• Birding walk: Nesting time

    Turtle Back Trailhead

    Whether it’s an osprey coming in for a landing atop a tangle of sticks on a bay front piling, or a California quail tucked into a feather- and grass-lined bowl beneath a coyote bush, birds are in full nesting mode at China Camp. Species of all makes and models are... Read more »

  • Naturalist’s Bookclub: The Enduring Wild

      In this month's book, The Enduring Wild, author Josh Jackson takes us on a California road trip to discover the stories behind our state’s sprawling public lands. Jackson’s journey spans thousands of miles, crisscrossing the Golden State to seek out the 15 million acres overseen by the Bureau of... Read more »

  • SPECIAL SATURDAY Give-back morning at China Camp

    Biscayne Drive at N. San Pedro Rd. 14-24 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael, United States

    Do something special this Saturday. Join other dedicated volunteers like you to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildlife in China Camp State Park. This event, cosponsored by the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF), will focus on fire-fuel reduction, removing invasive weeds and dead vegetation. No special skills needed; just bring... Read more »