Friends of China Camp In this month’s fascinating book, Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness, author Peter Godfrey-Smith tells a bold new story of how subjective experience crept into being—how nature became aware of itself. The book's story largely occurs in the ocean, where animals first appeared. Tracking the mind’s fitful development, and focusing... 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 »
Join us for this popular China Camp hike to catch the monthly moonrise. This month’s full moon, named because it rises in the season when male deer are just starting to show off their velvet-covered antlers, will hopefully be a summer stunner (if it’s not fogged out). Starting our hike at dusk, we’ll climb the ridge above... Read more »
As ancient as it is stunning and mysterious, the night sky is surely one of humanity's oldest sources of wonder. Join Kathryn Daskal, a retired ranger for the National Park Service, to explore the resplendent night sky on a dark, moonless night. Kathryn will delve into the science of astronomy,... 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 »
Get your heart pumping on this spectacular climb to one of the park’s least visited corners, a soaring stand of coast redwoods near the crest of San Pedro Ridge. Along the way, hike leader Harriot Manley will point out all kinds of cool finds and share interesting info about China... Read more »
What is the link between lupine and wolves, or yarrow and Achilles? What do teasel weed, wool, and love potions have in common? What binds woodbine and leprechauns, or bracken fern and invisibility? During this special evening presentation at our campground amphitheater we'll share stories about the legends and lore of some... 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 »
August is a season of transition: nesting has ended, fledglings are taking to the air, and migrants—half of the bird population—are feeding furiously and building fat reserves before beginning their journey south to warmer climates. It’s a great time of year to see a broad spectrum of birds in the park, and... 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 »
