Friends of China Camp Pearl-pink milkmaids, sapphire-blue lupine and blue dicks, garnet-hued warrior’s plume—it’s a veritable jewelry box at the park right now, with springtime wildflowers sprinkling our meadows and woods with color. On this gentle hike, we’ll look for easy-to-spot blooms, like California poppies and California buttercups. We’ll also be on the lookout... Read more »
Come join our volunteer preservation team as we begin our spring effort to stabilize the historic structures of our beloved China Camp Village. If you have woodworking experience, and are interested in making old things live longer - come down to the Village and lend a hand. The number of... 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 »
They flit, they fly, they zoom—dazzling Anna’s hummingbirds zip around our meadows this time of year. Catch these energetic early nesters on our March bird walk. No experience necessary; just bring your curiosity and sharp eyes. We’ll be on the lookout for violet-green and tree swallows that return from their... Read more »
For nearly two centuries, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has impacted almost all fields of science. Biology, chemistry, math, medicine, astrobiology, and even AI and physics have been impacted by the discoveries of this 19th-century naturalist, writer, and explorer. Join an engaging evening with FOCC natural history docent Harold Hirsch... 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 join our volunteer preservation team as we begin our spring effort to stabilize the historic structures of our beloved China Camp Village. If you have woodworking experience, and are interested in making old things live longer - come down to the Village and lend a hand. The number of... Read more »
Who needs artificial intelligence when nature's intelligence is on full display? Early spring at China Camp is an amazing time to watch that intelligence unfold. Many already-emergent flowers at China Camp are heralding spring's early arrival this year. Join natural history docent Harold Hirsch on this invigorating springtime hike into... 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 »
As part of our ongoing Speaker Series, Debbie Lee, California State Parks Relevancy and History Interpreter, will share her latest historical research related to China Camp’s Quan family. Debbie will share documents and photos relating to the Quans and China Camp—materials she uncovered in the California State Parks Photographic Archives.... Read more »
