Walk-in Wednesdays at Connolly Ranch

After a brief winter hiatus, Walk-in Wednesdays return to Connolly Ranch and have been expanded to once a month for the remainder of the year and all of next year. On the first Wednesday of every month, the ranch will be open from 3 to 5 pm for the public to visit the garden, relax in the grove take a hike on the woodland trail and see the animals.

Walk-in Wednesdays also offer an opportunity to learn about Connolly Ranch programs, events and volunteer opportunities. Each month, the ranch will introduce different activities hosted by community partners with like-minded missions. On May 6, visitors may wish to bring a yoga mat: Yoga Passion, whose goal is to ignite Napa Valley’s passion for yoga, will offer a free yoga class. In addition, UC Master Gardeners of Napa will offer garden tours and answer gardening questions.

Walk-in Wednesdays will run from 3 to 5 pm for the next six months, and from 2 to 4 pm starting in November, after daylights savings time goes into effect. Upcoming dates are May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4 and December 2. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

Community partners interested in hosting interactive activities at future Walk-in Wednesdays and businesses interested in sponsoring this monthly community open house should contact Connolly Ranch.

Connolly Ranch’s mission is to connect kids and families with nature through farm-based education. The nonprofit educational facility helps over 5,000 children each year learn about the environment while experiencing a real working farm within the city limits of Napa. For more information, visit connollyranch.org or call 707-224-1894. Connolly Ranch is located at 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa, 94558.