Friends of China Camp 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 »
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 »
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS WALK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30. Bright yellow buttercups, pale-pink and creamy white milkmaids, orange poppies, deep-blue lupine, garnet-hued warrior’s plume—it’s a veritable color wheel at the park right now, with springtime wildflowers sprinkling our meadows and woods. On this gentle hike, we’ll... Read more »
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Who better to celebrate the spring equinox with than with our nearest and dearest celestial friend, the moon! Overlooking the sparkling waters of San Pablo Bay, we will convene at China Camp Point and enjoy a clear view of the “Worm... Read more »
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... Read more »
Join an engaging book discussion with fellow nature lovers. For March’s discussion, we will discuss Ten Birds That Changed the World, by award-winning British author Stephen Moss. Summary from publisher, Hatchette Book Group: For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds… In Ten Birds That Changed the World,... Read more »
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 »
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 »
In April, our hills are decorated with blossoms and the sky is graced with an abundance of avian life—warbling vireos in meadows, Swainson's thrushes in the shadows, red-winged blackbirds trilling in the marshlands, and California quail bustling in the bushes. Join fellow bird enthusiasts to spot violet-green swallows swirling overhead,... Read more »
DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 27. 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.... Read more »
DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 27. 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... Read more »
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 »
