• Junior Ranger Program: Charles Darwin’s Birthday

    Back Ranch Meadows Campground

    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 »

  • Darwin’s theories in today’s world

    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 »

    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
  • 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