Roland Dumas, a highly respected colleague and former member of the Napa Sierra Club Executive Committee (ExCom), passed away recently after a prolonged illness. His memorial service was held on May 9 at Skyline Wilderness Park — a place he deeply...

It’s been about seven years since I bought an electric bike (e-bike), and I still love the thing. It’s become my go-to way of getting around—to the point where my fossil-fuel vehicle mostly stays parked in the garage. I thought I’d lay out some of...

For those paying close attention, climate change can feel like a slow-motion emergency unfolding in plain sight. The science is clear, the stakes are high, and the window for meaningful action is narrowing (according to the Intergovernmental Panel...

What can a handful of mud teach a fourth grader? Quite a lot, it turns out. Read on.

Our student intern explains her role in the Ten Strands, which approaches the urgent issue of climate literacy by weaving people together and advocating for increased environmental literacy in public schools. Through collaborative work with local...

In 2025, the Napa Sierra Club Group (NSCG) continued to turn environmental concern into hands-on education, local advocacy, and visible community impact—much of it powered by student leadership. Read on.

More than 65 Sierra Club members and guests came to the Napa Group’s second annual “Meet and Greet” social gathering on November 14th at Skyline Park Hall in Napa. Attendees were treated to an evening of food, environmental presentations and music...

John Gierach beloved fly - fishing author had a wonderful quote “the purpose of fly fishing isn’t to catch fish, it’s to go places where fish are caught”. The irony of this quote is that without a healthy environment there are no fish. Read on.

Fun and educational ways in which you can calculate your carbon emissions, and then reduce them significantly.

These are several Actions you can take today.