Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss Kate Marianchild’s captivating book- Secrets of the Oak Woodlands Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book that reveals the hidden inner life of oak woodland ecology.     “A Californian may vacation in Yosemite, Big Sur, or Death Valley, but many of... Read more »

Naturalist Hike@ Backranch Meadows

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: Knight Drive

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 »

Junior Ranger Program: Salt Marshes

Junior Ranger Program          Secrets of the Salt Marsh Who is Salty, the mouse that lives only in the SF Bay area salt marshes? On our walk, we'll learn about Salty and the birds, fish, sharks, crabs and other critters of our exciting and mysterious marsh.   Using our scientific curiosity,... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: Turtleback Walk

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 »

Preschooler Nature Program (Ages 3-5)

Exploration & A Sense of Wonder A Program for Preschoolers Ages 3-5   For children 3-5 years old. We'll use puppets, songs and stories to ignite scientific curiosity and love for exploring the natural world.  Meet at China Camp Village for educational fun!      Date: Sunday, June 16th, 2019 Time:... Read more »

Father’s Day Full Moon Hike

Father’s Day Full Moon Hike June “Strawberry Moon” China Camp State Park   Celebrate Dad by giving him the moon! For this family-friendly full moon hike, we will go on a moderate, 2-mile round-trip hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. Suitable for kids... Read more »

June 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. Also, if you are... Read more »

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 »