• Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    April is "Earth Month"—the perfect time to 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... Read more »

  • San Pedro Road Closure: Marin Endurance Festival

    Please be advised that San Pedro Road will be closed from Peacock Drive to the Back Ranch Meadows entrance gate on Saturday, April 12th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., due to the Marin Endurance Festival Triathlon. Park facilities along San Pedro Road will be inaccessible to the public until 1p.m.... Read more »

  • Full Moon Hike – “Pink Moon”

    We invite you to an unforgettable evening under the stars! This popular guided hike leads to an impressive vista point where we’ll witness the rise of the full moon over the sparkling bay. April’s full “Pink Moon” is named after the vibrant pink phlox flowers that bloom in spring. Naturalist... Read more »

  • Spring Birding Hike

     April brings a burst of avian activity to the park: torpedo-like Vaux’s swifts soar in the sky and the sweet chorus of returning migrant songbirds like warbling vireos, yellow warblers, and Western tanagers, fills the morning air. We’ll listen to the varied calls of these new arrivals during this guided... Read more »

  • Earth Day Volunteer Event

    China Camp Village upper parking lot 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael, CA, United States

    In partnership with California State Parks Foundation, help reduce wildfire risk and support ongoing habitat restoration efforts at the park. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive plants, such as Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) and French broom (Genista monspessulana). Invasive broom crowds out native plants, harms wildlife habitats, and... Read more »

  • Easter Wildflower Hike

    Are skyrocketing egg prices putting a damper on Easter festivities? Skip the egg hunt and discover vibrant wildflowers with us during this scenic hike in our oak woodland forest. This easy stroll will afford views of a vibrant array of colorful spring blooms, including coast mule ears, blue-eyed grass, star... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    Today is international Earth Day—the perfect day to 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... Read more »

  • Junior Ranger Program – All About Bugs!

    Junior Rangers are in for a fun and fascinating adventure all about bugs! Discover the incredible world of invertebrates and uncover the mystery of why all bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs. Junior Rangers will explore the roles of predators, pollinators, builders, cleaners, and even artists in... Read more »

  • Naturalist Book Club: Chief Marin by Betty Goerke

    For this month’s book club meeting, we will discuss Chief Marin by the late anthropologist and local teacher, Betty Goerke. In this well-researched book, Goerke uncovers fascinating historical accounts of an exceptional indigenous leader native to Marin County. From the publisher's website: “It’s a little known fact that the San Francisco Bay Area’s... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    This is the last day of "Earth Month!" It's the perfect time to 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,... Read more »