Friends of China Camp Come spy fungi in the park on this informative and fun hike with an experienced mycologist. Designed for intro-level mushroom explorers, this event will help you identify various types of fungi—including what may or may not be poisonous. What we discover will lead our discussion. No matter what we find,... Read more »
For a special after-hours treat, join the amateur astronomers of Marin Stargazers for an evening viewing brilliant treasures of the night sky. Telescopes will be available and trained on some of the night’s celestial standouts. Come peer at the stunning mountains and craters of this month’s half-moon, as well as... Read more »
Join in a lively discussion focusing on Kristin Ohlson’s Sweet in Tooth and Claw, a fascinating book that examines the idea that nature is shaped and bound by mutually beneficial relationships. From the publisher’s website: “A follow-up to Kristin Ohlson’s previous book, The Soil Will Save Us (2014), Sweet in... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Here’s a fantastic and easy way to introduce your young explorers to the importance of caring for our natural spaces. Bring children ages 2 and older to take part in three fun activities. First, kids can help create a special sign focusing on the importance of protecting nature and our... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Who doesn’t love a party? This month, Junior Rangers are invited to celebrate Charles Darwin’s 217th birthday with an afternoon of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning for Junior Rangers. Darwin was an amazing explorer and natural scientist who came up with big ideas, like evolution, natural selection, and survival of... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
About 60 percent of all bird species migrate. In February, most birds are still in their wintering grounds to the south, but some begin to return to the park to nest and raise their young. Early migrants include tree swallows and violet green swallows, easiest to spot as they swoop... Read more »
Like being in nature? Love looking for wildlife? This event is for you! For the first time, Friends of China Camp is taking part in a truly global event: the Great Backyard Bird Count, cosponsored by Cornell Lab, Audubon, and Birds Canada. And we want you to join in the... Read more »
