Friends of China Camp Junior Ranger Program For this Junior Ranger Program we'll learn about the plants and animals that depend on Back Ranch creek which flows through China Camp’s campground. We'll follow the creek that is full of winter rain as it rushes toward the Bay. We will explore the life that lives... Read more »
March’s Village Talk Timothy Murphy and Marin Land Grants Please join local Historian Marcie Miller for a talk on the first Don of San Rafael, “Don Timoteo” Murphy. His was the largest and most prized catch among the twenty-odd 1834-45 land grants. Standing 6’4” 350 pounds he spoke Native... Read more »
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 naturalists for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to... Read more »
NATURALIST BOOK CLUB Join Friends of China Camp for March’s discussion: Life’s Engines by Bernd Heinrich “For almost four billion years, microbes had the primordial oceans all to themselves. The stewards of Earth, these organisms transformed the chemistry of our planet to make it habitable for plants, animals, and us.... Read more »
Introduction To Birding: Part 2 Beginning to Advanced Students Welcome! Join our beginning bird class with naturalist Jerry Coe, no birding experience needed! This is an expansion of March’s Intro to Birding class. In our class you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to... Read more »
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 naturalists for guided weekend hikes at China Camp. Hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6... Read more »
April’s Naturalist Book Club Join us as we discuss Schilthuizen’s captivating book- Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution by Menno Schilthuizen Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book that looks at the impact of the urban environment on the evolution of species. ... Read more »
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT CHINA CAMP STATE PARK On Saturday, April 13, volunteers will come together to make a difference in State Parks across California for our annual Earth Day celebration! China Camp is one of 5 State Parks that will be expanding our Earth Day celebration to include... Read more »
April’s Village Talk: Eons of Change The Dynamic Geology of China Camp State Park How did this land called China Camp come to be and what will it become in the future? China Camp is the story of Marin County writ small. When did life emerge and when did major... Read more »
Easter Turtleback Hike for Kids! Go on a fun hike around Turtleback trail and explore the beauty of nature on Easter Sunday. Rather than Easter eggs, we’ll spot wildflowers, nesting birds, and butterflies! Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, a hat and sunscreen. Adults must accompany children. Date: April... Read more »
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 naturalists for guided weekend hikes at China Camp. Hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6 miles.... Read more »
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 range from 1.5 to 6... Read more »
