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 »

Naturalist Hike: Glenwood

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 »

Hiking Program

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning wildflowers. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join our naturalists  for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Introduction to Birding Hike

Introduction To Birding Beginning to Advanced Students Welcome! If you’ve always loved birds but need help getting started,  join our beginning bird class with naturalist Jerry Coe! In our class you will receive instruction on how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides to identify common birds in the... Read more »

CANCELLED Junior Ranger Program: Creeks!

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 16th due to weather conditions. Junior Ranger Program For this Junior Ranger Program we'll learn about the plants and animals that depend on Back Ranch creek which flows through China Camp’s campground. We'll follow the creek that is full of winter rain as... Read more »