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    • History
      • Cultural reports shed light on China Camp’s history
      • Author sheds light on Coast Miwok
      • An untold love story
      • 1882: When racism nearly strangled China Camp
      • Lura Thorp: childhood at China Camp
      • PART 1: The McNears: Dreams, schemes, and ambition
      • PART 2: Developing Point San Pedro: wartime and beyond
      • PART 3: 1950s and ’60s: Point San Pedro up for grabs
      • The Grace Quan: China Camp’s floating visitor
      • The name game
    • Nature
      • Learn how to wildlife-whisper
      • Improving biodiversity and curbing fire fuels
      • Helping monarchs in Marin County
      • Free guided nature walk of Miwok Meadows goes virtual
      • Creature Feature: Cool snakes at China Camp
      • Catching the wildflower show at China Camp
      • Baby boom
      • “Who me?” said the raccoon
      • Aw nuts—it’s acorn season
      • Rails: noisy ghosts of the wetlands
      • First flowers
      • Osprey family photos
    • More resources
  • About Us
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      • Friends of China Camp Public Documents
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Helen Sitchler

September 29, 2024

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Steve Deering, a true park champion

December 21, 2022

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In Memoriam: Paul Storm

April 4, 2022

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Back Ranch Campground Camp Host Fran Stahl

FOCC Volunteer Spotlight Fran Stahl

January 2, 2022

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Learn how to wildlife-whisper

January 2, 2022

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New park manager takes over daily operations

January 2, 2022

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Safety first

October 1, 2021

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SF Bay NERR Education Coordinator Bella Mayorga demonstrates how a salt marsh harvest mouse hangs by its tail

Salt marsh experts lead walk for visitors with disabilities

September 29, 2021

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Pitch in at China Camp–sign up now to volunteer

July 6, 2021

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Terms end for three members of FOCC Board

July 1, 2021

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Friends of China Camp (FOCC) operates China Camp State Park under contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation. FOCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Membership fees and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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