The Land Trust of Napa County is an agency whose mission is to protect the rural nature of Napa County.…More Its conservation efforts go to  preserving agriculture, scenic open space and biodiversity. It was established by local residents who saw the necessity of preserving the hills and valleys and extraordinary scenic views of Napa. It  oversees maintainance for permanent preserves, properties protected by agency transfers and properties protected by conservation agreements. Some of the properties protected by conservation agreements include, Alston Park, Carneros Creek, the Coppola Estate, Dunn Sentinel Hill, Green Valley Ranch and Newell Open Space. It is located in suite 20 and is member of Land Trust Alliance.</p>

Serving Napa for nearly 40 years, Napa Valley Vacuum & Sewing specializes in repairing any brand of vacuum…More cleaner and sewing machine. It also offers a wide selection of new vacuums, including the most popular brands like Miele and Riccar. Sales also include more familiar stand-bys like Hoover, Panasonic and Eureka. If you need a central vacuum system serviced, Napa Valley Vacuum & Sewing can do that, too. Between the store's selection and its mail-order partners, every bag, filter, part and cleaning chemical is available, including "green" products.</p> <p>Although not a large part of its sales, the shop does offer Necchi and Riccar sewing machines. Repair, parts and accessories for sewing machines, however, are readily available, with resident expert Tom Murray ready to handle any challenge. Customer service is a priority, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The variety of old sewing machines on display is worth a visit in itself. The shop does not sell Dyson vacuums, but it does repair them.</p>

The Carolyn Parr Nature Museum showcases animals and plants native to North Bay. In addition to being a fun stop for…More the whole family with a green lawn and outdoor recreation area, it's a great resource and learning center. The museum runs monthly programs introducing different wildlife and plants. Private tours for groups may also be booked in advance for $15.</p> <p>Taxidermic animals in glass cases offer snapshots into the habitats of different species. If you're not sure how to deal with a cougar encounter on your hiking trails, you'll not only find literature on the subject at the center, but a wealth of information from the passionate volunteers. Joyce Nichols, who runs the center, is the president of the Napa Valley Naturalists. Membership is available at $5-50 per year.</p>