Connolly Ranch Education Center

Connolly Ranch is the only education center in Napa where children are outdoors, in nature, interacting with farm animals. Each year over 10,000 people visit our ranch, through field trips, open houses, camps and classes.

For much of the community, we are the only place to see and touch farm animals up close. This means that we are the only place where many members of our community can experience the number of health benefits that come from interacting with farm animals like lower cortisol, enhanced social skills, improved mood, elevated immune function.

Additionally, our outdoor, nature-based education model is shown to increase self confidence, empathy, responsibility, and a sense of purpose in children while empowering them to become the next generation of environmental stewards.