• Sky watch with Marin Stargazers

    Back Ranch Meadows Campground

    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 »

  • Naturalist’s Book Club: Sweet in Tooth and Claw

    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 »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

    China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

    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 »

  • Junior Rangers: Special family work-learn-play day

    China Camp Village Point parking lot

    Here’s a fantastic and easy way to introduce your young explorers to the importance of caring for our natural spaces. Bring children ages 2 and older to take part in three fun activities. First, kids can help create a special sign focusing on the importance of protecting nature and our... Read more »