Friends of China Camp January’s Book Club reading, The Gene, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee, drives home in this lucid and intimate book about the profound relevance of the history and future of biology in our lives. Summary from the author’s website: “THE GENE: An Intimate History . . . is the... Read more »
Enjoy a morning in the park making a difference. 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 »
DUE TO WEATHER PREDICTIONS, THIS EVENT WAS MOVED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 30.
THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED HEAVY RAINFALL AND WINDS. Begin February in an unforgettable way. Come enjoy the early-morning beauty of our tidal wetlands as the sun comes up over San Pablo Bay. We’ll follow our easy, ADA-accessible Turtle Back Nature Trail; bring binoculars to spy waterfowl... Read more »
Special work day with co-sponsors California State Parks Foundation! 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... Read more »
How do we know that we all evolved from other animals that once roamed the earth? What is evolution anyway? This month, bring your kids to learn about the amazing discoveries that help us understand how plants and animals have changed over time. We’ll start with a very special appearance... Read more »
Nearly 165 years ago, The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking tome about evolution, went viral—for it’s time. Since then, Darwin’s writings have taken on a contentious life of their own. Learn how his theory of natural selection has been applied to genetics by top researchers, including Stanford neurobiologist Dr.... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
