Friends of China Camp Join us to discuss Richard Preston’s novel, The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring. Read this fascinating fictional tale about the northwest’s beloved coast redwood through the eyes of a team of botanists, then join our lively discussion. Excerpt from Powells.com: “Hidden away in foggy, uncharted rainforest valleys... Read more »
From the late 1700s to the late 1800s, the Spanish missions and other colonial projects established in central California compromised Indigenous cultures and identities, dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their traditional lands, destroyed natural resources, and hastened the population decline of Native societies. Join Dr.Tsim D. Schneider, as he discusses... Read more »
Prepare to be dazzled during this year’s Heritage Day festival, on August 27 at the historic China Camp Village. See the vibrantly-colored costumes of rhythmic lion dancers, and listen to the harmonious strumming of the guzheng. You can also try your hand at mahjong, learn a new tai chi technique,... Read more »
Coastal Cleanup Day is here! And our shoreline would not sparkle and shine without the help of community members like you. The California Coastal Commission will be sponsoring a statewide cleanup throughout the month of September, and China Camp will be offering a volunteer workday to pick up trash along... Read more »
Fall brings a unique beauty to the park that is worth celebrating: golden hills, migrating birds, and a bright harvest moon. On this moderate, 4.5-mile round-trip hike, we will travel to one of the best vistapoints in the park to view the moon rise over the sparkling bay. Harvest Moons ... Read more »
What is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but can grow to be the tallest organism in the world? You guessed it, a tree! For this month’s program, Junior rangers will explore the biological features of bayside trees- their bark, leaves, and seeds. This program... Read more »
There will be a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on Sunday, September 25 from 8am-2pm. Please expect increased foot traffic on Shoreline Trail, Bayview Trail, and Oak Ridge Trail during that time. Go to the Sasquatch Racing website for more details.
Join us for this month’s book club as we discuss Keith Heyer Meldahl’s book, Rough-Hewn Land: A Geologic Journey from California to the Rocky Mountains. Excerpt from ucpress.edu: “”Unfold a map of North America,” Keith Heyer Meldahl writes, “and the first thing to grab your eye is the bold... Read more »
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS. Credit: fire.ca.gov Why are wildfires getting larger and more intense? How does fire fit into biodiversity management? What is the difference between a crown fire and a cool fire? Join wildfire mitigation specialist Brendan Clifford as he leads a... Read more »
Join us for this month’s book club as we discuss Rob Dunn’s new book, The Natural History of the Future. Dunn is a biologist, writer, and university professor in ecology. Excerpt from goodreads.com: “A leading ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet, we must understand... Read more »
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY. 2022 marks ten years that Friends of China Camp has been operating China Camp State Park. Join us as we celebrate a decade of stewardship, friendship, and partnership with the community, park funders, and the California Department of Parks & Recreation. PROGRAM... Read more »
October is a spooky time – neighbors adorn their houses with scary decorations, like giant spiderwebs, fake spiders, and bats, to the delight of eager trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. At China Camp, we don't have spooky decorations, but rather, our park is home to real-life spiders and bats! Check... Read more »
