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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT: Night sky summer spectacular
DESCRIPTION: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\, and reflect upon diverse cultural perspectives on what we see in the night sky. No telescopes or other equipment will be needed for this stargazing experience—just bring your sharp eyes and a keen sense of wonder. The program site provides limited seating at picnic tables. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the ground. \n“Astronomy compels the soul to look upward and leads us from this world to another.” \n                                                                                                                           —Plato\nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, July 11 \nTime: 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. \nLocation: China Camp Point \nCost: free for FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: all ages welcome; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/special-event-night-sky-summer-spectacular/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nSpecial Brown-Bag Lunch Day: After our work morning\, bring your own lunch for an informal gathering with fellow volunteers at China Camp Village. Cold drinks provided by Friends of China Camp. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Thursday\, July 16 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-120/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks Foundation":MAILTO:Volunteer@calparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T080000
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SUMMARY:BIRDING WALK: Shorebird migration
DESCRIPTION:July is one of the most anticipated months for shorebird migration. Along China Camp Beach\, we’ll be on the lookout for assorted shorebirds\, such as marbled godwits (shown here)\, plus belted kingfishers and Western and least sandpipers. \nWe’ll also be on the lookout for a variety of duck species\, as well as gulls\, which can be challenging to identify. Juvenile gull plumage changes over a five-year period\, often progressing through mottled brown and black patterns before reaching full adult coloration. \nIf time allows\, we’ll head for the slopes above the village\, prime habitat for smaller birds\, including dark-eyed juncos\, California towhees\, Bewick’s wrens\, and Anna’s hummingbirds. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, July 18 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. \nLocation: China Camp Village museum \nDifficulty: moderately strenuous (up to 2 miles walking\, including an inclined portion on paved roadway) \nCost: free for FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 10 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/birding-walk-shorebird-migration/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T120000
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL SATURDAY Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Do something special this Saturday. Join other dedicated volunteers like you to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildlife in China Camp State Park. This event\, cosponsored by the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF)\, will focus on fire-fuel reduction\, removing invasive weeds and dead vegetation. No special skills needed; just bring your can-do spirit and your desire to help. \nThese fire mitigation events are some of the most important work days at China Camp\, offering a chance to help the park and meet like-minded volunteers\, and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire to surrounding communities. \nCome enjoy a great day at China Camp\, which absolutely depends on volunteers like you. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring sunscreen\, a hat\, and a filled water bottle. (Please leave pets at home.) For more details\, and to register\, visit the CSPF website. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDate: Saturday\, July 18 \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: intersection of Biscayne Drive and N. San Pedro Road\, San Rafael \nDifficulty: easy to moderately strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/special-saturday-give-back-morning-at-china-camp/
LOCATION:Biscayne Drive at N. San Pedro Rd.\, 14-24 Biscayne Drive\, San Rafael\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks Foundation":MAILTO:Volunteer@calparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Wednesday\, July 22 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-122/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks Foundation":MAILTO:Volunteer@calparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T103000
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SUMMARY:JUNIOR RANGERS: Nature ramble for little ones
DESCRIPTION:Is your pint-size explorer always turning over rocks\, making discoveries\, and asking questions? Then he or she will love this mini-adventure\, a kid-friendly ramble around our campground. Along the way\, we will keep an eye out for baby animals and their homes\, such as white-tailed deer fawns and turkey chicks\, and other cool stuff\, like the remarkable stick nests of dusky-footed wood rats. Kids will learn why parks are so important for protecting wildlife and native plants—a great way to inspire curiosity and conservation in our next generation. The event will end with an official Junior Ranger ceremony\, with participants receiving a special badge and a stamp in a California State Parks Junior Ranger workbook. \nDate: Saturday\, July 25 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. \nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Campground \nDifficulty: easy\, (up to 1-mile walk on mostly flat ground) \nCost: free for FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 7 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-rangers-nature-ramble-for-little-ones/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T203000
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SUMMARY:CAMPFIRE PROGRAM: The story of China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join a lively\, engaging\, and interactive presentation about the history of China Camp. As a program participant\, you’ll get the chance to join in the fun\, taking on a speaking role as part of the experience. \nBring your own fixings for s’mores after the presentation (we’ll bring stakes for roasting marshmallows) and settle in for a memorable evening by the campfire. And if you’ve never visited the park at night\, this is a great way to experience the magic of our beautiful campground after dark. \nDrop in event\, no need to register  \nDate: Saturday\, July 25 \nTime: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Campground amphitheater \nCost: free to FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 6 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/campfire-program-the-story-of-china-camp/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T200000
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SUMMARY:NATURALIST BOOKCLUB: Other Minds
DESCRIPTION: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 on octopuses and other cephalopods\, Godfrey-Smith ponders big questions: What kind of intelligence do these animals possess? And how did the octopus\, a solitary creature with little social life\, become so smart? We’ll discuss these questions and more as we share this engaging book. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellation notified via email. \nDate: Sunday\, July 26 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nLocation: virtual event; details sent with confirmed reservation \nCost: free to FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 10 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-bookclub-other-minds/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T120000
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CREATED:20260607T204531Z
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 air and exercise\, and maybe even pick up a new skill along the way. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle\, work gloves\, and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Tuesday\, July 28 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-123/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="California State Parks Foundation":MAILTO:Volunteer@calparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T221500
DTSTAMP:20260618T025633
CREATED:20260618T000834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T000834Z
UID:8834-1785353400-1785363300@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:FULL MOON HIKE: The Buck Moon
DESCRIPTION: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). \nStarting our hike at dusk\, we’ll climb the ridge above the Ranger Station\, we’ll be on the lookout for the park’s numerous bucks. Once darkness falls\, we’ll look to the east toward Mt. Diablo to watch the Buck Moon rise\, casting a glow across the bay. On our way back down\, we will keep our eyes peeled for nocturnal creatures\, such as coyotes and (cross your fingers) owls. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellation notified via email.  \nDate: Wednesday\, July 29 \nTime: 7:30 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: moderately strenuous (3½-mile round-trip hike with moderate inclines) \nCost: free for FOCC members\, $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 10 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-the-buck-moon/
LOCATION:CA
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