Sunrise-and-Wildflower Hike

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Are you as excited as we are for our next sunrise hike? Watch the morning sun cast a golden glow over China Camp’s wetlands, then search for wildflower gems with fellow hikers. Naturalist Harold Hirsch will point out some of the springtime beauties, such as irises, suncups, and star lilies. ... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Join us for a morning of making the park look beautiful. There’s always plenty to do—trail grooming, fence mending, log splitting, litter pickup, and so much more. Join us and make a difference! No previous experience needed. Difficulty ranges from easy to a good work out. No long-term commitment required—but... Read more »

Earth Day Broom Pull

On this eco-friendly day, join other volunteers to improve biodiversity at the park. This event, co-sponsored by Friends of China Camp and the California State Parks Foundation, will focus on removing invasive broom plants. By taking part, you'll play a vital role in fostering a more resilient park ecosystem by... Read more »

Spring Wildflower Walk & Photo Tips – Walk 1

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Tall grasses may be turning golden as spring winds down, but there are still plenty of wildflowers blooming in the park. We’ll search for late bloomers such as tall and elegant Ithuriel’s spear and the showy pink blossoms of checkerbloom and farewell-to-spring. Bring a plant guide if you’d like, as... Read more »

Spring Wildflower Walk & Photo Tips – Walk 2

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Tall grasses may be turning golden as spring winds down, but there are still plenty of wildflowers blooming in the park. We’ll search for late bloomers such as tall and elegant Ithuriel’s spear and the showy pink blossoms of checkerbloom and farewell-to-spring. Bring a plant guide if you’d like, as... Read more »

Full Moon Hike

Witness the celestial spectacle of the ”pink moon.” This month’s full moon gets its name from springtime’s bounty of rosy blooms. Even if we don’t spy any pink bloomers on this hike, we’ll still enjoy the moon’s spectacular ascent over San Pablo Bay.  This hike follows a winding trail to... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes,... Read more »

Free

Community Volunteer Day: Wildfire Resiliency

Don your work gloves and join the weed-yanking brigade with Friends of China Camp and the San Pedro Road Coalition. We’ll help clear China Camp’s east entrance by removing invasive broom and other flammable weeds and plant debris. Backed by the San Rafael Fire Department, our goal is to protect... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program

Bring your young nature-lover to join a journey of discovery, delving deep into the vibrant world of plants and animals awakening with the season. We’ll follow a winding trail beneath a canopy of oaks to learn about budding blooms, chirping baby birds, and other signs of spring. Through hands-on exploration... Read more »

Online Naturalist Book Club

This month we discuss Purified: How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water. In his 2023 book, author Peter Annin dives into the promising future of wastewater reclamation.    Summary from author’s website “In Orange County, California, decades of cutting-edge technology and ambitious community outreach efforts have made the county the... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp—CANCELED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes,... Read more »

Free

Late-spring Wildflower Hike

As warmer weather approaches, the final months of spring offer a last chance to enjoy the season's wildflowers. On this hike, we will follow a meandering trail through an oak woodland forest in search of beautiful bloomers such as blue brodiaea, violet ground iris, white toyon blossoms, delicate rein orchids,... Read more »