Last updated: 2/21/2011
Carolyn Parr Nature Museum
Napa, California
Street Address
3107 Browns Valley Road
Napa, CA 94558
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4102
Napa, CA 94558
phone: 707-255-6465
e-mail: janichols1@juno.com

Hours

Sunday, Saturday
1 PM - 4 PM

Admissions

None, donations welcome

Staff

Joyce Nichols
phone: 707-226-6230
John Vranka
phone: 707-255-7581
e-mail:
Karen Swain
phone: 707-226-8094
Steve Konakis
phone: 707-738-5215
Description

Available for small birthday parties inside, larger groups outside

Displays of native animals and their natural habitats in Napa Valley; native plant, wildlife habitat garden; nature walks in Westwood Hills Park (picnic area); natural resource library available for reference on site, and children's library and games.

Mission

To enhance public knowledge about and encourage the preservation and protection and enjoyment of Napa County plants and animals.

History

Started in 1984 by the Napa Valley Naturalists with a bequest from member Carolyn Parr.

Artifact Collections

Native fauna and flora in grassland, wetland, riparian, woodland and chapparral displays, raptors, other birds and bird nest displays. Local rock collection by Gem and Mineral society (polished rocks for sale in gift shop). Grinding rocks and other rocks. Wasps nests and other pollinator materials.

Educational Programs

Weekday, evening guided tours for schools and other groups, pre-school trunk program $15

Monthly Nature Program, Reptile Club, Young Naturalists Hikes; $5 nonmembers
Governance

Napa Valley Naturalists Board of Directors (volunteers)

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Publications

Quarterly newsletter

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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