Friends of China Camp THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The hike leader called in sick and was unable to lead the hike. The hike will be postponed for Feb 25th. Sunday Feb 18th, 2018 9:30am -Noon Meeting place: Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets... Read more »
Join our team on President's Day! What we tackle always depends on the number of volunteers and the availability of material, but our plan is to repair split rail fencing at the group campsite and en route parking, split wood and bundle firewood, and remove excess stone on a section of... Read more »
February’s book: The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson, 2015 “We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for... Read more »
Get outside. See great views. Learn about the natural world. Sound good? Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers! March 3rd Turtleback trailhead-9:30am Easy hike- Family Friendly Bioblitz! We will walk around turtleback trail and submit photos... Read more »
Get outside. See great views. Learn about the natural world. Sound good? Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers! 3/17 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay Hikes range from... Read more »
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN CHECK UPDATES FOR RESCHEDULED DATE Join Dr. Peter Oboyski, curator and manager of the Essig Museum of Entomology at UC Berkeley as he discusses the biology and diversity of butterflies. There will be specimens of local butterflies to view and information about... Read more »
Sunday March 18th, 2018 9:30am -Noon Meeting place: Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We'll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants... Read more »
Cancelled because of rain. Please join us on Saturday, April 7. Sign up at CalParks
Get outside. See great views. Learn about the natural world. Sound good? Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers! Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water,... Read more »
MARCH: “Full Sap Moon” China Camp State Park Date: Friday March 30th 2018 Time: 6pm -8:30 pm March 31st is the “Full Sap Moon”. This moon is named for this time just after the spring equinox when the sap from sugar maple trees really begins to flow. We will... Read more »
Who needs a fitness center when you have FOCC offering a well rounded, all major muscle group workout? We will pick up where we left off last year with the restoration of the Shoreline Trail behind the campground. The work will involve clearing the trail of all organics, removing split... Read more »
Saturday Hiking Program Exercise! Views! Wildflowers! Sound good? Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers! Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a... Read more »
