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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 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. \nLunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n\n  \nTo register\, please go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Once you are registered\, they will send additional information about where to meet\, what to bring (in addition to your smiles and volunteer spirit) and what to wear. Your registration helps us prepare for equipment\, supplies and\, of course\, food. Be sure to include your email address…just in case rain causes us to cancel and we need to contact you. \nJoin us and meet new people who\, like you\, care about our parks. To get a flavor of our work day events see the FOCC Maintenance photo gallery.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-24/
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Miwok Walk
DESCRIPTION:Oct 19th \nHonoring Native Californians: \nMiwok Life at China Camp\nJohn 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\n  \nThis walk is a continuation of a previous Miwok program from August. eIndigenous coastal Miwok people have lived and thrived in the China Camp area for over 5000 years. Before Spanish settlers forced the native population off of their land and into missions\, the Miwok people flourished due to an abundance of food and natural materials from the oak woodland forest and the coastal bay shoreline. It is estimated that there were over several thousand Coastal Miwok in the North Bay at the time of the Spanish arrival in 1769. Most of this population was dispersed within 100 years. Many died of European diseases. Miwok people still live in the Bay Area today\, with the largest group at Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County. Join naturalist Jerry Coe for an educational walk as he discusses the pre-colonial settlements of the coastal Miwok people at China Camp. He will cover how they lived\, what they wore and ate\, what they used for medicine\, and some of their common cultural traditions and folklore.  \n  \n Date: October 19th \nTime: 10am-noon  \nLocation:  Backranch Meadows Entrance Gate. \n  \nThis event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of seats you need\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/indigenous-miwok-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T123000
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Coyotes\, Bugs & Scat!
DESCRIPTION:Oct 19th \nJunior Ranger Program\n     Coyote Tails\, Condo Spiders & Scat!\nEarn 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.  \nUsing simple science observation tools\, children will discover the animal and insect life of the area.             \n\n  \nDate: Saturday October 19 \nTime: 11am – 12:30pm \nLocation: Turtleback Trailhead \nDirections will be provided in an email response. \nAge: Best for ages 8-10 \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \nBring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes\, snacks\, sunscreen\, a hat\, and binoculars (if you have them). \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-coyotes-bugs-scat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T190000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The First Chinese Woman to Vote
DESCRIPTION:10/19 Speaker Series\nThe Story of Tye Leung:\n The First Chinese Woman to Vote\n\nJoin 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 ever vote in a US presidential election. Ted Schulze will trace the life of Tye\, from her infamous days among San Francisco’s Barbary Coast to her quiet life as a loving grandmother. Schulze will also look at the life of her husband Charles Schulze\, whose father came from Europe to seek his fortune in a tiny Nevada mining town. Her story is also one of forbidden love\, as her illegal interracial marriage compromised her and her white husband’s government career. That did not stop Tye and her husband\, Charles\, from having a loving marriage with 4 children\, and a continued series of fascinating experiences. Tye was an advocate for women’s rights and she is a designated Women’s History Month Honoree by the National Women’s History Project. \nTed Schulze is Tye’s grandson\, and has done considerable research on Leung’s life\, family history\, and accomplishments. Schulze is recently retired from Xerox and is a dedicated member of the FOCC Trail Crew and a proud to volunteer of the Topside Animal Care crew at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. He lives with his wife Amy\, in San Rafael.  \n  \n  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, October 19th  \nTime: 6pm – 7pm \nLocation: China Camp Village Museum\, China Camp State Park \n  \n$5 fee. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of seats you need\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/speaker-series-the-first-chinese-woman-to-vote/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T120000
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SUMMARY:ADVISORY: ROAD CLOSURE-Marin County Triathlon
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/advisory-road-closure-marin-county-triathlon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20190925T200946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T200946Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:October 20th \nNaturalist Book Club\nJoin us as we discuss Neil Shubin’s book “Your Inner Fish”\n  \nJoin us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book. \n“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 never heard it before. This book has been the basis for the PBS series. \n  \nBy examining fossils and DNA\, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins\, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish\, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening\, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.” \nExerp by Amazon.com \n  \nDate: October 20th  \nTime: 7:00pm – 8:00pm \nLocation: China Camp Village Museum\, China Camp State Park \nThis event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of seats you need\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20190925T190724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T190724Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive Trailhead
DESCRIPTION: GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM  \nNaturalist Hikes at China Camp \nLearn about the abundant wildlife in the area. \nSee stunning vistas. \nGet Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.  \n  \nJoin us for a guided hike at China Camp\, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced\, from 1.5 to 4.5 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear\, water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \n\n\n10/12 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate\, 4.5 miles\, 600 ft elevation gain.\n10/26 Knight Drive Trailhead-  9:30am:  Intermediate\,  3 miles\, 100 ft elevation gain. \n\n  \nIf you are bringing more than 5 people\,  \nplease RSVP to  chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766. \nInclude your name\, phone number and number of hikers.  \nOtherwise you can just show up!  \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-hike-knight-drive-trailhead-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20190912T162617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T162617Z
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SUMMARY:FOOTRACE: Sasquatch Racing
DESCRIPTION:Sasquatch Racing will host a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on 10/27 from 7pm to 3pm. There will be over 200 participants. \nPlease be advised of the increased foot traffic along the trails during this time. \n  \nClick here for more information. 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/footrace-sasquatch-racing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20190919T140931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T140931Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champion Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n\n  \nTo register\, please go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Once you are registered\, they will send additional information about where to meet\, what to bring (in addition to your smiles and volunteer spirit) and what to wear. Your registration helps us prepare for equipment\, supplies and\, of course\, food. Be sure to include your email address…just in case rain causes us to cancel and we need to contact you. \nJoin us and meet new people who\, like you\, care about our parks. To get a flavor of our work day events see the FOCC Maintenance photo gallery.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champion-work-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191026T200747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T200747Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Month Part:1
DESCRIPTION:November 9th\nIndigenous People’s Month \nPart 1: Miwok Culture and Storytelling\n\nJoin 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 the past and contemporary culture and history of indigenous Coast Miwok people who have lived along the San Pedro Shoreline for thousands of years.  This family-friendly walk will include story-telling\, songs\, and games. All ages welcome!  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, November 9th \nTime: 10am-12pm \nLocation:  Miwok Meadows Entrance Gate\, Easy hike\, 1 mile \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of participants\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/indigenous-peoples-month-part1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191026T191948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T191948Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Veteran’s Day Full Moon Hike\nNovember ”Oak Moon”\n\n  \nFor 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+. \n$5 for non-members\, free for members. \n  \n  \nDate: Monday\, November 11th \nTime:  4:15pm -6:30pm \nPlease bring warm clothing\, appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and a flashlight.  \nWe will meet at 4:15pm sharp. \n\n\nTo reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/veterans-day-full-moon-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191009T222529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T222529Z
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SUMMARY:China Camp Annual Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n  \nLocation: China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Road\, San Rafael\, CA 94901 \nDate: November 16th\, 2020 \nTime: 10am-Noon
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/china-camp-annual-public-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191026T193542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T193542Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Month: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:November 16th \nIndigenous People’s Month \nPart 2: Miwok Life at China Camp\n\nJoin 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 land and into missions\, the Miwok people flourished due to an abundance of food and natural materials from the oak woodland forest and coastal bay shoreline. It is estimated that there were over several thousand Coastal Miwok in the North Bay at the time of the Spanish arrival in 1769. Most of this population was dispersed within 100 years. Many died of European diseases. Miwok people still live in the Bay Area today\, with the largest group at Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County. Join naturalist Jerry Coe for an educational walk as he discusses the pre-colonial settlements of the coastal Miwok people at China Camp. He will cover how they lived\, what they wore and ate\, what they used for medicine\, and some of their common cultural traditions and folklore.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, November 16th \nTime: noon-2pm \nLocation:  Turtleback Trailhead\, Easy hike\, 2-3 miles \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of participants\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/indigenous-peoples-month-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20190901T215221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T215221Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Wildcare
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: Wildcare\nAn Evening with an Owl\n\nJoin 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 non-releasable Northern Spotted Owl\, Sequoia\, hearing her rescue story and discovering the challenges Spotted Owls face along the Pacific Coast. \n  \nMelissa Tofflemoyer is the current Ambassador Program Manager at WildCare. She holds a Bachelor’s of Environmental Science and is currently pursuing her Masters of Environmental Policy & Management with a Fish & Wildlife Certification.   \n  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, November 16th 2019  \nTime: 5:30pm – 6:30pm \nLocation: China Camp Village Museum\, China Camp State Park \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of seats you need\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/speaker-series-wildcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191026T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T202913Z
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SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:November 23rd \nMigratory Bird Walk\n\nWelcome! 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. If you are an advanced birder\, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing. \nThis month we will explore the migratory birds that will be passing through China Camp as they head south for  winter. During our stroll\, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore migratory birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats\, seeing Red-tailed Hawks\, Nuttal’s Woodpecker\, Northern Flickers and much more! \n  \nJerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park\, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, November 23rd \nTime: 8:00am – 10:00am \nLocation: Turtleback Trailhead\, (RSVP for directions) \nLength: 1.5 miles \n  \nPlease wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water\, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack\, scope\, guide books\, camera. \n  \nThis event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/migratory-bird-walk-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191130T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191026T192548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191026T192548Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED:Harvest Hike
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEAVY RAINS AND WIND ARE EXPECTED ON 11/30/19.\n  \nPlease check our events calendar for future events and hikes. \n\n\nNovember 30th\nHarvest Hike\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFall is the season of change: the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer. Squirrels and birds busily gather acorns and seeds while deciduous oaks begin to lose their leaves. Join us on this stimulating hike with naturalist Harold Hirsch as we explore the natural changes we will see as the earth tilts on its axis and the first rains inspire the hills to transition from gold to green.  Harold will also discuss the evolution and seasonal life cycle of seeds. Burn off some of that Thanksgiving pumpkin pie and join us for this exciting walk! \n  \nDate: Saturday\, November 30th \nTime: 12:30-2:30pm \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael \nModerate hike\, 3 miles \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of participants\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/harvest-hike/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191116T212033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T212033Z
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SUMMARY:Champion Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 organizing our tools and other materials. The work will range from easy to moderately strenuous. There’s something for everyone. We will be moving heavy items and handling tools with sharp edges.\n\n\n\nLunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n \n To register\, please go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Once you are registered\, they will send additional information about where to meet\, what to bring (in addition to your smiles and volunteer spirit) and what to wear. Your registration helps us prepare for equipment\, supplies and\, of course\, food. Be sure to include your email address…just in case rain causes us to cancel and we need to contact you.\nJoin us and meet new people who\, like you\, care about our parks. To get a flavor of our work day events see the FOCC Maintenance photo gallery.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/champion-work-day-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191123T022008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191123T022008Z
UID:2383-1576081800-1576090800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:this event has been cancelled due to predicted rain.\n  \nUnfortunately 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.\n\nDecember “Cold Moon” \nChina Camp State Park \n\nFor 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+. \n$5 for non-members\, free for members. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, December 11th \nTime:  4:30pm – 7pm \nPlease bring warm clothing\, appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and a flashlight.  \nWe will meet at 4:30pm sharp at the \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \n101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael CA 94901 \n  \nTo reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191123T022623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191123T022623Z
UID:2387-1576315800-1576323000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:Junior Ranger Program\nOwl Exploration!\n  \n\nEarn 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. This is a fun hands-on learning activity which is sure to be an interesting topic around the family dinner table! \n  \nDate: Saturday\, December 14 \nTime: 9:30am  -11:30am \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \n100 China Camp Village Rd.\, San Rafael CA 94901 \nAge: Best for ages 8-11\, accompanied by an adult. \n  \nDress in layers and wear appropriate outdoor clothes and shoes. Bring snacks\, sunscreen and a water bottle. Rain will cancel the event.  \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191123T022318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191123T022318Z
UID:2385-1577861100-1577869200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Sunrise Hike
DESCRIPTION:January 1st \nNew Year’s Sunrise Hike\n\nWant 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 mile sunrise hike to welcome the first new golden light of the 2020 year. Refreshments will be served afterwards! \n\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, January 1st \nTime: 6:45am-9am \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael \nModerate hike\, 3 miles \n  \nPlease bring appropriate hiking clothes\, a headlamp\, and a water bottle. Please dress in warm layers. Rain will cancel the event.  \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of participants\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/new-years-sunrise-hike/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191231T235952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T235952Z
UID:2416-1578672900-1578682800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Full Moon Hike\nJanuary “Full Wolf Moon”\nChina Camp State Park\n\n\nFor 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+. \n$5 for non-members\, free for members. \n  \nDate: Friday\, January 10th \nTime:  4:15pm – 7:00pm \nPlease bring warm clothing\, appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and a flashlight.  \nWe will meet at 4:15pm sharp.  \n  \nTo reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191231T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T235130Z
UID:2415-1578736800-1578744000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:January 11th\nJunior Ranger Program\n\nFor 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 that lives in and around the creek and talk about why it is important to protect our watershed!  Best for ages 6-10 \nDate: January 11th \nTime: 10am-Noon \nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Group Camp Parking Lot. (Directions will be provided in email response) \nDress in layers and wear appropriate outdoor clothes and shoes. Bring snacks\, sunscreen and a water bottle. Rain will cancel the event.  \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191231T234042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T234042Z
UID:2412-1578832200-1578837600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION FULL: King Tide Hike
DESCRIPTION:THE REGISTRATION FOR THE JANUARY 12th event is full. Spots still available for 2/9 hike.\n  \n\nJan 12 & Feb 9th\nKING TIDE HIKES\n\nCelebrate 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 National Estuarine Research Reserve for a walk near the edge of China Camp’s tidal salt marsh during one of the highest high tides of the year – a King Tide. We will learn about the marsh\, scientific research occurring there\, and what king tides can teach us about sea level rise.  Click here to see a time-lapse video of a King Tide at China Camp. Due to the popularity of this event\, we will be offering 2 events this year. This event is primarily for adults.  \nDates: Sunday\, January 12th\, 12:30pm  & Sunday February 9th\,  11:30am \nDifficulty: Easy to moderate hike\, 1.5 miles \nLocation will be disclosed upon RSVP \n  \nWhat to be prepared for: Please dress appropriately for weather\, including walking on trails that will likely be wet or muddy and standing still in windy conditions. This event is primarily for adults. What to bring: Camera\, binoculars \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of participants\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/king-tides-hike/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191231T233712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T233712Z
UID:2411-1579334400-1579341600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:Jan 18th \nBirding Walk\nWelcome! 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. If you are an advanced birder\, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing. \nThis month we will explore the resident birds that roost in the Bay Area during winter. During our stroll\, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats\, seeing red-tailed hawks\, ruby-crowned kinglets\, white-tailed kites  and much more! \n  \nJerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park\, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, January 18th  \nTime: 8:00am – 10:00am \nLocation: Turtleback Trailhead (RSVP for directions) \nLength: 1.5 miles \n  \nPlease wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water\, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack\, scope\, guide books\, camera. \n  \nThis event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/birding-walk-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200119T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191231T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T234404Z
UID:2414-1579437000-1579444200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION FULL: Mushroom Hike
DESCRIPTION:THe registration for this event is full. please check the calendar for future events.\n\nJanuary 19th\nMushroom Hike \n\nPrepare to put on your “mushroom goggles” and look at the forest in a new way. This walk lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch will be an introductory mushroom foray. We will explore the various ecological roles these organisms play and ways we can interact with them. We will develop tools for identification and learn some basic terminology. All comfort-levels and questions welcome!  \nDate: Sunday\, January 19th \nTime: 12:30pm- 2:30pm \nLocation: BackRanch Meadows Campground entrance. It is on the North Entrance of the park. We will meet at the guard kiosk by San Pedro Rd.  \n  \nLength: This will be a moderate 2-3 mile hike.  \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable hiking clothes snacks\, water and good walking shoes. \n  \nThis event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/mushroom-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20190926T220305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T220305Z
UID:2340-1579935600-1579960800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:FOOTRACE: Urban Coyote at Miwok Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Urban Coyote will host a footrace at Miwok Meadows. Expect significantly increased foot traffic on the trails and vehicle traffic on the road from 7am-2pm. \nClick here for more details. 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/footrace-urban-coyote-at-miwok-meadows/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20200104T000337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200104T000337Z
UID:2424-1580065200-1580068800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION: January 26th  \nNaturalist Book Club \nJoin us as we discuss Laura Cunningham’s captivating book- A State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California. \n“Vernal pools\, protected lagoons\, grassy hills rich in bunchgrasses and\, where the San Francisco Bay is today\, ancient bison and mammoths roaming a vast grassland. Through the use of historical ecology\, Laura Cunningham walks through these forgotten landscapes to uncover secrets about the past\, explore wh \nat our future will hold\, and experience the ever-changing landscape of California. Combining the skill of an accomplished artist with passion for landscapes and training as a naturalist\, Cunningham has spent more than two decades poring over historical accounts\, paleontology findings\, and archaeological data… Through A State of Change\, readers are given the pure pleasure of wandering through these wondrous and seemingly exotic scenes of Old California and understanding the possibilities for both change and conservation in our present-day landscape. A State of Change is as vital as it is visionary.” \n                   Excerpt from Amazon.com \n  \nJoin us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book. \n  \nDate: January 26th  \nTime: 7:00pm – 8:00pm \nLocation: China Camp Village Museum\, China Camp State Park \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of seats you need\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20200125T181510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T181510Z
UID:2444-1580544000-1580551200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. If you are an advanced birder\, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing. \nThis month we will explore the resident birds that roost in the Bay Area during winter. During our stroll\, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats\, seeing red-shouldered Hawks\, White and Brown Pelicans\, Spotted Towhees\, and much more! \n  \nJerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park\, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, February 1st   \nTime: 8:00am – 10:00am \nLocation: Turtleback Trailhead (RSVP for directions) \nLength: 1.5 miles \n  \nPlease wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water\, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack\, scope\, guide books\, camera. \nThis event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766 \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/birding-walk-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20200125T183325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T183325Z
UID:2449-1581156000-1581163200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Owls
DESCRIPTION:Junior Ranger Program\nOwl Exploration\n  \n\nWho’s hoo-ing at China Camp? Owls\, that’s hoo! 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. This is a fun hands-on learning activity which is sure to be an interesting topic that you will enjoy sharing with friends and family.\nDate: Saturday\, February 8th \nTime: 10am – noon \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \n100 China Camp Village Rd.\, San Rafael CA 94901 \nAge: Best for ages 8-11\, accompanied by an adult. \n  \nDress in layers and wear appropriate outdoor clothes and shoes. Bring snacks\, sunscreen and a water bottle. Rain will cancel the event.  \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, phone #\, and the number of people attending. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-owls/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135801
CREATED:20191231T234202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T234202Z
UID:2413-1581247800-1581253200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION FULL: King Tide Hike
DESCRIPTION:THE REGIstration for this event is full. please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.\n\nJan 12 & Feb 9th\nKING TIDE HIKES\n\nCelebrate 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 National Estuarine Research Reserve for a walk near the edge of China Camp’s tidal salt marsh during one of the highest high tides of the year – a King Tide. We will learn about the marsh\, scientific research occurring there\, and what king tides can teach us about sea level rise.  Click here to see a time-lapse video of a King Tide at China Camp. Due to the popularity of this event\, we will be offering 2 events this year. This event is primarily for adults.  \nDates: Sunday\, January 12th\, 12:30pm  & Sunday February 9th\,  11:30am \nLocation: Please register for meeting location \nDifficulty: Easy to moderate hike\, 1.5 miles \nWhat to be prepared for: Please dress appropriately for weather\, including walking on trails that will likely be wet or muddy and standing still in windy conditions. This event is primarily for adults. What to bring: Camera\, binoculars \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766. \nInclude your name\, the number of participants\, and your phone #. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/king-tide-hike-3/
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