Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join our naturalists  for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from... Read more »

Natural History Book Club

Join Friends of China Camp for January’s book selection: THE INVENTION OF NATURE By Andrea Wulf January 27th, 2018- 7pm   Named Best Book of the Year by The New York Times and many more. Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was the most famous scientist of his age, a visionary German... Read more »

Migratory Bird Walk

Migratory Bird Walk Bring your binoculars on this stimulating hike as we explore the lives of the migratory birds at China Camp. As the weather begins to get warmer and the days longer, we will see the first appearances of migrating species as they make their journey north from their... Read more »

CANCELLED:Mushroom Walk

THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO STORMY WEATHER Mushroom Hike with Rivkah Khanin Prepare to put on your “mushroom goggles” and look at the forest in a new way. This walk lead by mushroom enthusiast Rivkah Kahnin will be an introductory mushroom foray. We will explore the various ecological roles... Read more »

Easy Turtleback Trail Hike!

TURTLEBACK TRAIL WALK   GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Explore China Camp With a Naturalist Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp:... Read more »

Park Champions Work Day

As many of you know, the trail rehab event for last month was rained out. So we are trying again. The soft soil is perfect for tread restoration and we're hoping it will stay that way for another couple of weeks. We’ll be digging up a section of Shoreline Trail,... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program!

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM Beaks and Wings, Feathers and Feet!   Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we use all our senses and observational skills to get to know the birds that visit China Camp in the early Spring. This will be a fun science program with games, art and a chance... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join our naturalists  for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join our naturalists  for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from... Read more »

Village Talk: History of San Francisco Bay Area Development

February’s Village Talk: A History of Development: The San Francisco Bay Reber Plan In Commemoration of Engineer Week The San Francisco Bay area dramatically changed after the US took ownership of California in 1848.  The Gold Rush and other international events lead to a dramatic rise in population density in... Read more »

FOOTRACE: Sasquatch Racing

There will be a 5k/10k/ Half Marathon footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on Sunday February 24th from 6am- 12:30pm. Expect increased foot traffic on trails. For more information go to the Sasquatch Racing website. 

Naturalist Book Club

NATURALIST BOOK CLUB February 24th, 2019- 7pm China Camp Village Museum Join Friends of China Camp for February's book selection: Life Everlasting (The Animal Way of Death) by Bernd Heinrich   How does the animal world deal with death? And what ecological and spiritual lessons can we learn from examining... Read more »