Friends of China Camp

Naturalist Hike-BackRanch Meadows
2019-07-06 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
July Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
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 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

7/6 Back Ranch Meadows– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/21 Knight Drive – 9:30am: Strenuous, 3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/27 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program
2019-07-07 10:30 - 12:00
July 7th Junior Ranger Program
China Camp Shoreline Low Tide Exploration.

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we discover the crabs, mollusks, and shorebirds that live on our rocky shore. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s estuary. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. There will be MUD, so wear old clothes and shoes that can get wet.

Date: Sunday July 7th
Time: 10:30am-noon
Location: China Camp Village,
100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael.
Directions will be provided in an email response.
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars
(if you have them).

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Birding Walk
2019-07-13 08:00 - 10:00
July 13th 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 an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

During our stroll in China Camp, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing raptors, finches, juncos, and much more!

Jerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

Please wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack, scope, guide books, camera.

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Full Moon Hike
2019-07-16 19:45 - 22:00
Full Moon Hike
July 16th “Full Buck Moon”
China Camp State Park

Join us for a 4-mile round-trip hike to watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. This will be a moderate hike with 400 ft in elevation gain.
Admission: Free for members
$5 non-members
Date: Tuesday, July 16th
Time: 7:45pm – 10:00pm
Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight.
We will meet at 7:45pm sharp.

To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike- Knight Drive
2019-07-21 09:30 - 11:30

Park Champions Work Day
2019-07-27 09:00 - 15:00
FOCC is offering yet another opportunity to flex your muscles and show our rutted trails who’s boss.
We will be rebuilding trail tread to make it safer and to comply with the State Park standards. We will also be putting the final touches on the tread work that was done in June. Some tasks will be strenuous and some easier. There’s something for everyone!
Volunteers 16 and older are welcome to join us. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Champion events are held in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF). Please register on their website. Your registration helps us plan for equipment, supplies and of course, food. The festivities are from 9AM to 3PM. Lunch is included. CSPF will contact all registrants with information about where to meet, what to bring (in addition to a smile) and what to wear.
Free camping is available Friday and Saturday nights. Space is limited to registered volunteers. To reserve your camping spot, email parkchampions@calparks.org.
We’re looking forward to having you with us. We promise an amazing transition from “Volunteers are going to fix THAT????” to “Look what we did!”

Naturalist Hike- Glenwood
2019-07-27 09:30 - 11:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
July Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
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 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

7/6 Back Ranch Meadows– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/21 Knight Drive – 9:30am: Strenuous, 3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/27 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.,) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
July’s Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss John Brockman’s captivating book-
Life: The Leading Edge of Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Anthropology, and Environmental Science

“The newest addition to John Brockman’s Edge.org series explores life itself, bringing together the world’s leading biologists, geneticists, and evolutionary theorists—including Richard Dawkins, Edward O. Wilson, J. Craig Venter, and Freeman Dyson.

Scientists’ understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we’ve come—and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we’re heading…
We may never have all the answers. But the thinkers collected in Life are asking questions that will keep us dreaming for generations.”

Excerpt from Amazon.com

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: Sunday, July 28th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

China Camp Village Closed To Public After 5pm
2019-08-02 08:00 - 17:00
This is an advisory that China Camp Village will be closed to public access after 5pm on Saturday August 10th. Parking at the village will be partially closed off.

Junior Ranger Program: Oak Woodlands
2019-08-03 09:00 - 10:30
August 3rd
Junior Ranger Program
China Camp Oak Woodland Exploration

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we explore China Camp’s majestic oak trees and the insects and animals that call them home. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s oak woodlands. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. It may be a warm day, so bring lots of water.

Date: Saturday August 3rd
Time: 9am-10:30am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars
(if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-08-03 09:30 - 11:30
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. (To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Miwok History Walk
2019-08-10 09:00 - 11:00
August 10th
A Walk Honoring Native Californians:
Miwok Life at China Camp

Indigenous coastal Miwok people have lived and thrived in the China Camp area for over 5000 years. Before Spanish settlers forced the native population off their land and into missions, the Miwok people flourished due to an abundance of food and natural materials from the oak woodland forest and the coastal bay shoreline. It is estimated that there were over several thousand Coastal Miwok in the North Bay at the time of the Spanish arrival in 1769. Most of this population was dispersed within 100 years. Many died of European diseases. Miwok people still live in the Bay Area today, with the largest group at Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County. Join naturalist Jerry Coe for an educational walk as he discusses the pre-colonial settlements of the coastal Miwok people at China Camp. He will cover how they lived, what they wore and ate, what they used for medicine, and some of their common cultural traditions and folklore.

Date: August 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

China Camp Village Closed To Public After 5pm
2019-08-10 17:00 - 22:00
On August 10th China Camp Village will be closed to the public from 5pm to closing due to a special event. Parking will be impacted throughout the day.

Toddler Program (Ages 3-5): Exploration & Sense of Wonder
2019-08-11 09:30 - 10:30
AUGUST 11TH
EXPLORATION & A SENSE OF WONDER PROGRAM

For Preschoolers Ages 3-5
This is an ongoing monthly program 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, August 11th, 2019
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: China Camp Village, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Ages: 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Full Moon Tai Chi
2019-08-15 20:15 - 21:15
August 15th
Full Moon Tai Chi

Join Friends of China Camp for an exclusive Full Moon Tai Chi class in China Camp State Park. Instructor David Lam will lead us through a gentle moving meditation as the full moon rises and casts glittering light across the bay. Registration fills up fast; you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event!

Date: Aug 15th, 2019
Time: 8:15pm sharp-9:15pm
Admission: $25 per person

Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766. You will be notified if the event is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing and a flashlight.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive
2019-08-17 09:30 - 11:30

CANCELLED: Children's Story Time! Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates
2019-08-17 18:00 - 19:00
This program has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future children’s events.

August 17th
Children’s Storytime
with the author!
Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates

Bring the kids to China Camp for a night of local history, storytelling and fun! Children will learn about the fascinating history of China Camp and hear the fictional story of Yao Bai, a Chinese boy who lived at China Camp during the California Gold Rush when food supplies were in short supply due to demand by the huge numbers of miners. To find food, Yao and his family members sailed out to the Farallons to gather seabird eggs to sell. But there are–and were–pirates about! Join New York Times Bestseller Tim J. Myers’ as he reads from his book Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates. Tim will read his book, then tell a Chinese folktale, and end with a Q&A.

Date: August 17th
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Heritage Day Festival
2019-08-24 11:00 - 16:00
This event is handicap accessible. Overflow shuttle parking will be available at the China Camp Ranger Station.

Schedule of Events

11:00am Marin Chinese Cultural Association Lion Dance
Noon Chinese Guzheng (Chinese Harp) by Melody Yan
12:30 Redwood Empire Chinese Association Dragon Dance & Cultural Dances
1:00 Chinese Folk Music by Stephen Shen
1:30 Tai Chi (30 min)
2pm Museum tour
3:00 Interactive Ribbon Dance – all ages welcome!
4pm End of event

Naturalist Hike: Heritage Day Walk
2019-08-24 13:00 - 15:00
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain. Begins at China Camp Village at Friends of China Camp Membership Tent. Shuttle overflow parking from Ranger Station.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. (To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-08-25 19:00 - 20:00
August 25th
Naturalist Book Club
Join us as we discuss David Rains Wallace’s captivating book- Mountains and Marshes- Exploring the Bay Area’s Natural History.

Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “a writer in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and other self-educated seers”, David Rains Wallace turns his attention to one of the most distinctive corners of California: the San Francisco Bay Area. Weaving a complex and engaging story of the Bay Area from personal, historical, and environmental threads, Wallace’s exploration of the natural world takes readers on a fascinating tour through the region: from Point Reyes National Park, where an abandoned campfire and an invasion of Douglas fir trees combusted into a dangerous wildfire, to Oakland’s Lake Merritt, a surprising site amid skyscrapers for some of the best local bird-watching…

With a naturalist’s eye, a penchant for local history, and an obvious passion for the subject, Wallace’s new collection is among the first nature writing dedicated entirely to the Bay Area.
Excerpt by Amazon.com

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: August 25th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Park Champion Work Day
2019-08-31 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day a trail repairs. We’ll be continuing our work on 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. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To register, please go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Once you are registered, they will send additional information about where to meet, what to bring (in addition to your smiles and volunteer spirit) and what to wear. Your registration helps us prepare for equipment, supplies and, of course, food. Be sure to include your email address…just in case rain causes us to cancel and we need to contact you.
The work will be moderately strenuous. Join us and meet new people who, like you, care about our parks. To get a flavor of our work day events see the FOCC Maintenance photo gallery.

Naturalist Hike: Glenwood
2019-08-31 09:30 - 11:30
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain. Begins at China Camp Village at Friends of China Camp Membership Tent. Shuttle overflow parking from Ranger Station.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. in Glenwood neighborhood off of Knight Dr.(To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program
2019-09-07 09:00 - 11:00
September 7th
Junior Ranger Program

China Camp Oak Woodland Exploration

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we explore China Camp’s majestic oak trees and the insects and animals that call them home. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s oak woodlands. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. It may be a warm day, so bring lots of water.

Date: Saturday, September 7th
Time: 9:00am -10:30am
Location: Miwok Meadows Trailhead
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Wear appropriate hiking clothes and shoes. Bring snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-09-07 09:30 - 11:30
September
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trail Hike– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Challenging, 3 miles 1000 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Toddler Program (Ages 3-5): Exploration & A Sense of Wonder
2019-09-08 09:30 - 10:30
September 8th
EXPLORATION & A SENSE OF WONDER PROGRAM

For Preschoolers Ages 3-5
This is an ongoing monthly program 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, September 8th, 2019
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: China Camp Village, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Ages: 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Full Moon Tai Chi
2019-09-13 19:10 - 20:10
9/13 Full Moon Tai Chi

Join Friends of China Camp for an exclusive Full Moon Tai Chi class in China Camp State Park. Instructor David Lam will lead us through a gentle moving meditation as the full moon rises and casts glittering light across the bay. Registration fills up fast; you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event!

Date: Sept 13th, 2019
Time: 7:10pm sharp-8:10pm
Admission: $20 per person

Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766. You will be notified if the event is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing and a flashlight.

Birding Walk
2019-09-14 08:00 - 10:00
Sept 14th 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. IfAlso, if you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

During our stroll in China Camp, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing raptors, finches, juncos, and much more!

Jerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

Please wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack, scope, guide books, camera.

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive Trailhead
2019-09-14 09:30 - 11:30
September
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trail Hike– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Terra Linda High School Cross Country Race
2019-09-19 15:00 - 19:00
Terra Linda High School will be holding a cross country race beginning at the group campsite at BackRanch Meadows campground. The event will take place from 3-7pm and will use portions of the Shoreline trail.

Naturalist Hike: Turtleback Trail
2019-09-21 09:30 - 10:30
September
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trailhead– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Challenging, 3 miles 1000 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
