November 5, 2012, 5pm at the new location:
The Land Trust of Napa County,
1700 Soscol, Second Floor Suite 20.
Proposed agenda includes
- Demo of FONR.ORG website, how to subscribe
- PG&E Grant for In-School Watershed Education
- Report on “Acorn to Oaks” project (SG)
- Report from Environmental Candidate Forum for Napa City Council candidates October 4
- Exhibitor at biennial Viticulture Fair November 7th, hosted by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers at the Napa Valley Expo.
Environmental Forum for Napa City Council Candidates Oct. 4, 2012
Everyone is invited!
WHAT: Environmental forum for Napa City Council candidates:
- Bill Bopf,
- Doris Gentry,
- Jim Krider (incumbent,)
- Alex Pader,
- Alfredo Pedroza,
- Charles Rose and
- Scott Sedgley;
also Mayoral candidates
- Peter Mott and
- Jill Techel
WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 6:30pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St.,
Napa Community Room
WHY: This will be an informational forum for the community to become more acquainted with the candidates and their positions on environmental matters facing the City of Napa.
HOW: The candidates will initially answer several prepared questions, then will respond to questions from the audience as time permits.
Moderator: David Graves, 30+ years Napa resident, Winery co-founder and manager, former County Planning Commissioner, member Friends of the Napa River board of directors.
Listen, learn, and quiz the candidates.
This forum is hosted by Friends of the Napa River, Get a Grip on Growth, Napa Chapter of the Sierra Club and Napa Valley CanDo
For more information call FONR at 254-8520.
FONR Board meetings 9/10/2012 (etc.) at new location
The September board meeting will be September 10, 2012, 5pm at a new location:
The Land Trust of Napa County,
1700 Soscol, Second Floor Suite 20.
Proposed agenda includes
- Update on “Acorn to Oaks” project
- Environmental Candidate Forum for Napa City Council candidates in September
- Exhibitor at Napa Sanitation Districts annual open house, October 6, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Exhibitor at biennial Viticulture Fair November 7th, hosted by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers at the Napa Valley Expo.
