Village Talk: Geology

April’s Village Talk: Eons of Change The Dynamic Geology of China Camp State Park How did this land called China Camp come to be and what will it become in the future?  China Camp is the story of Marin County writ small. When did life emerge and when did major... Read more »

Easter Turtleback Hike for Kids!

Easter Turtleback Hike for Kids! Go on a fun hike around Turtleback trail and explore the beauty of nature on Easter Sunday. Rather than Easter eggs, we’ll spot wildflowers, nesting birds, and butterflies! Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, a hat and sunscreen. Adults must accompany children.   Date: April... Read more »

Hiking Program: Knight Drive

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 weekend hikes at China Camp. Hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6 miles.... Read more »

Naturalist Walk- Backranch Meadows

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 naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Mothers Day Family Bird Walk

  Enjoy a day to celebrate all Mothers by joining us on a morning bird walk looking for, and learning about, our nesting neighbors. Spring is an active time of year for birds as they are nesting in trees, bushes, cavities, and open terrain. During this leisurely stroll in the... Read more »

Naturalist Walk-Knight Drive

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 naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Bird Walk

Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous classes. Also, if you are... Read more »

Naturalist Hike- Turtleback Trail

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 naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss Kate Marianchild’s captivating book- Secrets of the Oak Woodlands Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book that reveals the hidden inner life of oak woodland ecology.     “A Californian may vacation in Yosemite, Big Sur, or Death Valley, but many of... Read more »

Naturalist Hike@ Backranch Meadows

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 naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive

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 naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program: Salt Marshes

Junior Ranger Program          Secrets of the Salt Marsh Who is Salty, the mouse that lives only in the SF Bay area salt marshes? On our walk, we'll learn about Salty and the birds, fish, sharks, crabs and other critters of our exciting and mysterious marsh.   Using our scientific curiosity,... Read more »