Friends of China Camp 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 »
Speaker Series: Wildcare An Evening with an Owl Join WildCare for an evening about owls. Here in Marin we have 7 different species of owls; find out what makes each species unique and the special adaptations they have for survival. The highlight of the evening will be meeting WildCare’s live... Read more »
November 23rd Migratory Bird Walk Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous... Read more »
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEAVY RAINS AND WIND ARE EXPECTED ON 11/30/19. Please check our events calendar for future events and hikes. November 30th Harvest Hike Fall is the season... Read more »
Join us as we clean and organize our maintenance area in preparation for the coming year. After a long year of wear and tear from trail work and maintenance projects, our shed and tools could use some TLC. We will be cleaning and repairing our supply shed as well as... Read more »
this event has been cancelled due to predicted rain. Unfortunately we have had to cancel the full moon hike tonight due to the rainy weather. Not only would we not be able to see the moon, the route itself would be hazardous in the wet conditions. December “Cold Moon”... Read more »
Junior Ranger Program Owl Exploration! Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we learn about owls and their favorite foods. Have you ever wondered what these predator birds eat for dinner? In this program we will dissect owl pellets and discover what they eat and how they catch their prey.... Read more »
January 1st New Year’s Sunrise Hike Want to celebrate the new year in a profound way? Ring in the new year under the open sky as we observe the beauty of the rising sun over the tranquil waters of the San Pablo bay. Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for this 3... Read more »
Full Moon Hike January “Full Wolf Moon” China Camp State Park 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. ... Read more »
January 11th Junior Ranger Program For this Junior Ranger Program we'll learn about the plants and animals that depend on Back Ranch creek which flows through China Camp’s campground. We'll follow the creek that is full of winter rain as it rushes toward the Bay. We will explore the life... Read more »
THE REGISTRATION FOR THE JANUARY 12th event is full. Spots still available for 2/9 hike. Jan 12 & Feb 9th KING TIDE HIKES Celebrate winter with a beautiful short hike and lots of science at China Camp State Park. Join scientist and educator Sarah Ferner from San Francisco Bay... Read more »
Jan 18th Birding Walk Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous classes.... Read more »
