Naturalist Book Club

   Join us as we discuss David Christian’s captivating book Origin Story: A Big History of Everything   “A captivating history of the universe -- from before the dawn of time through the far reaches of the distant future. Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals,... Read more »

Park Champions Work Day

Join us for a day a trail repairs. We’ll be digging up a section of Shoreline Trail, rebuilding it to state standards, compacting the tread, replacing split rail fencing and wattling the edge. Lunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 16 and up are welcome.... Read more »

MOVIES IN THE PARK

June’s Selection: Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds Join us for an outdoor showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film, The Birds. This 1963 film was shot in Bodega Bay California and was inspired by a short story called The Birds which was written in 1952 by Daphne Du Maurier. The film... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: China Camp Point

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning wildflowers. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.   Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Naturalist Hike-BackRanch Meadows

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM July 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 our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program

July 7th Junior Ranger Program China Camp Shoreline Low Tide Exploration. Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we discover the crabs, mollusks, and shorebirds that live on our rocky shore. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s estuary. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of... Read more »

Birding Walk

 July 13th 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 classes.... Read more »

Full Moon Hike

Full Moon Hike July 16th “Full Buck Moon” China Camp State Park   Join us for a 4-mile round-trip hike to watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. This will be a moderate hike with 400 ft in elevation gain. Admission:  Free for members                            $5... Read more »

Naturalist Hike- Knight Drive

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM July 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 our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Park Champions Work Day

FOCC is offering yet another opportunity to flex your muscles and show our rutted trails who's boss. We will be rebuilding trail tread to make it safer and to comply with the State Park standards. We will also be putting the final touches on the tread work that was done... Read more »

Naturalist Hike- Glenwood

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM July 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 our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6... Read more »

Naturalist Book Club

     July’s Naturalist Book Club       Join us as we discuss John Brockman’s captivating book-  Life: The Leading Edge of Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Anthropology, and Environmental Science      “The newest addition to John Brockman’s Edge.org series explores life itself, bringing together the world’s leading biologists, geneticists, and evolutionary... Read more »