Here’s your chance to take part in an unforgettable evening experience: watching the full moon rise above the bay from an exclusive vantage point at China Camp. This month’s celestial showstopper is called the Sturgeon Moon, a name derived from Algonquin and other tribes in the Northeastern U.S., who knew that this month’s full moon marked the best time of year to catch freshwater sturgeon. (In the salty bay waters off China Camp, we also have sturgeon, but typically their peak season is later in the fall.)

Starting our hike at dusk, we’ll climb through the oak and bay laurel woodlands, keeping our eyes peeled for bats, owls, and other creatures of the night. From our viewpoint, we’ll watch the Sturgeon Moon rise, casting a glow across the bay.

Space is limited; registration is required. Cancellation notified via email.

Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: China Camp Ranger Station
Difficulty: moderately strenuous (3.5-mile round-trip hike, with 500-foot ascent)
Cost: free to FOCC members, $5 donation appreciated for non-members
Ages: 10 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult

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