February Bird Walk: Early migrants

Turtle Back Trailhead

It’s a relatively quiet time at the park in February, with most birds still at their wintering grounds to the south. But as early spring begins to unfold, the first migratory birds will start to return to China Camp, and we’ll be on the lookout for them on this month’s... Read more »

SPECIAL EVENT: Owl meet-and-greet and presentation

China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

Whooooo wants to learn more about owls? If you give a hoot about these spectacular (mostly) nocturnal raptors, mark your calendar for a very special afternoon event at China Camp. All About Owls, a nonprofit based in Petaluma, will bring two of their “ambassador owls” to this event. We’ll meet... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day—POSTPONED TO FEB. 22

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

DUE TO WEATHER PREDICTIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22. 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... Read more »

Free

Volunteer Work Day

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

Naturalist’s Book Club: Most Delicious Poison

Naturalist’s Book Club: Most Delicious Poison  Note: This is a change from a previously selected book for this month. It is oft said that “you are what you eat.” But what are you if what you eat is toxic? Author Noah Whiteman’s Most Delicious Poison explores the unavoidable toxins we... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day

Enjoy a morning making a difference by volunteering today at China Camp. 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... Read more »

Free

Volunteer Work Day—DATE CHANGED TO FEB. 27

DUE TO THE PREDICTION OF RAIN, THIS WORK EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US. Enjoy a morning making a difference by volunteering today at China Camp. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone.... Read more »

Free

Owl meet-and-greet with All About Owls

Last month we had huge interest in this very special program, so we are offering it again this month. All About Owls, a nonprofit based in Petaluma, will bring two of their “ambassador owls” to the Village Museum for this afternoon event. Owl experts will also share fascinating facts about... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp—POSTPONED TO 3/13

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

DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. 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... Read more »

Free

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

March Birding Walk

Avian Fashion Month at the park March is the season of truly fine-feathered friends at China Camp, and these celebrities will be arriving in their most en-vogue attire. Join our morning walk to spy these newly arriving avian dazzlers, like shimmering violet-green swallows, dapper Swainson's hawks, and yellow-breasted kingbirds, our largest... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program

The Birth of the Bay In this fascinating and fun program, Junior Rangers will uncover the mystery of how San Francisco Bay came to be. Our educators will take little ones on a magical journey back thousands of years, to a time when the San Francisco Bay was a grassland... Read more »