Birding walk: swallows show up in force

Turtle Back Trailhead

They swoop. They zoom. They flitter, squeak, and chur. They are the lively and chatty swallows of spring, which arrive this month. We’ll be on the lookout—with eyes and ears—for our three most common species. Tree swallows, which tend to nest in tree cavities, cruise above the meadows and marshes... Read more »

Pitch in for Earth Day

China Camp Village Point parking lot

As a nature lover, you probably know about Earth Day, the springtime celebration focusing on environmental protection and how you can help. At state parks in California, Earth Day is celebrated throughout April, with volunteer events taking place at many of the state's 280 parks, including China Camp. On Saturday,... Read more »