Carolyn Parr Nature Center 3107 Browns Valley Road, Napa, CA 94558

The Carolyn Parr Nature Center, located at 3107 Browns Valley Road in Napa, California, is a museum, park, and tourist attraction dedicated to educating the community about Napa's native natural environment. Named after Carolyn Parr, whose generous bequest established the center in 1981, the institution is run by volunteers and offers free admission to all visitors. The center features biome-based exhibits representing Napa's habitats, a Raptor display, a naturalist library, geological displays, and interactive quizzes. Group tours and school classes can be scheduled by calling the center during operating hours, which are Wednesdays from 10 AM-4 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 PM-4 PM. The center also hosts guided hikes in nearby Westwood Hills Park, providing visitors with a closer look at the local flora and fauna. If you're interested in learning more about Napa's natural resources or becoming a volunteer, the Carolyn Parr Nature Center welcomes you to explore and get involved.