NATURALIST BOOK CLUB 

  Join us for a lively discussion of "The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth" by Zoë Schlanger. Schlanger is an award-winning staff writer for the Atlantic, covering science, health, and the environment. From the author’s website: “A narrative investigation... Read more »

Give-back morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail, pull invasive weeds, split firewood, paint a fence, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun, interesting,... Read more »

China Camp’s Fireside Ghost Stories 

Celebrate the spookiest time of year with us, if you dare! Roast s’mores over a crackling fire and sip apple cider while we entertain you with spine-tingling lore of the spirits, flora, and fauna of China Camp. Hear what the fairies are whispering about the woodbine vine in our forests and... Read more »

Give-back morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail, pull invasive weeds, split firewood, paint a fence, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun, interesting,... Read more »

REGISTRATION FULL: Astronomy Night with Marin Stargazers

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN FULLY BOOKED.  Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org to be added to the waitlist. Join us as we partner with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers of Marin Stargazers; for an unforgettable evening under a crisp mid-autumn night sky. Using telescopes we’ll zoom in on Venus, double stars, and Saturn’s enigmatic... Read more »

Give-back morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Join us for a work morning in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation. We will be grooming Shoreline Trail and clearing culverts in preparation... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program

This month Jr. Rangers will explore the superpowers of China Camp’s nocturnal wildlife. Creatures of the night such as owls, bats, coyotes, and certain bugs have special adaptations that allow them to thrive under the cover of darkness. Through fun activities and games, Jr. Rangers will learn how a bat... Read more »

Give-back morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail, pull invasive weeds, split firewood, paint a fence, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun, interesting,... Read more »

Birding Walk

During this month’s birding walk, we hope to spot year-round residents such as song sparrows, white-tailed kites, and ospreys. We’ll explore diverse habitats, including tidal wetlands and oak-bay forests. Birding expert Jerry Coe will cover the four keys to identifying birds—size, color, behavior, and habitat—and share tips on the best field... Read more »

Marshland Meander 

Join us for a relaxing autumn stroll along the ¾-mile, ADA-accessible Turtle Back Trail loop overlooking China Camp’s protected tidal marsh. We will move at a gentle pace during this naturalist-led excursion and we will learn about the fascinating ecological interworkings of the San Pablo Bay estuary and the unique... Read more »

NATURALIST BOOK CLUB 

Join us for an enlightening discussion of Rhythms of Life - The Biological Clocks that Control the Daily Lives of Every Living Thing by Russell G. Foster and Leon Kreitzman. From the publisher’s website: “An eye-opening discussion of how biological clocks affect the lives of all living organisms. In this fascinating book, Russell Foster... Read more »

Give-back morning at China Camp

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail, pull invasive weeds, split firewood, paint a fence, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun, interesting,... Read more »