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SUMMARY:Tamalpa Cross Country Race
DESCRIPTION:The Cross Country Running Series is is sponsored by the Pacific Association of USA Track and Field (PA/USATF) and consists of ten off-road races spread around Northern California. The races range in length from about 5K to 10K and have perhaps the most competive fields of any races in Northern California. This is a Grand Prix with point totals being kept over the race series for both individuals and teams. Every year Tamalpa Runners hosts the Johhny Lawson Challange which is one of the races in the series. This race is held at China Camp.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/tamalpa-cross-country-race/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T130000
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SUMMARY:Park Champion Trail Work Morning
DESCRIPTION:Trail grooming. Details TBD.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champion-trail-work-morning-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T160000
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SUMMARY:Park Champion Trail Work Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Trail grooming. Details TBD.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champion-trail-work-afternoon-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
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SUMMARY:Inside Trail Racing 1/2 Marathon\, 10k\, 5k
DESCRIPTION:Once a thriving Chinese settlement subsisting off of shrimp fishing\, China Camp is now a popular state park for boaters\, runners/hikers\, and mountain bikers. An extensive trail network will greet you with views of Mt. Tam\, San Pablo Bay\, and San Francisco Bay as you traverse twisting single-track trails\, climbing up and over the peak. The courses wind along thick forests and descend out into open trails on the San Pablo Bay side of the park. Each race is relatively fast\, with a nice punch of a climb beginning 1.5 miles into the course\, leaving plenty of room to push it or just hike and enjoy the wild turkeys and sounds of the woods around you. China camp is a rare locale for a running race\, so be sure not to miss this special event.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/inside-trail-racing-12-marathon-10k-5k/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20161107T012612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T012612Z
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SUMMARY:Fall and Winter Birds at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to its remarkable habitat range — from the expanse of San Pablo Bay to its oak forest — China Camp offers a great wintering area for many species of birds. \nYou’ll find Surf Scoters in China Camp’s sheltered bays in advance of a winter storm. And if you’re lucky\, you might spy the four-inch-long Ruby-crowned Kinglet hovering in pursuit of insects…or hear its “ditt-ditt” call that sounds a lot like an old IBM typewriter. \nBut you don’t have to be an active birder to enjoy the free illustrated talk scheduled for the Museum at China Camp Village on Saturday\, November 19. Designed to appeal to the whole family\, it will help you appreciate and identify the waterfowl and songbirds you come across in and around China Camp. \nThe presenter will be Neill Fogarty\, the Supervising Ranger at Annadel State Park in Santa Rosa. Neill has worked in over 50 parks from Santa Cruz to the Oregon border. His birding trips have taken him all over North and Central America\, as well as to Madagascar and South Africa. “Currently”\, says Neill\, “I’ve traded in my binoculars for running shoes to keep up with my one-and-a-half-year-old son Kieran\, whose vocabulary already includes ‘Gull’\, ‘Hummingbird’\,’Owl’\, ‘Phoebe’…and the sound of crickets.” \nJoining Neill in the presentation will be Phil Johnson\, Senior Ranger of the Marin Municipal Water District. \nThis is the second in the Fall-Winter series of monthly talks to be held at the Museum. The October program on Mountain Lions was enthusiastically received by a full house. \nFree refreshments will be served before the presentation begins\, so come early and take time to browse the history exhibits in the China Camp museum.Space is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to:\nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com \nLeave your name and the number of seats you need.\nWe will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/fall-winter-birds-china-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20161107T180834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T180834Z
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SUMMARY:King Tides at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:After a week of “King Tides”\, come to China Camp State Park to learn what extreme high 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. \nThis 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! \nThis is the third in a monthly series of free illustrated talks at the museum designed to appeal to the whole family. The first two programs — on mountain lions and on birds at China Camp — were enthusiastically received by fully-reserved audiences. \nFree refreshments and a hands-on learning station will be available before the presentation begins\, so come early. Additionally\, take time to browse the history exhibits in the China Camp museum. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.\nTo reserve\, send email to:\nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com\nLeave your name and the number of seats you need.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/king-tides/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20161230T213709Z
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SUMMARY:King Tide Guided Nature Walk:  Flooded with Science and Seawater!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about local sea level rise from scientist and educator Sarah Ferner of the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Join her at the Turtle Back Hill nature trail to witness the rising tide slowly flood the marsh during one of the highest high tides of the year. \nYou will learn about the marsh\, about scientific research occurring there\, and what King Tides can teach us about sea level rise. You are invited to bring your camera to participate in the California King Tide Initiative program of citizen science photo monitoring. \nRegistration is required. 20 people maximum. This event is primarily for adults. \nTo reserve\, send email to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com by January 9th. Leave the names of each registrant. We will reply to confirm your reservation and provide additional information about where to meet and what to bring.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/king-tide-guided-nature-walk-flooded-science-seawater/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20161214T232209Z
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SUMMARY:Frogs\, Newts and Other Amphibians - a talk by David Herlocker
DESCRIPTION:There’s no better time than January to encounter frogs and toads and newts and other salamanders on the trails of China Camp and other Marin parks. For now is the time these ancient animals called “amphibians” come out of their dry season hiding places. \nThe story of their survival for over 300 million years\, and the strategies that allow many to thrive in our forests\, fields and streams\, will be the subject of this month’s illustrated talk in the China Camp Village museum. It will be presented by David Herlocker\, an award-winning Interpretive Naturalist for Marin County Parks. \nDavid has been a lifelong lover of amphibians and has taught about them in the classroom and in the field for over 30 years.  He will delve into the identifying characteristics and natural history of our local species\, and how we can be better stewards of their habitats. And he will discuss the two species that have suffered most from habitat alteration and are now listed as threatened and endangered. \nThis is the fourth in a monthly series of free illustrated talks at the museum designed to appeal to the whole family. The first three programs — on mountain lions\, birds at China Camp\, and King Tides — were enthusiastically received.\nFree refreshments will be served before the presentation begins\, so come early and take time to browse the history exhibits in the China Camp museum.  Dress warmly\, and bring a flashlight for the walk from the parking lot. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.\nTo reserve\, send email to:\nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com\nLeave your name and the number of seats you need.\nWe will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/amphibious-critters-talk-david-herlocker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20161217T194729Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we keep the trails safe for all\, cutting back brush and draining puddles.  We’ll provide lunch and companionship. We will be working in two locations to repair the trail tread\, particularly areas that allow standing water and show significant erosion.  These locations will be close to the campground\, so not much hiking will be required to get to the work site.  Note that we’re only having one session\, 9-3\, and no separate afternoon session (leaving after lunch is totally OK).  Registration is required – sign up at CalParks.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170119T002529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T002529Z
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SUMMARY:We're talkin' Mushrooms!
DESCRIPTION:Mushrooms!!! \nMushrooms evoke images of folklore\, fairytales and epicurean eating.   But mushrooms are so much more and are important actors on the global stage. Did you know that mushrooms are vital for healthy ecosystems\, help maintain bio-diversity and are being used for medicines\, soil amendments\, vegan leather and more? \nCome find out more about the versatile\, impressive and fascinating world of mushrooms at this month’s illustrated talk\, “Mushrooms and Their Many Uses.” The talk will be presented by Enrique Sanchez. \nMr. Sanchez has been an active member of the Mycological Society of San Francisco for 15 years.  A lifelong interest in herbs passed on by his grandmother led him to explore what else in the natural world could be beneficial for humans.  This curiosity led him to bio-dynamic farming\, bee keeping and mushrooms. On Saturday\, February 18 at 5 PM\, he will tell us about the world of fungi\, past\, present and future. \nAfter our beautiful rains\, China Camp abounds with mushrooms and fungi.  Now is a great time to take a mushrooms walk on one of our many trails.  Look on the ground\, on logs and in the tress above for these fascinating fungi.  They literally spring up over night! \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com \nLeave your name and the number of seats you need. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/were-talkin-mushrooms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170112T182942Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew in keeping the park healthy\, accessible and safe.  Better (and dirtier) than a day at the gym. We’ll be repairing storm damage to Shoreline Trail\, rebuilding sections of the trail that have failed due to heavy rains and extraordinary runoff. Culverts will be cleared of debris. Large equipment will be in use (Tractor\, toters\, compactor\, dump truck). Rakes\, shovels\, buckets\, McLoeds and wheelbarrows will be used. \n  \nSign up at CalParks.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170315T231627Z
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SUMMARY:Turtleback Hill Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn about spring wildflowers\, native grasses and find out more about the prized Salt Marsh at China Camp? There will be a free 2 hour hike at Turtleback Hill Trail on March 18 at 10AM. The hike will be led by Kathy Cuneo\, a very knowledgable local educator\, biologist and environmentalist. This is a wonderful opportunity to find out more about your park. If you are interested\, registration is necessary. Please sign up at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com\, as space is limited. We will meet at the trail head opposite Turtleback Hill. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/turtleback-hill-nature-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170213T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170213T160531Z
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SUMMARY:JADE: Stone of Heaven
DESCRIPTION:Jade has been the most treasured mineral in Asian cultures.  Gram for gram\, carat for carat\, it is the most valuable gem in the world market today.  The presumed mystical power believed to be possessed by jade can be traced back thousands of years in Chinese history and archeology. \nDr. John Suen is Professor Emeritus of Hydrogeology at California State University\, Fresno.  In this talk\, he will examine the history\, mineralogy\, and geologic genesis of jade.  Rational explanations for the origins of mystical beliefs associated with jade will be presented from a scientific perspective.  The geology of California will also be covered. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: \nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com \nLeave your name and the number of seats you need. \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/jade-stone-heaven/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170112T183019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170112T183019Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our crew in keeping the park healthy\, accessible and safe. Better (and dirtier) than a day at the gym. We’ll be tackling the severe storm damage to the park’s trail system. We need to build split rail fencing to protect a section of trail next to a landslide\, and to block off four other sections of trail until we can get them repaired and safe again.  We’ll be carrying posts and rails\, digging post holes\, building fences\, and clearing away debris. \nSign up at CalParks.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170328T234210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T234210Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:As many of you know\, we had to cancel our work day last week due to the weather and the resulting condition of the trails. This is short notice to recruit for volunteers\, but we are hopeful that you will join us on Saturday\, April 1st to help us install split rail fencing. We will be blocking access to one trail\, until the proper sustainable repairs can be made. We will also be installing fencing to provide safe passage on other trails. It will be a full day of work from 9AM – 3PM. Lunch is included. Limited shared free camp sites are available for our registered volunteers. Volunteers will be working with posthole diggers\, shovels\, McLeods\, tampers\, digging bars\, wheelbarrows\, buckets and other hand tools. \nTo register\, go to the Cal Parks Champion website. Your registration helps us plan for tools\, supplies\, equipment and\, of course\, food. \nThe FOCC Trails Team is looking forward to working with you. Bring your teamwork attitude\, smiles and stories to share while playing in the dirt.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170326T223420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170326T223420Z
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SUMMARY:Village Talk - Spring Flowers of Marin
DESCRIPTION:Spring is an amazing time to experience the wonders of wildflowers and to gain an appreciation of the value of native plants. \nWe are honored to have Doreen Smith\, member of the Marin County Native Plant Society\, as our April speaker at the Village Museum. Doreen will present a slideshow and talk about the more familiar wildflowers of Marin\, with an emphasis on those growing at China Camp State Park. \nDoreen is well known for her expertise on the native flora of the county\, and has spent many decades identifying and updating the local wildflower species lists on behalf of the Marin chapter of the California Native Plant Society. She also worked as a taxonomist at the Herbarium of the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew\, England and more recently at the California Academy of Sciences\, San Francisco\, preparing the newer edition of Howell’s Marin Flora. She is a botanist and educator and is a Marin County resident. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com Include your name and the number of seats you need. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/talk-marin-native-plant-expert-doreen-smith/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170112T183101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170112T183101Z
UID:2807-1492851600-1492876800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:FOCC\, in partnership with the California State Parks Association\, will hold our second Earth Day event. This year’s focus is restoration and clean up\, which couldn’t be more perfect. As a result of the persistent storms and excessive rain\, we have plenty of trail restoration that needs to be done. \n  \nThe volunteer trail event check in and morning snacks begin at 8:30\, and the work is from 9AM to 12:30PM. A lunch is provided compliments of Panera Bread.\nWe’d love to have you join us for a day in the dirt. To register\, go to the CalParks website. Your registration helps us plan for tools\, supplies and food. CalParks will contact you with information about where to meet\, what to wear and what to bring (in addition to your Earth Day smile). After lunch\, volunteers are welcome to continue the trail work with FOCC core trail maintenance team. Hint: there is much to be done.\nThere will be crafts for children in the Village from 1:30 to 4:00\, including animal tracks\, Zodiac signs on Chinese Newspapers and face painting. There is a $5 parking fee\, unless you have an annual pass. No preregistration is needed\, just drop in. \n  \nNature Hikes will be offered at 1:30 and 3:00. This is the perfect way to learn about the fascinating natural history of China Camp and San Pablo Bay. Group size is limited to 20. To reserve\, send email to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com. You will receive a confirmation email with information about the meeting location.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170328T232810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T232810Z
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SUMMARY:Our Nesting Neighbors: bird watching walk
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpring is an active time of year for birds as they are nesting in trees\, bushes\, cavities\, and open terrain. During this leisurely stroll in the park\, we’ll be on the lookout for our resident and migratory nesting birds as diverse as Western Bluebirds\, Tree Swallows\, Wilson’s Warblers\, Killdeer\, California Quail and Woodpeckers. We will delve into migration\, calls\, songs and nesting behavior. \nSharon Barnett enthusiastically shares her passion and sense of wonder with others\, especially children.  Well known to children as “Sharon Heron”\, Sharon has taught environmental education for over 15 years in Marin County and internationally. She has volunteered with many organizations including The Marine Mammal Center\, SPAWN\, and served as Director for Marin Audubon Society and The River Otter Ecology Project. Sharon teaches science at Marin Country Day School and is the Hiking Marin Trails Instructor for College of Marin.  She designs and leads programs for Point Reyes Field Institute\, Marin Nature Adventures and volunteers for Point Reyes National Seashore Association. Sharon is the 2011 Terwilliger Environmental Award winner. www.MarinNature.com \n  \nTime: 9:00 – 12:00am (lunch at 11:30\, see “what to wear/bring” below) \nDistance: Approximately 2.5 miles and 100 feet elevation gain \nAge: All ages (young birdwatchers 6 and older are welcome) \n  \nWhat to wear/bring: \no  Wear layers- it could be cool\, mild or hot! \no  Sturdy hiking shoes with good tread \no  Snacks \no  Lunch: we will spend the last 30 minutes enjoying a picnic lunch \no  Water: 1 quart \no  Sun hat and sunscreen \no  Fleece or wool hat (in case it is cool) \no  Hiking poles help with balance (optional) \no  Binoculars- we’ll have a few pair small binoculars to lend out. \nAnd Sharon will have a spotting scope for everyone to share. \no  Camera (optional) \no  Change of shoes/clothes for after the hike \n  \nMeeting Place: Back Ranch Meadows Parking Lot \n$5.00 entrance fee (after you park): machines take credit cards or exact change. \nFREE for holders of an Annual Parking+Trail Pass. \nRegistration is necessary. Email chinacamp.programs@gmail.com specifying your interest in Sharon’s hike and number of people. \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/nesting-neighbors-bird-watching-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170409T145030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170409T145030Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our team to grade Shoreline Trail behind the campground. Split rail fencing will need to be removed and then replaced. We’ll strip vegetation off the side of the trail and clean the tread to integrate gravel and remove trail ‘memory.’ The work is moderately strenuous: large equipment will be in use\, including excavators\, tractors\, toters and compactors.  Sign up at CalParks
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170413T162809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T162809Z
UID:2818-1495306800-1495310400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Village Talk - Watersheds and wetlands restoration with schools
DESCRIPTION:Preserving our fragile tidal wetlands is critical to maintaining important ecosystems like those found in the wetlands at China Camp. Join us as we learn from the educators and students at STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed).\nLearn about: \nThe ecosystem services provided by our tidal wetlands\nHow students are helping to restore the wetlands\nWhat’s involved in restoration\nNative plants in the salt marsh\nHow Climate Smart restoration can help address climate change and sea level rise\nThe role of STRAW \n  \nThis fascinating event includes not only a talk and slides but also hands-on activities to better understand the tidal marshes and the estuary. \nThe presenters include Laurette Rogers\, educator\, author and founder of STRAW and Kenneth Rangel\, restoration technician and manager of the native plant nursery at San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. \nInteractive stations are suitable for age 5 to adult and are staffed by STRAW faculty members\, including Patti Vance\, the coordinator of the STRAW faculty. \n  \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.\nTo reserve\, send email to:\nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com\nInclude your name and the number of seats you need.\nWe will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-watersheds-wetlands-restoration-schools/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170413T162936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T162936Z
UID:2819-1497726000-1497729600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Village Talk - Native Americans and Archaeology in Marin County
DESCRIPTION:This talk addresses the Native American history of Marin County using archaeology\, historical documents\, and ethnohistory. After exploring the communities and cultural practices of indigenous Coast Miwok people who lived in the area we now call China Camp State Park for thousands of years\, the talk details some the challenges facing Native people during the period of Spanish missionization\, as well as the remarkable story of Native resiliency. Learn how Coast Miwok survived the missions and maintained connections to their culture\, families\, and homes. \nBio – Tsim Schneider is assistant professor of anthropology at UC Santa Cruz. He has a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and his continuing archaeological and historical research in Marin County investigates the interactions between Native Americans and colonial institutions. Tsim is co-editor of Indigenous Landscapes and Spanish Missions: New Perspectives from Archaeology and Ethnohistory (University of Arizona Press). \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com Include your name and the number of seats you need. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-native-americans-china-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170409T145122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170409T145122Z
UID:2816-1498294800-1498316400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we start the rebuilding of the major slide on Shoreline Trail. We’ll prepare the ground for the installation of Gabions\, stage head stone\, stage gravel\, build Gabion boxes\, and fill the boxes with stone and gravel. The work will be moderately strenuous\, including lifting and carrying heavy stone. Large equipment will be in use including excavators\, tractors\, toters and compactors.  Sign up at CalParks.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170619T224747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T224747Z
UID:2821-1500141600-1500145200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Village Talk- Reptiles!
DESCRIPTION:This month’s talk will focus on the intricacies of common reptile and amphibian species found in the North Bay Area.  This talk will also address the accuracy and efforts of volunteers using citizen science smartphones as tools to document herpetofauna abundances. Learn how you can help design a cover board study at China Camp using your smartphone as a research tool to document the organisms observed using this fun method. Feel free to sign up for an iNaturalist.org account in advance if possible and download the free software application. The general public including naturalists\, teachers\, students and newcomers are all welcome to join. \nJulie Wittmann is a credentialed science teacher who received an MS in Biology at Sonoma State University and BS in Wildlife Conservation Biology at UC Davis. Julie’s research focuses on the impacts of microgeographic features and changing seasonal climate variables on the phenology of local amphibian and reptile species in the North Bay Area. Her research incorporates the use of volunteers using a citizen science smartphone application to document amphibian and reptile abundances. Additionally\, Julie supports teachers and naturalist educators with related curriculum on her website\, http://www.protecthabitat.com. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nNon-member admission: $5 \nMember admission: Free \nTo reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com Include your name and the number of seats you need. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/reptiles/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170720
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170706T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T200633Z
UID:2822-1500422400-1500508799@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Eat at Patxi's Pizza and raise $$ for FOCC!
DESCRIPTION:There is no better way to end a summer day than with a hot slice of pizza and a cold beverage\, right? Well this July you can eat pizza and support your local park.\n\nOn July 19th Patxi’s Pizza in Greenbrae will donate 10% of their sales to Friends of China Camp (which includes dine-in and carry-out orders).\n\nSave the date\, grab a slice\, and bring your friends!\n\nJuly 19th\, 2017\nPatxis Pizza\n340 Bon Air Center\,\nGreenbrae\, CA 94904\nOpen 11am-10pm\n\n\n\nhttps://www.patxispizza.com/Location/BonAir
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/eat-patxis-pizza-raise-focc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170409T145233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170409T145233Z
UID:2817-1500714000-1500735600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another day of rebuilding a section of Shoreline Trail on July 22 from 9AM – 3PM. Lunch is included. Limited free camping is offered to registered volunteers. To register\, sign up with CalParks. \nThe work involves removal of plant matter from the trail tread\, removal and replacing split rail fencing\, excavating\, grating and compacting the trail tread\, placing and staking of straw wattles.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170807T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170728T232007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T232007Z
UID:2825-1502137800-1502141400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled -Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled\, stay tuned for details about the next moonlight hike in September. \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170725T002829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T002829Z
UID:2824-1502532000-1502544600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Gallinas Watershed Council Bicycle Tour: “Bike the Watershed VII”
DESCRIPTION:August 12: GWC Bicycle Tour “Bike the Watershed VII”
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/gallinas-watershed-council-bicycle-tour-bike-watershed-vii/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170731T211621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T211621Z
UID:2826-1503133200-1503154800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re taking a break from trail building this month\, and trying to get the maintenance yard in order.  We will be splitting logs\, cutting up old split rail fencing\, bundling wood for firewood to sell\, dismantling or cutting up junk that has been left or deposited in the park and filling dumpsters. Chain saws\, wood splitters\, hammers\, handsaws and small tools will be used. \nSign up at the California State Parks Foundation website.  The usual CSPF regs apply: minimum age 16\, and anyone under 18 years who attends a Park Champions event must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170403T225057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T225057Z
UID:2814-1503169200-1503172800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT-Village Talk - Hungry Owl Project
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 19th at 7 PM\n\nSOLD OUT- WAITLIST ONLY \nFOCC Members — Free Admission\nGeneral Public — $5 Admission \nHave you ever heard the call of an owl in the night? Has the sight of an owl in majestic flight captured your imagination? Have you wanted know more about this mysterious nocturnal hunter? \nJoin us Saturday August 19th to meet a live ambassador owl from the Hungry Owl Project for a presentation about these fascinating creatures who rule the night. You will hear about the super powers that make owls such successful hunters. You will learn about the most common owls in Marin County – their characteristics\, habitat\, and familiar vocalizations. And\, the presenters will answer your questions as you view an owl up close. \nOur speakers: Suzanne Mirvis is the Education Coordinator for the Hungry Owl Project. Suzanne is retired from teaching at San Francisco State University. In addition to her work with the Hungry Owl Project\, she is also a volunteer with WildCare. Suzanne’s recent and joyful accomplishment is a children’s book about owls called Hello from Sammi. Mary Blake is an ambassador to schools and organizations for the Hungry Owl Project\, helping promote understanding and advocacy for owls. She joined them after retiring from a career as a programmer\, designer and project manager. \nThe Hungry Owl Project is committed to helping preserve and protect owls from dangers. We look forward to sharing this wonderful information with you. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.\nTo reserve\, send email to:\nchinacamp.programs@gmail.com\nLeave your name and the number of seats you need.\nWe will reply to confirm your reservation
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/hungry-owl-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151829
CREATED:20170710T201119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T201119Z
UID:2823-1503745200-1503763200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:CHINA CAMP STATE PARK \n    FRIENDS OF CHINA CAMP \n   HERITAGE DAY   \nAugust 26\, 2017\,   11am-4pm \n  \n        \nOnce again Friends of China Camp is partnering with China Camp State Park\, the Marin Chinese Cultural Association\, and the Redwood Empire Chinese Cultural Association to celebrate our annual Heritage Day. Come out to China Camp to honor the people who left a legacy at the China Camp Village. There will be a Lion Dance Team\, Chinese cultural dancers\,  singing\, music\, tai chi demonstrations\, art\, and the Grace Quan junk will make an appearance! \nBring the family! This event is suitable for all ages. Parking will be limited at the upper Village parking lot\, additional shuttle parking will be available at the China Camp Ranger Station at 101 Peacock Gap Trail about a mile north of the village.  \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n             11a.m. – 11:30    Visit Museum\, View Artwork\, Crafts \n          11:30   –  noon       Marin Chinese Cultural Assn. Lion Dancers \n           Noon  –  12-15    Redwood Empire Chinese Assn. chorus \n           12:15  –  1p.m.        Redwood Empire Cultural Dancers \n                                              Youth group  &  dancers \n         1p.m.   –  1:30          Guest Speakers \n         1:30-   2p.m.            Stephen Shen\, musician & vocalist Tao Yan \n           2   –  2:30                 Visit Museum\, view artwork\, crafts \n           2:30   –  3p.m.        Arrival of The Grace Quan  accompanied by  traditional boats \n           3 –    3:30                 Tai-chi with David Cheung  –  join in! \n           3:30  –  3:45pm      Ribbon Dance with Louise and children participation \n          3:45- 4pm                 Raffle drawing for paintings \n  \n  ONGOING ACTIVITIES: \nTHE GRACE QUAN (reproduction Chinese junk) & traditional boats \nExhibition and Sales by local artists  –  20% of sales to Friends of China Camp\, Inc. \nCrafts – origami\,  animal tracks on clay\, and  Chinese lanterns \nMarin Wildcare display \nMarin History Museum \nSF Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve display \nSan Rafael Fire Foundation display \nChina Camp Nature & Education display \nFriends of China Camp\, Inc. membership and day pass table \nSF Maritime National Historic Park display \nSale of T-shirts\, photo cards\, horoscope necklace\, and hats   \nAll profits benefit trail restoration\, campground improvements\, Village upkeep\, and other needs funded by Friends of China Camp.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/heritage-day-2017/
LOCATION:Trail-Etiquette-Quiz-v2-pdf-1
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