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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Tuesday\, June 2 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-116/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000
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SUMMARY:"Brush with Nature" plein air event
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin us for a plein air painting event\, where art and nature come together in real time. Talented plein air artists will be scattered throughout the park\, capturing its beauty on canvas. Pick up a map in China Camp Village and set out to find the artists in the field\, and experience how they transform a vista into a work of art. \nThen return to the village to view more beautiful plein air art—and maybe find something special to take home—at a one-day silent auction. (A portion of the proceeds will go to Friends of China Camp.) Also at the village\, join an art class to try your own hand at plein air painting—no previous experience required\, and we’ll provide all the supplies to get you started. Special kids’ painting classes will also be offered.  Whether you’re here to create\, learn\, or simply be inspired\, you’ll have a chance to connect with art—and artists—in an unforgettable setting. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Plein air artists stationed throughout the park Free map available at China Camp Village Cafe\, Back Ranch Meadows Campground kiosk\, and Turtle Back Trail parking area. \n10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Plein air art sale (China Camp Village) \n11 a.m. Children’s plein air painting class for children ages 6 to 12 (China Camp Village)* \n1 p.m. Plein air painting class for adults (China Camp Village)* \n1 p.m. Plein air painting class for children ages 6 to 12 (China Camp Village)* \n1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Meet artists (China Camp Village) \nSelf-guided walking tour to visit plein aire artists in the field is open to all. Registration for aur classes is required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, June 6\nTime: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (see below for class times and registration)\nLocation: China Camp Village\nCost: free to FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: all ages welcome to event (see below for classes); under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult \nChildren’s Class A (ages 6 to 12): RESERVE NOW\n11 a.m. – noon \nAdult class: RESERVE NOW\n1 p.m. – 3 p.m. \nChildren’s Class B (ages 6 to 12): RESERVE NOW\n2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/brush-with-nature-plein-air-event/
LOCATION:China Camp Village\, 100 China Camp Village Rd\, San Rafael\, CA\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260512T230142Z
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nSpecial Brown-Bag Lunch Day: After our work morning\, bring your own lunch for an informal gathering with fellow volunteers at China Camp Village. Cold drinks provided by Friends of China Camp. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Wednesday\, June 10 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-111/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260513T222522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T223511Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Rangers: It's a shore thing
DESCRIPTION:  \nLet your little explorers become nature detectives at China Camp. On this fun adventure\, we’ll walk around the edge of a salt marsh\, using all of our senses to uncover clues about the animals that call our shoreline home. Expert guides will help your kids look for tracks\, peek under rocks\, and search for other signs of life\, all the while explaining why salt marshes are so important. \nKids and adults can team up with fun activity sheets to compare pickleweed and other salt-tolerant plants with grasses found higher along the shoreline. Along the way\, explorers big and small will sharpen observation skills and discover new ways to experience and describe the natural world. \nSpace is limited; registration required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Friday\, June 12\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nLocation: Turtle Back Trail trailhead\nDifficulty: easy (¾-mile mostly flat loop)\nCost: free to FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 7 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-rangers-its-a-shore-thing/
LOCATION:Turtle Back Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T130000
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CREATED:20260513T223353Z
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SUMMARY:Wild words: Nature journaling in Miwok Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Take a soul-stirring walk beneath the trees\, then stop to reflect on your experience—be it with a poem\, a sketch\, or whatever feels right. \nThis month\, come celebrate California State Parks Week at a special event with nature journalist Shirley Austin-Peake. She’ll help you experience the art of slowing down\, noticing details\, making observations\, then capturing the magic and resilience of the natural world. Journals\, pens\, and light refreshments will be provided. Bring your creativity\, wonder\, and curiosity. \nSpace is limited; registration required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, June 13\nTime: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nLocation: Miwok Meadows\nCost: free to FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 14 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nREGISTER NOW \nPhoto: Joe Burns/USFWS Midwest/Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/wild-words-nature-journaling-in-miwok-meadows/
LOCATION:Miwok Meadows Picnic Area\, https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hXk4amjPvRVWkuj8\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260513T223839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T224859Z
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SUMMARY:Campfire Program: Legends of our leafy world
DESCRIPTION:What is the link between lupine and wolves\, or yarrow and Achilles? What do teasel weed\, wool\, and love potions have in common? What do woodbine and leprechauns\, bracken fern and invisibility have in common? Learn about the legends and lore of some of the native and introduced plants that grow at China Camp at this special evening presentation\, held at our outdoor amphitheater at Back Ranch Meadows Campground. \nAfter the presentation\, gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows\, make s’mores\, and watch the stars come out overhead. \nSpace is limited; registration required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, June 13\nTime: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Campground amphitheater\nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 8 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/campfire-program-legends-of-our-leafy-world/
LOCATION:Back Ranch Meadows Campground
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260512T230439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T233035Z
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Thursday\, June 18 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-117/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260513T225325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T225325Z
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SUMMARY:Birding walk: Nesting time
DESCRIPTION: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 busy feeding and fledging their young\, introducing the next fine-feathered generation to life at China Camp. \nThis month\, naturalist and expert birder Jerry Coe will be on the lookout for nests big and small\, as well as young birds that have already left the nest. Along the way\, Jerry will go over the basics of birding\, focusing on helpful techniques for identifying birds in the wild. All abilities are welcome. \nSpace is limited; registration required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, June 20\nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nLocation: Turtle Back Trail trailhead\nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 12 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/nesting-time/
LOCATION:Turtle Back Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260512T230625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T233235Z
UID:8692-1782291600-1782302400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Wednesday\, June 24 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-118/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260513T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T222749Z
UID:8703-1782586800-1782590400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist's Bookclub: The Enduring Wild
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn 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 Land Management. The journey takes us from the North Coast shores of the King Range south to the Mojave Desert. Jackson tells of the indigenous people who called these lands home for millennia\, and of the current mining and other extractive threats to BLM areas. Jackson also spotlights the grassroots organizers and political champions who have rallied to defend BLM lands\, and to uphold the radical mandate to protect these natural treasures for generations to come. \nRegistration is required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Sunday\, June 27\nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nLocation: virtual event; login details sent with confirmed reservation\nCost: free to FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 10 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalists-bookclub-the-enduring-wild/
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T064530
CREATED:20260512T230745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T233430Z
UID:8693-1782810000-1782820800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Tuesday\, June 30 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-119/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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