Friends of China Camp Experience the extraordinary phenomenon of king tides at China Camp State Park. This guided, family-friendly walk will explore how these exceptionally high tides shape our shorelines, wetlands, and wildlife—and what they can teach us about future sea-level rise. Along the way, participants will learn about the park’s unique natural and... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Would you be inspired by fragments of wood buried in bay mud? Most of us would probably shrug and say nope, but lucky for us, someone saw them and dreamed. That person was John Muir, a key player in the formation of Friends of China Camp and our long-time historian... Read more »
January is an excellent time for birding at China Camp. The park’s diverse habitats, including coastal wetlands, meadows, and lush forests, provide a home for roughly 60 different resident species. Winter visitors also flock to the park, such as the tree swallow shown here, which typically arrives later this month.... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Come spy fungi in the park on this informative and fun hike with an experienced mycologist. Designed for intro-level mushroom explorers, this event will help you identify various types of fungi—including what may or may not be poisonous. What we discover will lead our discussion. No matter what we find,... Read more »
For a special after-hours treat, join the amateur astronomers of Marin Stargazers for an evening viewing brilliant treasures of the night sky. Telescopes will be available and trained on some of the night’s celestial standouts. Come peer at the stunning mountains and craters of this month’s half-moon, as well as... Read more »
Join in a lively discussion focusing on Kristin Ohlson’s Sweet in Tooth and Claw, a fascinating book that examines the idea that nature is shaped and bound by mutually beneficial relationships. From the publisher’s website: “A follow-up to Kristin Ohlson’s previous book, The Soil Will Save Us (2014), Sweet in... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
