One River. One Goal. One Community.
Join friends and neighbors, buy a tile and help us build the Napa River Ecology Center!
What is the Mosaic Mural?
The mural is a custom mosaic mural that playfully reflects the flora and fauna of the Napa River, and creatively recognizes donors to the Napa River Ecology Center.
How do I get involved:
Make a donation to the project at varying levels and have your name permanently etched into a river-themed tile.
Donor names will be recognized through handmade ceramic tiles. Each letter will carefully be impressed in shaped pieces of clay that, once glazed and fired, will come together to create beautiful, sparkling imagery of the tule and flowing water. The surrounding mural scene – including the animals and sky – will be made with hand-cut stained glass. The stained glass will be expertly cut, shaped and placed, using precise flowing lines and synchronized shapes that work together to define and complete the whole mural.
What are the donation levels?
$10,000 River Tile:
The Napa River is beautifully portrayed flowing through the wetlands as it connects with the Bay. River tiles are 36” x 8” inches long, giving your name the largest presence on the mural.
$5,000 Tule Grass Tile:
Tule Grass tiles capture the beautiful yellow and green hues which support for the health of the river. Tule tiles are 23’ x 5” and capture the gentle movement of river reeds and grasses. Add your name to a Tule Tile to demonstrate your support of the Ecology Center.
$1,500 Group Plaque:
Add your name to the 12 x 12 square plaques adorning the left side of the mural. Plaques seamlessly blend into the Tule reeds creating a beautiful show of support for the Ecology Center.
$500 Tile Stamp:
Small 2-3 inch tiles add to the mosaic design with a stamp of your choice: water, wildlife, or nature theme, or place your initials.
River Tile
Tile Size
Largest
Donation AMount
$10,000
Individual Tile Size
36″ x 8″
Character Limit for Naming
35
Quantity Available
25
Tule Grass Tile
Tile Size
Medium
Donation AMount
$5,000
Individual Tile Size
23″ x 5″
Character Limit for Naming
25
Quantity Available
100
Group Plaque
Tile Size
Small – (multiple names on a 12 x 12 plaque)
Donation AMount
$1,500
Individual Tile Size
N/A
Character Limit for Naming
25
Quantity Available
100
Tile Stamp
Tile Size
Tile Stamp (choose nature, water, or wildfile theme or initials)
Donation AMount
$500
Individual Tile Size
Varying
Character Limit for Naming
N/A
Quantity Available
50
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are you trying to raise?
We’re coming together as a community to raise $1,000,000 to help bring the Napa River Ecology Center to life. Every gift, big or small, moves us closer to breaking ground.
When will the project break ground?
With full funding, we’re planning to celebrate a groundbreaking in Spring 2026.
What does the mosaic wall look like?
The wall will be a one-of-a-kind, 8 x 14-foot mosaic mural that joyfully reflects the plants and animals of the Napa River. It’s also a beautiful way to celebrate and recognize the generosity of donors who are making the Center possible.
What are the donation levels?
- River Tile – $10,000
- Tule Reed Tile – $5,000
- Group Plaque – $1,500
- Small Stamp or Initials Tile – $500
Do I need to put a name on the tile?
Not at all. You’re welcome to give anonymously or leave your tile without a name.
Can I honor someone else with a tile?
How long will my name remain on the wall?
Your name—or the person you choose to honor—will be remembered on the wall forever.
What is your Tax ID number?
Our Tax ID number is 47-3226686.
What are the character limits for the tiles and are tiles limited?
Each tile has different space limits—please see the information below for details.
River Tile
- Character Naming limit: 35
- Quantity Available: 25
Tule Grass Tile
- Character Naming limit: 25
- Quantity Available: 100
Group Plaque
- Character Naming limit: 25
- Quantity Available: 100
Tile Stamp
- Character Naming limit: N/A
- Quantity Available: 50
Can I choose where my tile will go?
Are there other materials in the mosaic?
Who designed the mosaic wall?
The design comes from Rachel Rodi Mosaics, a professional mosaic artist whose work beautifully reflects the natural scenery of the Napa River wetlands.
How big is the mosaic wall?
The mural will be 8 feet wide and 14 feet tall.