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Nature
Discover China Camp's ecosystems, animals, and plants
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Nature
Ecosystems
Discover some of the healthiest salt marshes in the San Francisco Bay Area, plus oak woodlands and grassy meadows.
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Nature
Wildlife
Providing healthy habitat for threatened and endangered animals, China Camp stands out as essential refuge along the edge of San Francisco Bay.
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Natural History
Wildflowers
Take a look at the wide range of flowers that brighten the meadows, woods, and salt marshes almost year-round at China Camp.
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Nature
Photo Gallery
For more images of the plants, animals, and ecosystems at China Camp, peruse our gallery.
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wildlife
Creature Feature: Cool snakes at China Camp
Not everyone loves snakes, but FOCC volunteer Kevin Smead does. Here, he sheds light on the...
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Education
Helping monarchs in Marin County
Discover how you can help increase local populations of monarch butterflies with these smart tips.
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animals
Talking turkey
Our largest land birds may be goofy, but they’re kinda cool too. Check out these cool...
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wildlife
Living safely with coyotes
Too many human handouts at China Camp and other parks spell big trouble for coyotes. Experts...
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animals
Five foxy facts to test your wildlife smarts
Scan through current postings in our local NextDoor sites, and you’ll likely see enthusiastic postings about...
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animals
Little bivalve, big impact: oyster research sheds light on bay health
Find out how a little oyster that thrives along our shores can make a huge difference...
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birds
White pelicans
Have you seen these cousins of brown pelicans fishing in our waters? Learn more about these...
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Partnerships
Scientists get crabby—and muddy—at China Camp
An invasive crustacean has scuttled its way into the park’s wetlands. Learn what researchers are doing...
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wildlife
“Who me?” said the raccoon
Wait…who ate my breakfast? If you’ve ever said that at our campsite, the answer might be...
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Cool Stuff
5 free nature apps
These free apps turn your smart phone into an instant eco-detective. Download them and take learning...
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wildlife
Baby boom
Spring means wildlife babies at China Camp. Meet the next generation of kits, kittens, pups, and...