Friends of China Camp

Easy Turtleback Trail Hike!
2019-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
TURTLEBACK TRAIL WALK

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We’ll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants and creatures that make it home. This will be a slow, joyful walk to see, smell, taste, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp.
Families with children of all ages, welcome!
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
When: February 10th, 2019
Where: Turtleback Trailhead, China Camp State Park
Time: 9am-11am
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, and sunscreen. Weather conditions may cancel event.
To RSVP or for directions please contact chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or
call (415)456-0766.

CANCELLED:Mushroom Walk
2019-02-03 12:30 - 14:30
THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO STORMY WEATHER
Mushroom Hike with Rivkah Khanin

Prepare to put on your “mushroom goggles” and look at the forest in a new way. This walk lead by mushroom enthusiast Rivkah Kahnin will be an introductory mushroom foray. We will explore the various ecological roles these organisms play and ways we can interact with them. We will develop tools for identification and learn some basic terminology. All comfort-levels and questions welcome!

Rivkah Kahnin is a member of the Mycological society of San Francisco and was featured in this KQED Bay Area Bites article.

Date: Sunday, February 3rd, 2019
Time: 12:30pm- 2:30pm
Location: BackRanch Meadows Campground entrance. It is on the North Entrance of the park. We will meet at the guard kiosk by San Pedro Rd.

Difficulty: This will be a moderate 2-3 mile hike.
What to Bring: Comfortable hiking clothes snacks, water and good walking shoes.

Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Migratory Bird Walk
2019-02-02 08:00 - 10:00
Migratory Bird Walk

Bring your binoculars on this stimulating hike as we explore the lives of the migratory birds at China Camp. As the weather begins to get warmer and the days longer, we will see the first appearances of migrating species as they make their journey north from their wintering sites in the south. This is also the time when hawks and owls begin to make their nests. We will also talk about how you can welcome them back by creating a bird-friendly habitat in your backyard garden. Birding beginners welcome!
Bring a pair of binoculars, pen and notebook. Also please bring snacks, water and good walking shoes.

Jerry Coe is a naturalist and mountaineering guide with over 8 years of intensive training in ornithological identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in the Great Basin, Nevada doing “Point Count surveys” to study health of habitats and has lead guided expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday Feb 2nd, 8am-10am
Meeting Location: Shoreline Trailhead across from Turtleback Trailhead. Here is a link to a google map.
Cost for both events: Members: Free
Non-Members:$5

To find out the meeting locations please RSVP. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call
(415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Natural History Book Club
2019-01-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join Friends of China Camp for January’s book selection:
THE INVENTION OF NATURE
By Andrea Wulf
January 27th, 2018- 7pm

Named Best Book of the Year by The New York Times and many more.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was the most famous scientist of his age, a visionary German naturalist and polymath whose discoveries forever changed the way we understand the natural world. Among his most revolutionary ideas was a radical conception of nature as a complex and interconnected global force that does not exist for the use of humankind alone. In North America, Humboldt’s name still graces towns, counties, parks, bays, lakes, mountains, and a river. And yet the man has been all but forgotten.

In this illuminating biography, Andrea Wulf brings Humboldt’s extraordinary life back into focus: his prediction of human-induced climate change; his daring expeditions to the highest peaks of South America and to the anthrax-infected steppes of Siberia; his relationships with iconic figures, including Simón Bolívar and Thomas Jefferson; and the lasting influence of his writings on Darwin, Wordsworth, Goethe, Muir, Thoreau, and many others. Brilliantly researched and stunningly written, The Invention of Nature reveals the myriad ways in which Humboldt’s ideas form the foundation of modern environmentalism—and reminds us why they are as prescient and vital as ever. (Exerp by Amazon.com)
Reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive
2019-01-27 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalists for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 4 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up! Hea
vy rain will cancel the hike- cancellations posted on FOCC website.

1/6 Turtleback Trail– 9am: Family Friendly hike. Easy 1 mile. Lead by naturalist Susan Edwards
1/13 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
1/20 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection. 12:30pm Advanced. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
1/27 Knight Drive – 12:30pm Intermediate. 2-3 miles. 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

CANCELLED: King Tide Talk
2019-01-26 16:30 - 17:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Please check our calendar for future events.

Saturday, January 26th, 2018
Location: China Camp Village Museum
Time: 4:30pm -5:30pm

Come to China Camp State Park to learn what extreme high tides, commonly called King Tides, can tell us about sea level rise. As part of NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System, China Camp’s tidal marshes play a key role in helping scientists understand how marshes respond to sea level rise and how we can protect them. In this evening talk, we will hear about what scientists have learned so far and how they are learning more through research right here at China Camp.
This talk is presented by Sarah Ferner, Education Coordinator for the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. This talk is an expansion of the popular King Tide Walks Sarah leads each year at China Camp and Rush Ranch (in Solano County). If you’ve left a walk wanting more, this is your chance to go deeper into the science!

FOCC Members — Free Admission
General Public — $5 Admission
Hot beverages and snacks will be provided. Please dress warmly!

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

Urban Coyote Footrace- 5K/10k/ Half Marathon
2019-01-26 06:30 - 15:30
Urban Coyote will hold a footrace in China Camp beginning at Miwok Meadows. Expect increased trail use and vehicle traffic in the park.

For more information please go the the following site:

http://www.urbancoyoteracing.com/china-camp-challenge.html

Waitlist Only: King Tide Hike!
2019-01-21 11:00 - 13:00
THis event is Full- Waitlist only

Flooded with Science and Seawater:
A guided nature walk at China Camp State Park
during a King Tide
Date: Sunday, December 23rd
Start time: 11:30 am
End time: 1:30 pm
AND
Date: Monday, January 21st
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 1:00 pm
Celebrate winter with a beautiful short hike and lots of science at China Camp State Park! Join
scientist and educator Sarah Ferner from San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve for a walk near the edge of China Camp’s tidal salt marsh during one of the highest high
tides of the year – a King Tide. Nature should put on a quietly beautiful show as the rising tide
slowly floods the marsh. We will learn about the marsh, scientific research occurring there, and
what king tides can teach us about sea level rise. Bring your camera to participate in California
King Tide Initiative’s citizen science photo monitoring. Registration required.
Cost: Free.
What to be prepared for: Please dress appropriately for weather, including walking on trails
that will likely be wet or muddy and standing still in windy conditions. This event is primarily
for adults.
What to bring: Camera, binoculars
Meeting place: Turtleback Hill Nature Trail within China Camp State Park. Please enter the
Park from the East (Peacock Gap/Downtown San Rafael). If N. San Pedro Rd is flooded, the
meeting location will be moved east of the flooding. Please do not drive through flooded areas!
Weather plan: Very heavy rain may cancel
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Naturalist Hike: Glenwood
2019-01-20 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalists for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 4 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up! Heavy rain will cancel the hike- cancellations posted on FOCC website.

1/6 Turtleback Trail– 9am: Family Friendly hike. Easy 1 mile. Lead by naturalist Susan Edwards
1/13 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
1/20 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection in Glenwood neighborhood. 12:30pm Advanced. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
1/27 Knight Drive – 12:30pm Intermediate. 2-3 miles. 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

Village Talk: Coyotes!
2019-01-19 17:30 - 18:30
January’s Village Talk:
Urban Coyotes:
How to Keep
Pets Safe,
Coyotes Wild,
and
Rodents Nervous.

Come learn from Keli Hendricks, Project Coyote’s Ranching with Wildlife Coordinator, about the fascinating world of Canis latrans – their intelligence, resourcefulness, complex social structures, and how they have managed to thrive despite being one the most persecuted animals on the Continent. Whether you love them, hate them, or just want to learn more about them, this entertaining and informative talk will shed light on the mysteries
surrounding America’s Song Dog, including common questions like; Are coyotes dangerous? Are my outdoor cats safe? Are coyotes becoming overpopulated? What’s all the yapping about?
Project Coyote is a national nonprofit made up of scientists, educators,
ranchers and community leaders that promotes coexistence between people and
wildlife through education, science and advocacy.

FOCC Members — Free Admission
General Public — $5 Admission

Keli Hendricks is a former professional horse trainer who now serves as the
Ranching With Wildlife Coordinator for Project Coyote.
Keli lives on the Bar C R Ranch in Petaluma with her husband Dean, who
has managed the cow/calf operation on the ranch for over 20 years.
She also volunteers for Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, where she works
in the hospital and fosters orphaned wildlife.

Hot beverages and snacks will be provided. Please dress warmly!
Space is limited and reservations are required.
Reserve at: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name and the number of seats you need.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Walk: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-01-13 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalists for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 4 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up! Heavy rain will cancel the hike- cancellations posted on FOCC website.

1/6 Turtleback Trail– 9am: Family Friendly hike. Easy 1 mile. Lead by naturalist Susan Edwards
1/13 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
1/20 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection. 12:30pm Advanced. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
1/27 Knight Drive – 12:30pm Intermediate. 2-3 miles. 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

Park Champion Work Morning - new plan
2019-01-12 09:00 - 13:00
Because of the weather, we won’t be using heavy equipment to rebuild trails, but we still have a lot to do: groom trails, clear culverts, document trail signage, locate social trails and identify areas that need work such as repair of split rail. We may also be clearing fallen trees after recent wind gusts. We’ll divide into teams and tackle our trails from different directions in order to get maximum coverage. Many of the trails haven’t been groomed in over three years and need some TLC. Lunch is included.
Volunteers must be 16 or older; if under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Lunch and friendly coworkers provided. Sign up at CalParks, so we can plan for food and equipment; you’ll get details a couple of days before the event.

New Years Day Hike!
2019-01-01 09:30 - 11:30
New Years Day Hike!

Ring in the New Year with the beauty and splendor of China Camp!

Join Friends of China Camp for an easy- yet invigorating- hike among beautiful woodlands and scenic vistas. Breathe fresh air, observe the verdant greenery of new winter growth, and celebrate the year ahead! Snacks and hot beverages will be provided at the end of the hike.

When: Jan 1st, 2019
Time: 9:30am
Meeting Location: China Camp Village Parking Lot (upper lot)
Difficulty: Easy, 2 miles
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

WAITLIST ONLY: King Tide Hike!
2018-12-23 11:30 - 13:30
THe EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL- WAITLIST ONLY

Flooded with Science and Seawater:
A guided nature walk at China Camp State Park
during a King Tide
Date: Sunday, December 23rd
Start time: 11:30 am
End time: 1:30 pm
AND
Date: Monday, January 21st
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 1:00 pm
Celebrate winter with a beautiful short hike and lots of science at China Camp State Park! Join
scientist and educator Sarah Ferner from San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve for a walk near the edge of China Camp’s tidal salt marsh during one of the highest high
tides of the year – a King Tide. Nature should put on a quietly beautiful show as the rising tide
slowly floods the marsh. We will learn about the marsh, scientific research occurring there, and
what king tides can teach us about sea level rise. Bring your camera to participate in California
King Tide Initiative’s citizen science photo monitoring. Registration required.
Cost: Free.
What to be prepared for: Please dress appropriately for weather, including walking on trails
that will likely be wet or muddy and standing still in windy conditions. This event is primarily
for adults.
What to bring: Camera, binoculars
Meeting place: Turtleback Hill Nature Trail within China Camp State Park. Please enter the
Park from the East (Peacock Gap/Downtown San Rafael). If N. San Pedro Rd is flooded, the
meeting location will be moved east of the flooding. Please do not drive through flooded areas!
Weather plan: Very heavy rain may cancel
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Sunday Naturalist Hike
2018-12-16 12:30 - 15:00
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for a Sunday morning hike at China Camp.
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

12/16 Back ranch meadows- 12:30pm Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

CANCELLED: Village Talk: King Tides!
2018-12-15 16:30 - 17:30
THIS TALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN.
(The Village museum is not waterproof and we have sensitive electrical equipment!)

Monthly Village Talk
National Estuarine Research Reserve Presents: King Tides
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
Location: China Camp Village Museum
Time: 4:30pm -5:30pm

Come to China Camp State Park to learn what extreme high tides, commonly called King Tides, can tell us about sea level rise. As part of NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System, China Camp’s tidal marshes play a key role in helping scientists understand how marshes respond to sea level rise and how we can protect them. In this evening talk, we will hear about what scientists have learned so far and how they are learning more through research right here at China Camp.
This talk is presented by Sarah Ferner, Education Coordinator for the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Sarah loves to learn and teach about marshes and estuaries, and has a knack for translating complex science into everyday fun. This talk is an expansion of the popular King Tide Walks Sarah leads each year at China Camp and Rush Ranch (in Solano County). If you’ve left a walk wanting more, this is your chance to go deeper into the science!

FOCC Members — Free Admission
General Public — $5 Admission
Hot beverages and snacks will be provided. Please dress warmly!

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

Turtleback Trail Hike for Families!
2018-12-02 09:00 - 10:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We’ll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants and creatures that make it home. This will be a slow, joyful walk to see, smell, taste, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp.
Families with children of all ages, welcome!
Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, and sunscreen. Weather conditions may cancel event.
To RSVP or for directions please contact chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or
call (415)456-0766.

CANCELLED: Sunday Hiking Program
2018-11-18 12:30 - 15:00
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY IN THE BAY AREA.

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

11/11 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection- 12:30pm . Challenging. 4 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain.

11/18 Back ranch meadows- 12:30pm Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain.

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

CANCELLED Park Champions Work Day
2018-11-17 09:00 - 15:00
Poor air quality has caused us to cancel.

Please join us for our next work day, date TBD, but probably mid January.

Thank you to all our loyal volunteers.

REGISTRATION FULL- Village Talk: BATS!!!
2018-11-11 16:30 - 17:30
THIS TALK CURRENTLY HAS A FULL REGISTRATION AND SIGN-UPS ARE WAITLIST ONLY
November’s Village Talk
NorCal Bats
Who are masters of echolocation and the only mammals that can legitimately fly? BATS! Friends of China Camp is pleased to welcome special guest appearances of LIVE California native bats to this month’s Village Talk! This talk will reveal the hidden lives and features of these specialized nocturnal creatures. Discover the diversity of native bat species in your local neighborhood, and how these delicate aerial beings communicate and navigate under the cover of darkness. You will also learn fascinating details about their physiology, diet and life cycle. Corky Quirk is been the founder of NorCal Bats, a Sacramento based organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. She has a degree in natural resources from Humboldt State University and she currently resides in Yolo County.
Date: Sunday November 11th, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Sunday Hiking Program
2018-11-11 12:30 - 15:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

11/11 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection- 12:30pm . Challenging. 4 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain.

11/18 Back ranch meadows- 12:30pm Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

China Camp Annual Meeting
2018-11-10 10:00 - 12:00
Friends of China Camp
Annual Community Meeting

Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:00AM
At the Peacock Gap Club House, 333 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael
You are invite to the Friends of China Camp’s Annual Community Meeting to learn what FOCC has accomplished in the past year and what it hopes to accomplish in coming years. Learn about our current management and operational challenges, and share your thoughts. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn how to get involved. A representative from the Department of Parks and Recreation has been invited. Board Members and the Executive Director of FOCC will be present.
China Camp State Park is flourishing, and becoming a showplace for how a community takes care of its natural and cultural heritage. Your questions, comments and suggestions are essential to building our strategic plan. FOCC has been operating the park since 2012, and we need your involvement (suggestions, volunteering, donations, membership) to insure the park continues to thrive. Please join us on November 10th.
A continental breakfast will be served.

Naturalist Book Club
2018-10-28 19:00 - 20:00
BOOKS UNDER THE BOWER
Monthly Book Club at China Camp State Park

Join us for our monthly nature book club as we discuss Mozart’s Starling by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. A charming story of Mozart and his pet starling, along with a natural history of the bird.
On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling who sang (an improved version of!) the theme from his Piano Concerto Number 17 in G to him. Knowing a kindred spirit when he met one, Mozart wrote “That was wonderful” in his journal and took the bird home to be his pet. For three years Mozart and his family enjoyed the uniquely delightful company of the starling until one fitful April when the bird passed away.
In 2013, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Crow Planet, rescued her own starling, Carmen, who has become a part of her family. In Mozart’s Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely bond between one of history’s most controversial characters and one of history’s most notoriously disliked birds. Part natural history, part story, Mozart’s Starling will delight readers as they learn about language, music, and the secret world of starlings.

When: Sunday, October 28th, 2018
Time: 7pm-8pm
Meeting Place: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Please bring warm clothing, water and snacks.

Sunday Hike with a Naturalist
2018-10-28 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 3 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

10/7 Turtleback Trailhead-12:30pm Easy Family Friendly hike. 1 mile.
10/14 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection- 12:30pm . Challenging. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain.

10/21 Back ranch meadows- 12:30pm Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain

10/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection- 12:30pm . Challenging. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain.

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

CANCELLED:Full Moon Hike for Kids!
2018-10-24 18:15 - 19:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE CHILDREN’S EVENTS!

Children’s Full Moon Hike!

October: “Hunters Moon”

China Camp State Park
Date: Wed Oct 24th 2018
Time: 6:15pm -7:30pm
This month’s full moon hike is perfect for children and family. We will go on an easy, 40-minute hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. There will be snacks and fun activities as well!
Children ages 5 and up. Free admission.
RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766 to sign up. You will be notified of the meeting location once you RSVP. If rain is predicted, you will be notified if the hike is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight. We will meet at 6:15pm sharp.

Sunday Hike with a Naturalist
2018-10-21 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Explore China Camp With a Naturalist
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See amazing views of the park.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp.
Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

10/7 Turtleback Trailhead-12:30pm Easy Family Friendly hike. 1 mile.
10/14 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection- 12:30pm . Challenging. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain.

10/21 Back ranch meadows- 12:30pm Advanced. 4.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain

10/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. Intersection- 12:30pm . Challenging. 6 miles. 1000 ft elevation gain.

This hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, otherwise you can just show up!

Sunday Hikes with a Naturalist
2018-10-14 12:30 - 15:00

Park Champions Work Morning
2018-10-14 09:00 - 13:00
It doesn’t happen often, but once in a while our hard work gets wrecked. Recently the split rail fencing at one of our popular picnic areas was vandalized and we need volunteers to help us make the repairs. Depending on the number of volunteers, we may also be removing invasive plants and doing some painting. Your help would be appreciated.
Lunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 14 and up are welcome.
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.
In general, our work days are quite successful and often entertaining. 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 photo gallery.

Migratory Bird Walk
2018-10-14 08:00 - 10:00
Bring your binoculars on this stimulating hike as we explore the lives of the migratory birds at China Camp as they make their way north for the winter. We will talk about the different species of birds that make long, medium and short migrations. Also, we will learn about how resource availability drives population abundance, feeding, and colonial behavior
Birding beginners welcome!

Bring a pair of binoculars, pen and notebook. Also please bring snacks, water and good walking shoes.

Jerry Coe is a naturalist and mountaineering guide with over 8 years of intensive training in ornithological identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in the Great Basin, Nevada doing “Point Count surveys” to study health of habitats and has lead guided expeditions all over the world.

Sunday Oct 14th, 8am-10am
Cost for both events: Members: Free
Non-Members:$5

To find out the meeting locations please RSVP. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call
(415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Sunday Hikes with a Naturalist!
2018-10-07 12:30 - 13:30
