Kayak by the Wetlands

Friends of China Camp is offering a rare opportunity to explore our treasured wetlands with Sarah Ferner, the Education Coordinator of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). She will provide us with a glimpse into the ecology of our local salt marsh estuary and enlighten us with the latest research conducted... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

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Park Champions Work Morning

Unlike many of our previous heavy construction work days, this will be simple trail grooming. We will be using weed whippers, rakes and McCloeds to remove overgrowth and organics on the trail. To register, go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Your registration helps us plan for tools and... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

Gentle Walk In the Woods

Sunday November 12, 2017 9:30am -Noon Meeting place: Back Ranch Meadows Campground Kiosk Join naturalist Susan Edwards to wander through China Camp State Park and wonder at the plants and creatures that make it home. We'll start at the campground Kiosk and make our way through the oak woodlands to... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

Pathogens in our Park: Sudden Oak Death

Have you observed an abnormal amount of dead or dying oaks with yellowed or browning leaves within your local woodland? If so, you are probably observing trees that have been infected with Sudden Oak Death (SOD). Plant pathogens are a natural part of terrestrial ecosystems, they play a vital role... Read more »

Board / Working Group Meeting

Board/working group meetings are open to the public. Space is limited, so if you would like to attend, please contact friendsofchinacamp@gmail.com for details.

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join seasoned naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a series of nature walks on selected Saturdays in December at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking... Read more »

Full Moon Hike

Join us for an exclusive winter night hike at China Camp State Park. We will go on a moderate, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.   Date: Sunday December  3rd, 2017     Time:  4:15pm -6:30 pm   Admission: Members- Free  ... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join seasoned naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a series of nature walks on selected Saturdays in December at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking... Read more »