Super -Blue- Full Moon Hike
2018-01-31 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This month is a lunar party with two supermoons, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse. For more detailed information about each of these lunar events click here. Join us for an exclusive super-blue-full moon hike at China Camp State Park. We will go on a moderate, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.

Date: Wed. Jan 31st 2018
Time: 5pm -7:30 pm

Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5

RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com
or (415)488-5161 to sign up. You will be notified of the meeting location once you RSVP. If rain is predicted, you will be notified if the hike is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight. We will meet at 5pm sharp.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-02-03 09:30 - 11:30
February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air, the views, and, yup, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.
When: February 3rd
Time: 9:30am.
Meeting Place China Camp Village Parking lot –
100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Easy hike. 2 miles. Topic: Wildflowers
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-02-10 09:30 - 11:30
February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air, the views, and, yup, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.
When: February 10th
Time: 9:30am
Where: Back ranch meadows campground kiosk entrance
Intermediate. 2 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

Mystery Mouse Show: Encore Presentation
2018-02-10 16:00 - 17:00
Friends of China Camp invites you to
An encore presentation of a popular Village Program…
A FREE Fun-Filled Show For Kids!
“THE MYSTERY MOUSE OF CHINA CAMP”
Specially for ages 5 to 12! (But parents are invited, too)
Saturday, February 10th, 4-5 p.m.
at the China Camp Village Museum
China Camp State Park

Now your whole family can enjoy the same entertaining show
that has been WOWING visitors at China Camp State Park for years!
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* Meet a special mouse that lives only in the San Francisco Bay Area
* Discover what makes it so special and why it is threatened with extinction
* Learn about other rodents (including a relative that grows 1000 times bigger!)
* See live demos of equipment scientists use to track it for research
* Share lessons that teach respect for all living creatures

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AGES ~ Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks
Every child gets a FREE GIFT
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Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 488-5161. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b)your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving, and specify e) how many of those are children ages 12 and under (for special seating). We will reply to confirm your reservation with directions to the Village Museum.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-02-17 09:30 - 11:30
February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air, the views, and, yup, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.
When: February 17th
Time: 9:30am
Where: Knight Drive Gate. Meet at 373 Knight Drive in San Rafael
Intermediate. 2 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

Village Talk: Miwok History and Songs
2018-02-17 17:30 - 18:30
Join Teresa Salzman, archeologist and acting director of the Museum of the American Indian as she shares with us a glimpse of Miwok life past and present. This will be a hands-on experience and discussion where we will explore Miwok history and traditions in the art of basketry, music, and toolmaking.

The Coast Miwok Native Americans have occupied this land for thousands of years, long before the arrival of Europeans and other immigrants. Their ancestors lived as hunter-gatherers, dependent on the bounty of the landscape for sustenance, and today many continue to live within their ancestral territories in the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Teresa Salzman is an archaeologist who has lived and worked in Marin for almost 50 years. She has been the curator/director of the Museum of the American Indian in Novato CA since the early 1970’s.

Date: Saturday Feb 17th, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 488-5161. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

CANCELLED-Turtleback walk for Families: The Heart of China Camp
2018-02-18 09:30 - 12:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The hike leader called in sick and was unable to lead the hike. The hike will be postponed for Feb 25th.

Sunday Feb 18th, 2018
9:30am -Noon
Meeting place: Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd

Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We’ll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants and creatures that make it home. This will be a slow, joyful walk to see, smell, taste, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp. She equally delights in discovering and learning new things with you, the participants!
Families with children, welcome!

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, and sunscreen. To reserve your space please RSVP at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or
call (415)456-0766.

Park Champions Work Afternoon
2018-02-19 13:00 - 16:00
Join our team on President’s Day! What we tackle always depends on the number of volunteers and the availability of material, but our plan is to repair split rail fencing at the group campsite and en route parking, split wood and bundle firewood, and remove excess stone on a section of Shoreline Trail.
Please register at CalParks, so we can plan for tools and snacks. Minimum age 14; anyone under 18 years who attends a Park Champions event must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Books under the Bower: Monthly Book Club
2018-02-24 09:30 - 10:30
February’s book:
The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson, 2015

“We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and pepper drove the Age of Discovery, coffee beans fueled the Enlightenment and cottonseed sparked the Industrial Revolution. Seeds are fundamental objects of beauty, evolutionary wonders, and simple fascinations. Yet, despite their importance, seeds are often seen as commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked…This is a book of knowledge, adventure, and wonder, spun by an award-winning writer with both the charm of a fireside storyteller and the hard-won expertise of a field biologist…”
Summary from Amazon.com
When: Saturday, Feburary 24th 2018
Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Back Ranch Meadows Kiosk entrance, China Camp State Park
Want to discuss a good book in the beauty of the outdoors? Join seasoned Naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a stimulating book discussion at the China Camp campground amphitheater. We will meet at the campground kiosk entrance off of San Pedro Rd. and walk over to the campground amphitheater. Please bring warm clothing, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
Please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161. Please include the number of guests attending.

Saturday Morning Hike: Family Bioblitz!
2018-03-03 09:30 - 11:00
Get outside. See great views. Learn about the natural world.
Sound good?
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!

March 3rd
Turtleback trailhead-9:30am Easy hike- Family Friendly Bioblitz!

We will walk around turtleback trail and submit photos of local flora to the iNaturalist database.

This easy family friendly hike will be 3/4 of a mile and will take just over an hour.

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Saturday Morning Hike
2018-03-17 09:30 - 11:30
Get outside. See great views.
Learn about the natural world.
Sound good?
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!

3/17 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay

Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

CANCELLED -Village Talk: Beauty and Mystique of Butterflies
2018-03-17 17:30 - 18:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
CHECK UPDATES FOR RESCHEDULED DATE

Join Dr. Peter Oboyski, curator and manager of the Essig Museum of Entomology at UC Berkeley as he discusses the biology and diversity of butterflies. There will be specimens of local butterflies to view and information about how to attract butterflies to your yard.
Butterflies are some of the most conspicuous insects we see when hiking and gardening, yet they still hold many mysteries. Some are territorial over a few square meters of habitat, while others migrate great distances. Some are common pests, while others are endangered, and one local butterfly has gone extinct. And they have complex relationships with the plants they feed on and the predators that attack them, both as larvae and adults.

Peter Oboyski is an entomologist who has been studying Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) in the western US, Hawaii, Tahiti, and Indonesia for over 20 years.
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Date: Saturday March 17th, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Gentle Walk Around Turtleback
2018-03-18 09:30 - 12:00
Sunday March 18th, 2018
9:30am -Noon
Meeting place: Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd
Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We’ll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants and creatures that make it home. This will be a slow, joyful walk to see, smell, taste, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp.
Families with children of all ages, welcome!

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, and sunscreen. Weather conditions may cancel event. To RSVP or for directions please contact chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or
call (415)456-0766.

CANCELLED Park Champions Work Day
2018-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Cancelled because of rain. Please join us on Saturday, April 7. Sign up at CalParks

Saturday Morning Hike
2018-03-24 09:30 - 11:30
Get outside. See great views.
Learn about the natural world.
Sound good?
Join naturalist
Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

3/24 Back ranch meadows- 9:30am Intermediate. 2 miles. Topic: Views and wildflowers.

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Full "Sap" Moon Hike
2018-03-30 18:00 - 19:00
MARCH: “Full Sap Moon”
China Camp State Park
Date: Friday March 30th 2018
Time: 6pm -8:30 pm
March 31st is the “Full Sap Moon”. This moon is named for this time just after the spring equinox when the sap from sugar maple trees really begins to flow. We will hike the day before on the 30th to go on a moderate, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.
Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5
RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766 to sign up. You will be notified of the meeting location once you RSVP. If rain is predicted, you will be notified if the hike is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight. We will meet at 6pm sharp.

Park Champions Work Day
2018-04-14 09:00 - 16:00
Who needs a fitness center when you have FOCC offering a well rounded, all major muscle group workout?
We will pick up where we left off last year with the restoration of the Shoreline Trail behind the campground. The work will involve clearing the trail of all organics, removing split rail fencing, incorporation of gravel, leveling, compacting the tread, and replacing split rail fencing. A mini excavator, toters, roller compactor and other large equipment will be in use.
We would love to have some strong, energetic volunteers to help with this work. If you are a frequent biker on our trails, this is your chance to give back and improve the tread.
Lunch will be provided. Limited free camping is available for registered volunteers. To volunteer, please go the California State Parks Foundation Champion web page. They will contact you by email with information about where to meet, what to wear, what to bring, how to sign up for camping, etc.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-04-14 09:30 - 11:30
Saturday Hiking Program
Exercise! Views! Wildflowers!

Sound good?
Join naturalist
Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

4/14 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

CANCELLED-Kate Marianchild-Special Guest Speaker
2018-04-15 17:30 - 18:30
THis EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
THE SPEAKER CANNOT MAKE IT DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED ILLNESS. APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

California’s oak woodlands host at least 147 bird species, many of which are so common they are often
dismissed as ordinary. But can we use the word “ordinary” for the birds who build one of the most intricate nests in the world? What about the avian clans whose members engage in simulated sex rituals every evening before bedtime? Or the jays who have planted almost all of California’s oaks and whose intelligence may surpass that of the great apes? And let’s not forget the ducks who eat acorns and the “little brown jobs” who never move more than 1300 feet from the nests where they were born. This talk will open your eyes to the marvelous survival strategies, behaviors, and social structures of birds we see everyday in California’s oak woodlands, and these common birds will never again seem ordinary.

Kate Marianchild is a naturalist and author of the renown book Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and Animals among California’s Oaks (Heyday, 2014). Currently in its fifth printing, this
award-winning bestseller is a delightfully narrated and beautifully illustrated romp through California’s most diverse and widespread ecosystem.
Date: Sunday April 15th, 2018
Location:
Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
Admission: $10
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Earth Day at China Camp
2018-04-21 09:00 - 15:00
This is the 20th annual Earth Day event sponsored by California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) and once again FOCC is participating. Please join us for a morning of invasive plant removal, split rail fence repair, wood splitting, firewood bundling and trail grooming. There is something for everyone. This is your opportunity protect and improve this unique part of the ecosystem.
Date: Saturday, April 21
Registration and coffee/tea: 8:30am – 9:00am
“Work”: 9:00am – noon
Lunch: Noon – 12:30pm
To participate please register on the CSPF website. They will provide you with information about where to meet, what to wear and what to bring (in addition to your Earth Day smile). Your registration helps us plan for equipment, supplies and, of course, food.
After lunch, there is an easy hike from 1pm – 3pm focusing on new growth and wildflowers. Meet at the Upper Village parking lot. If you are a group of 5 or more, please please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415) 456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-04-21 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday Hiking Program
Exercise! Views! Wildflowers!
Sound good?
Join naturalist
Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

4/21 Village Parking Lot by China Camp Point – 1-3pm. Easy Hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: New growth and Stunning April wildflowers

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Saturday Hiking Program: Back Ranch Meadows
2018-04-28 09:30 - 11:30
Saturday Hiking Program
Exercise! Views! Wildflowers!
Sound good? Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

4/28 Back ranch meadows- 9:30am Intermediate. 2 miles.

Topic: More wildflowers!
This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Village Talk: River Otters!
2018-04-28 18:00 - 19:00
April’s Village Talk presents:
River Otters! Back on the Bay Area Map.
River otters are charismatic carnivores, and make wonderful ambassadors for river and wetland
conservation efforts. Yet, little is known about their population range and seasonal eating habits in the Bay Area.
The River Otter Ecology Project has taken on the challenge of discovering and documenting their ecological niche, with the goal of informing land use decisions and preserving habitat for these lively aquatic mammals.

Join the River Otter Ecology Project as they discuss what’s known, what needs to be discovered, and just how we manage to research elusive, secretive mammals who slide into the water and disappear when approached. We’ll show slides and videos from our ottercams, and discuss the project and the role that citizen science plays in this otterly exciting work!
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Date: Saturday April 28th, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 6-7pm
Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Felucca Launching
2018-04-29 14:00 - 17:00
Join us as we christen the felucca Franca on the China Camp Village beach outside Frank’s Boat Building Shop. The ceremony begins at 2:00 and the boat will be launched at 2:30 sharp, as the tide demands. Music, libations, dancing to follow!
What’s a felucca? A felucca is a fishing sailboat that Italian immigrants to San Francisco built locally and used to work on the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. These very Mediterranean-style watercraft were local contemporaries with the Chinese shrimp junks, like the Grace Quan.
For the past ten years, Frank Quan and friends have been chipping away, building this felucca in Frank’s shop at China Camp Village. This has been a labor of love and on April 29 this beautiful and historic vessel will meet the waters of San Pablo Bay. Don’t miss it!
Special Note: Pt. San Pedro Road will be closed until noon for the Marin Half-Marathon. Come soon after or come by boat as early as you like!

NEW! Book Club in the Park
2018-04-29 16:00 - 17:30
Announcing! A New Book Club for Nature-Lovers:

Join us at this monthly gathering at the China Camp led by seasoned naturalist Harold Hirsch. April’s engaging selection will be The Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley. We’ll gather to share the wondrous information revealed in this book.

This month we will be reading The Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley

Exerp from Goodreads.com:
Starting with a simple question – ‘Which way am I looking?’ – Tristan Gooley blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of finding your way using nature’s own sign-posts, from the feel of a rock to a glance at the moon.
With Tristan’s help, you’ll learn why some trees grow the way they do and how they can help you find your way in the countryside. You’ll discover how it’s possible to find north simply by looking at a puddle and how natural signs can be used to navigate on the open ocean and in the heart of the city. Wonderfully detailed and full of fascinating stories, this is a glorious exploration of a rediscovered art.
Available from your favorite bookseller or from Amazon
When: Sunday, April 29th 2018
Time: 4pm-5:30pm
Meeting Place: You will be notified of the meeting location when you RSVP

Please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161. Please include the number of guests attending.Please bring warm clothing, water and snacks.

Sudden Oak Death Blitz!
2018-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
Learn How You Can Stop the Disease as a Citizen Scientist!
This event will take place at:
Dominican University
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael
Science Center, Room 231
Saturday May 5th, 2018 10:00am

Click the link below for more details
2018 SOD-Blitz Marin County

SOLD OUT: Kayak By the Wetlands!
2018-05-12 09:00 - 12:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT: WAITLIST ONLY
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON UPCOMING EVENTS
Friends of China Camp is offering a rare opportunity to have an up-close experience with this ecosystem.

China Camp State Park is home to the largest intact wetlands on the San Pablo Bay, including a sensitive tidal marsh. What better way to see and learn about these treasures than with a wetlands naturalist and a kayak instructor?
Sarah Ferner, the Education Coordinator from the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) will provide us with a glimpse into the ecology or our salt marsh estuary and enlighten us with the latest research conducted at NERR…all from a kayak!
Sean Morley, a world renowned kayaker and advanced open water instructor, will provide safety instructions and guidance during the tour.
101 Surf Sports, San Rafael’s local water sport outfit, has kindly donated the use of the kayaks for the event. Thank you!
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 9am – Noon
Cost: $75. Please bring cash, a check or a credit card with you to make your payment.
Lunch is included and will follow the kayak excursion.
100% of the profits of this fundraiser go to FOCC, the operators of the park who protect and preserve this natural treasure.
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766.
Please indicate a) your name, b) your phone number, c) the total number of spaces you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation and provide information about where to meet.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-05-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-05-19 09:30 - 11:00
Saturday Hiking Program
Exercise! Views! Wildflowers!
Sound good?
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

5/12 Village Parking Lot by China Camp Point – 9:30am. Easy Hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: New growth and Stunning April wildflowers

5/19 Back ranch meadows- 9:30am Intermediate. 2 miles.

Topic: More wildflowers!

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Author Event at Book Passage
2018-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Spring 2016
Shu Wei’s Revenge by Jackson Fahnstock
Please join Jackson Fahnstock as he discusses his background and his novel Shu Wei’s Revenge at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Saturday May 12 at 7:00 P.M. Shu Wei is a seventeen year old boy growing up in Shanhou, China in 1898. His misadventures cause his family to emigrate to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Caught up in the underworld he must struggle to survive and to regain his family’s honor; his own future hangs in the balance.
Mr. Fahnstock’s years of travel as an architect to Asia and Southeast Asia served as the genesis for the book. A book signing will follow his reading and presentation. The book won a New York City Big Book Award and was a finalist in the 2015 William Faulkner Wisdom Creative Writing Competition.
All proceeds of this event will be donated to Friends of China Camp.
