Friends of China Camp

Guided Bird Walk: Magnificent Migrants
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Spring heralds a flurry of feathers at China Camp, drawing birding enthusiasts to the park from far and wide. During our May birding walk, we’ll be on the lookout for new arrivals such as Pacific-slope flycatchers, Western tanagers, Wilson’s warblers, and black-headed grosbeaks. We’ll keep watch for resident species too, including great blue herons and Western bluebirds.
Hike leader Jerry Coe will discuss how to learn bird calls and songs, as well as the four essential keys to identifying birds in the field: color, size and shape, behavior, and habitat.
Bring binoculars, a filled water bottle, and snacks. Dress in layers for changeable weather and wear appropriate walking shoes.
Space is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.

Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Turtle Back Trailhead

Difficulty: easy, 2-mile round trip
Cost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members
Age: 8 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
ADA accessible: yes
Maximum number: 20

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Junior Ranger Program: Wild Moms
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, May’s Junior Ranger program will focus on some of the hardest workers among China Camp’s wildland creatures: wildlife moms! Your little ones will learn about the maternal caretaking habits of creatures like dusky-footed woodrats, raccoons, and woodpeckers. These woodland moms demonstrate resilience and devotion as they busily craft nests and dens, and gather and store food to increase the chances of survival for their offspring.
Dress your pint-size naturalists in layers for changeable weather, and bring snacks, a filled water bottle, a smile, and a spirit of adventure.
Space is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.

Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Location: Back Ranch Meadows Campground
Difficulty: easy, ¾-mile walk
Cost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members
Age: ages 7 to 9; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
ADA accessible: no
Maximum number of attendees: 15

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