Saturday Hiking Event
2017-12-30 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join seasoned naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a series of nature walks on selected Saturdays in December at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear and dress warmly.
When: Every Saturday in Winter
Time: 9:30am sharp
Where: The Village Parking lot, China Camp State Park
Difficulty: Easy

Questions? Contact us at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 488-5161

Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

King Tide Hike: Flooded with Science and Seawater
2018-01-01 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Ring in the New Year 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 short 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.

Date: Monday, January 1st
Start time: 10:30am -12:30 pm
AND
Date: Tuesday, January 2nd
Start time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm

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) 488-5161
Include your name and the number of attendees.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

King Tide Hike: Flooded with Science and Seawater
2018-01-02 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Ring in the New Year 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 short 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.

Date: Monday, January 1st
Time: 10:30 am -12:30 pm
AND
Date: Tuesday, January 2nd
Time: 11:30 am -1:30 pm
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) 488-5161
Include your name and the number of attendees.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-01-06 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join seasoned naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a series of nature walks on selected Saturdays in January at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear and dress warmly.
When: Every Saturday in January
Time: 9:30am sharp
Where: The Village Parking lot, China Camp State Park
Difficulty: Easy

Questions? Contact us at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 488-5161

Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Saturday Hike Series
2018-01-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2018-01-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2018-01-27 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in winter at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. 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. If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

1/13 Meet at Back Ranch Meadows Campground entrance along North San Pedro Road – Intermediate uphill hike-2 mile
Topic: Oak woodlands

1/20 Meet at the very end of Knight Drive (off of Point San Pedro Road in Peacock Gap/Glenwood area)- mostly level hike though deep oak land forest, 2-3 miles.
Topic: Oak woodlands and Ferns

1/27- Meet at Turtleback trail head – Slow and easy walk around Turtleback Island. 3/4 mile (Great for Kids!)
Topic: Ferns and First Wildflowers

Park Champions Work Day
2018-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Even without much rain, the grasses and shrubs have managed to encroach on our trails. We could use your help to trim them back to restore the passable width of the trail.
Bring your work gloves, a we-can-do-it attitude and a smile. Lunch will be provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Minimum age is 14. Any volunteer under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
To participate, please register on the California State Parks Foundation website. They will send you an email with the details about where to meet, what to wear and other logistical information. Your registration helps us plan for tools, supplies and, of course, lunch.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Gentle Walk on Turtleback
2018-01-21 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sunday Jan 21, 2018
9:30am -Noon
Meeting place:
Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd

Join naturalist Susan Edwards to wander through China Camp State Park and wonder at the plants and creatures that make it home. We’ll start at the Turtleback trail and make our way through the grasslands to the pickleweed marsh. 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. She equally delights in discovering and learning new things with you, the participants!

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
-John Muir

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, and sunscreen. To reserve your space please RSVP at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or
call (415) 488-5161.

Urban Coyote Foot Race- All Trails Impacted
2018-01-27 06:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
On Saturday, January 27, Urban Coyote will hold a 5K, 10K and half marathon race on our trails. The activities begin at 7AM and should be over by noon.
The trails will still remain open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians. However, they may be very crowded with runners of all ages. Please remember your Share the Trail etiquette.

For additional information about the race details click here.

Village Program For KIDS!
2018-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
A FREE Fun-Filled Show For Kids!

“THE MYSTERY MOUSE OF CHINA CAMP”
China Camp Village Museum

Specially for ages 5 to 12! (But parents are invited, too)
Now your whole family can enjoy the same entertaining show
that has been WOWING visitors at China Camp State Park for years!
* * *
* Meet a special mouse that lives only in the San Francisco Bay Area
* Discover what makes it so special and why it is threatened with extinction
* Learn about other rodents (including a relative that grows 1000 times bigger!)
* See live demos of equipment scientists use to track it for research
* Share lessons that teach respect for all living creatures

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AGES ~ Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks
Every child gets a FREE GIFT
*********
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call 415.488.5161
with the number of places you need (specify # for ages 12 and under)
We will reply to confirm your reservation with directions to the Village Museum

Super -Blue- Full Moon Hike
2018-01-31 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This month is a lunar party with two supermoons, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse. For more detailed information about each of these lunar events click here. Join us for an exclusive super-blue-full moon hike at China Camp State Park. We will go on a moderate, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.

Date: Wed. Jan 31st 2018
Time: 5pm -7:30 pm

Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5

RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com
or (415)488-5161 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 5pm sharp.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-02-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air, the views, and, yup, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.
When: February 3rd
Time: 9:30am.
Meeting Place China Camp Village Parking lot –
100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Easy hike. 2 miles. Topic: Wildflowers
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)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-02-10 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air, the views, and, yup, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.
When: February 10th
Time: 9:30am
Where: Back ranch meadows campground kiosk entrance
Intermediate. 2 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay
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)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

Mystery Mouse Show: Encore Presentation
2018-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Friends of China Camp invites you to
An encore presentation of a popular Village Program…
A FREE Fun-Filled Show For Kids!
“THE MYSTERY MOUSE OF CHINA CAMP”
Specially for ages 5 to 12! (But parents are invited, too)
Saturday, February 10th, 4-5 p.m.
at the China Camp Village Museum
China Camp State Park

Now your whole family can enjoy the same entertaining show
that has been WOWING visitors at China Camp State Park for years!
* * *
* Meet a special mouse that lives only in the San Francisco Bay Area
* Discover what makes it so special and why it is threatened with extinction
* Learn about other rodents (including a relative that grows 1000 times bigger!)
* See live demos of equipment scientists use to track it for research
* Share lessons that teach respect for all living creatures

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL AGES ~ Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks
Every child gets a FREE GIFT
*********
Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 488-5161. 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, and specify e) how many of those are children ages 12 and under (for special seating). We will reply to confirm your reservation with directions to the Village Museum.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air, the views, and, yup, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.
When: February 17th
Time: 9:30am
Where: Knight Drive Gate. Meet at 373 Knight Drive in San Rafael
Intermediate. 2 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay
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)488-5161, otherwise you can just show up!

Village Talk: Miwok History and Songs
2018-02-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Teresa Salzman, archeologist and acting director of the Museum of the American Indian as she shares with us a glimpse of Miwok life past and present. This will be a hands-on experience and discussion where we will explore Miwok history and traditions in the art of basketry, music, and toolmaking.

The Coast Miwok Native Americans have occupied this land for thousands of years, long before the arrival of Europeans and other immigrants. Their ancestors lived as hunter-gatherers, dependent on the bounty of the landscape for sustenance, and today many continue to live within their ancestral territories in the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. Teresa Salzman is an archaeologist who has lived and worked in Marin for almost 50 years. She has been the curator/director of the Museum of the American Indian in Novato CA since the early 1970’s.

Date: Saturday Feb 17th, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
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) 488-5161. 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.

CANCELLED-Turtleback walk for Families: The Heart of China Camp
2018-02-18 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The hike leader called in sick and was unable to lead the hike. The hike will be postponed for Feb 25th.

Sunday Feb 18th, 2018
9:30am -Noon
Meeting place: Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd

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. She equally delights in discovering and learning new things with you, the participants!
Families with children, welcome!

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, and sunscreen. To reserve your space please RSVP at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or
call (415)456-0766.

Park Champions Work Afternoon
2018-02-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join our team on President’s Day! What we tackle always depends on the number of volunteers and the availability of material, but our plan is to repair split rail fencing at the group campsite and en route parking, split wood and bundle firewood, and remove excess stone on a section of Shoreline Trail.
Please register at CalParks, so we can plan for tools and snacks. Minimum age 14; anyone under 18 years who attends a Park Champions event must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Books under the Bower: Monthly Book Club
2018-02-24 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
February’s book:
The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson, 2015

“We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and pepper drove the Age of Discovery, coffee beans fueled the Enlightenment and cottonseed sparked the Industrial Revolution. Seeds are fundamental objects of beauty, evolutionary wonders, and simple fascinations. Yet, despite their importance, seeds are often seen as commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked…This is a book of knowledge, adventure, and wonder, spun by an award-winning writer with both the charm of a fireside storyteller and the hard-won expertise of a field biologist…”
Summary from Amazon.com
When: Saturday, Feburary 24th 2018
Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Back Ranch Meadows Kiosk entrance, China Camp State Park
Want to discuss a good book in the beauty of the outdoors? Join seasoned Naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a stimulating book discussion at the China Camp campground amphitheater. We will meet at the campground kiosk entrance off of San Pedro Rd. and walk over to the campground amphitheater. Please bring warm clothing, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
Please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161. Please include the number of guests attending.

Saturday Morning Hike: Family Bioblitz!
2018-03-03 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get outside. See great views. Learn about the natural world.
Sound good?
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!

March 3rd
Turtleback trailhead-9:30am Easy hike- Family Friendly Bioblitz!

We will walk around turtleback trail and submit photos of local flora to the iNaturalist database.

This easy family friendly hike will be 3/4 of a mile and will take just over an hour.

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
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!

Saturday Morning Hike
2018-03-17 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get outside. See great views.
Learn about the natural world.
Sound good?
Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!

3/17 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay

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.
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: Beauty and Mystique of Butterflies
2018-03-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
CHECK UPDATES FOR RESCHEDULED DATE

Join Dr. Peter Oboyski, curator and manager of the Essig Museum of Entomology at UC Berkeley as he discusses the biology and diversity of butterflies. There will be specimens of local butterflies to view and information about how to attract butterflies to your yard.
Butterflies are some of the most conspicuous insects we see when hiking and gardening, yet they still hold many mysteries. Some are territorial over a few square meters of habitat, while others migrate great distances. Some are common pests, while others are endangered, and one local butterfly has gone extinct. And they have complex relationships with the plants they feed on and the predators that attack them, both as larvae and adults.

Peter Oboyski is an entomologist who has been studying Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) in the western US, Hawaii, Tahiti, and Indonesia for over 20 years.
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Date: Saturday March 17th, 2018
Location: Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
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.

Gentle Walk Around Turtleback
2018-03-18 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sunday March 18th, 2018
9:30am -Noon
Meeting place: Turtleback trailhead, San Pedro Rd
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, 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 Park Champions Work Day
2018-03-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Cancelled because of rain. Please join us on Saturday, April 7. Sign up at CalParks

Saturday Morning Hike
2018-03-24 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Get outside. See great views.
Learn about the natural world.
Sound good?
Join naturalist
Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
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.

3/24 Back ranch meadows- 9:30am Intermediate. 2 miles. Topic: Views and wildflowers.

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!

Full "Sap" Moon Hike
2018-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
MARCH: “Full Sap Moon”
China Camp State Park
Date: Friday March 30th 2018
Time: 6pm -8:30 pm
March 31st is the “Full Sap Moon”. This moon is named for this time just after the spring equinox when the sap from sugar maple trees really begins to flow. We will hike the day before on the 30th to go on a moderate, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.
Admission: Members- Free
Non-members-$5
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 6pm sharp.

Park Champions Work Day
2018-04-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Who needs a fitness center when you have FOCC offering a well rounded, all major muscle group workout?
We will pick up where we left off last year with the restoration of the Shoreline Trail behind the campground. The work will involve clearing the trail of all organics, removing split rail fencing, incorporation of gravel, leveling, compacting the tread, and replacing split rail fencing. A mini excavator, toters, roller compactor and other large equipment will be in use.
We would love to have some strong, energetic volunteers to help with this work. If you are a frequent biker on our trails, this is your chance to give back and improve the tread.
Lunch will be provided. Limited free camping is available for registered volunteers. To volunteer, please go the California State Parks Foundation Champion web page. They will contact you by email with information about where to meet, what to wear, what to bring, how to sign up for camping, etc.

Saturday Hiking Program
2018-04-14 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Saturday Hiking Program
Exercise! Views! Wildflowers!

Sound good?
Join naturalist
Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!
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.

4/14 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay

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-Kate Marianchild-Special Guest Speaker
2018-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
THis EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
THE SPEAKER CANNOT MAKE IT DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED ILLNESS. APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

California’s oak woodlands host at least 147 bird species, many of which are so common they are often
dismissed as ordinary. But can we use the word “ordinary” for the birds who build one of the most intricate nests in the world? What about the avian clans whose members engage in simulated sex rituals every evening before bedtime? Or the jays who have planted almost all of California’s oaks and whose intelligence may surpass that of the great apes? And let’s not forget the ducks who eat acorns and the “little brown jobs” who never move more than 1300 feet from the nests where they were born. This talk will open your eyes to the marvelous survival strategies, behaviors, and social structures of birds we see everyday in California’s oak woodlands, and these common birds will never again seem ordinary.

Kate Marianchild is a naturalist and author of the renown book Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and Animals among California’s Oaks (Heyday, 2014). Currently in its fifth printing, this
award-winning bestseller is a delightfully narrated and beautifully illustrated romp through California’s most diverse and widespread ecosystem.
Date: Sunday April 15th, 2018
Location:
Lower Village Museum, China Camp State Park
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
Admission: $10
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.
