Friends of China Camp Oct 19th Honoring Native Californians: Miwok Life at China Camp John Tayaba of the Miwok tribe performs with other dancers during the annual Indigenous People's Thanksgiving Sunrise Ceremony on Alcaraz Island. 2007. AP Photo/Craig Young This walk is a continuation of a previous Miwok program from August. eIndigenous coastal... Read more »
Oct 19th Junior Ranger Program Coyote Tails, Condo Spiders & Scat! Earn your Jr. Ranger Badge and learn about the life of coyotes and their habitat. We will also look at local bugs and meet other amazing creatures that live along the trail. Using simple science observation tools, children will... Read more »
10/19 Speaker Series The Story of Tye Leung: The First Chinese Woman to Vote Join us to explore the fascinating history of Tye Leung, the very first Chinese American woman to become a federal civil servant at the famous Angel Island Immigration Station and the first Chinese American woman to... Read more »
North San Pedro Road from Biscayne drive to the Backranch Campground will be closed from 7:30am- 10:30am on October 19th, and 7:30am- noon on October 20th due to the Marin County Triathlon. Click here for more details about the event.
October 20th Naturalist Book Club Join us as we discuss Neil Shubin’s book “Your Inner Fish” Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book. “Neil Shubin, the paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells the story of our bodies as you've... Read more »
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning vistas. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced,... Read more »
Sasquatch Racing will host a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on 10/27 from 7pm to 3pm. There will be over 200 participants. Please be advised of the increased foot traffic along the trails during this time. Click here for more information.
Join us for another day of trail repairs. We’ll be continuing our work on Shoreline Trail, rebuilding it to state standards, compacting the tread, replacing split rail fencing and wattling the edge. The work will be moderately strenuous, and we’ll be working around large equipment. Lunch is provided. Limited free... Read more »
November 9th Indigenous People’s Month Part 1: Miwok Culture and Storytelling Join us as we partner with the Museum of the American Indian to celebrate Indigenous people’s month at China Camp. Alicia Retes, the Education Coordinator of the Museum of the American Indian, will lead us though an exploration of... Read more »
Veteran’s Day Full Moon Hike November ”Oak Moon” For this full moon hike, we will go on a moderately strenuous, 4-mile round-trip hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. Suitable for kids ages 10+. $5 for non-members, free for members. Date:... Read more »
Please join Friends of China Camp on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00 AM in China Camp Village for the China Camp Annual Public Meeting. To be presented are accomplishments for 2019 and plans for 2020. Bring your questions and suggestions for improving park operations and programs. Location: China Camp Village 100... Read more »
November 16th Indigenous People’s Month Part 2: Miwok Life at China Camp Join us for part 2 of our celebration of Indigenous People’s Month. Indigenous coastal Miwok people have lived and thrived in the China Camp area for over 5000 years. Before Spanish settlers forced the native population off their... Read more »
