• Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »

  • Junior Rangers: Scavenger hunt

    China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

    What kid doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? Let your little ones search for natural treasures at this fun event at China Camp Village. As they explore, children will be encouraged to observe, notice, and ask questions about the natural world around them. Along the way, they’ll engage in activities to... Read more »

  • Birding walk: Things that go bump in the night 

    Back Ranch Meadows Campground

      Are you curious about the creatures that come alive after dark? Join us for an exciting night hike in the park. As dusk falls, we’ll explore the trails around the campground, keying in the sounds of the darkening forest. We hope to catch the hoot of a great-horned owl,... Read more »

  • Speaker series: An artist’s inspiration

    China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

    Catherine Wang McMahon is an artist who explores what connects people across family, place, and time. Using natural, plant-based materials and pigments made from soils and minerals, Catherine creates images that explore relationships between people, land, and history and how they are shaped by memory and passed down through generations.... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »

  • Community science: Sudden Oak Death bioblitz

    China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

    Are you interested in the health of California live oak trees in our region? Join us for a pop-up community science event focused on measuring the impact of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) at China Camp. Our on-site team will provide a brief training on how to identify trees infected by... Read more »

  • Bonus full moon hike: May’s not-so-blue moon

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

      We all like special bonuses, right? This month’s night sky brings us a spectacular second full moon in May. This “blue moon,” the term used to describe this type of two-for-one moon, promises to be as striking as ever—though it won’t be blue. As the moon lifts above the... Read more »

  • Naturalist’s bookclub: A Most Remarkable Creature

      We’re venturing south of the border (or at least California’s southern border) for this month’s read. The focus is on the caracara, a distinctive raptor with nine species, including one, the crested caracara, that lives in the deserts of Baja (as well as southern Texas and Arizona). Author Jonathan... Read more »

  • “Brush with Nature” plein air event

    China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

      Join us for a plein air painting event, where art and nature come together in real time. Talented plein air artists will be scattered throughout the park, capturing its beauty on canvas. Pick up a map in China Camp Village and set out to find the artists in the... Read more »