Summer exploration Western lizard by Harriot Manley As spring transitions to summer, lots of natural changes occur. The temperature rises; grasses and other vegetation turns from green to brown; and baby lizards and birds make their appearance. This is the perfect time for Junior Rangers to search for and observe the sights, sounds,... Read more »

The Universe Within by Neil Shubin During this month’s book club meeting, we will discuss The Universe Within by esteemed author and biology professor, Neil Shubin. This book explores the deep connections between the ever-changing nature of the cosmos and the evolution of the human body. From the publisher's website:... Read more »

Join an invigorating hike to watch July’s spectacular “Buck Moon” rise above the bay. This month’s full moon marks the time of year when male deer, who shed their antlers in early spring, start to sport a new set of antlers. We hope to spy some of the park’s dashing... Read more »

Scan our tidal wetlands in July, and you’ll likely see an outstanding array of shorebirds. Handsome marbled godwits, downright-cute Western snowy plovers (a federally threatened species), plus assorted sandpipers and ducks frequent our shoreline, making it a great place to head for this month’s birding walk. We’ll start with a... Read more »

As the lushness of spring slides into the golden days of mid-summer, changes happen all over the park. Join our leisurely walk into one of China Camp’s key habitats: our beautiful oak and bay woodlands. We’ll be on the lookout for a host of summer’s remarkable seeds—and the critters who... Read more »