Friends of China Camp 
We are not alone. In fact, here in the Bay Area, we are downright outnumbered by the region’s incredible array of native species, from tiny beetles to spectacular mountain lions. During this month’s book club meeting, we will discuss Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide, which aims to shed light... Read more »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
With fall’s return, longer nights conjure up spirits. From old European traditions, Halloween’s rites fill the night. Here on land now known as China Camp State Park, Native American tribes used the full moon’s movement and its cyclical changes to mark the seasons, the passage of time, and cycles of... Read more »
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 »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
As autumn gets into full swing, so does the great fall migration. While you might spy strings of waterfowl and other species swirling overhead as they head south for winter, the majority of species don’t migrate during the day, but at night. In fact, research out of the Smithsonian’s National... Read more »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
Peering into a telescope can reveal some of the most magical sights you’ll ever see. Pinpricks of starlight suddenly bloom into fabulous clouds of colorful nebulas. Dreamy rings circle Saturn. Shimmering bands of the Milky Way wander across the sky. This month, we present a special pop-up event at China... Read more »
Celebrate the spookiest time of year with us, if you dare! Roast marshmallows over a fire, build yourself a s’more, pour a cup of warm cider, then settle back and get your spine tingled. Our storytellers will spin tales of spirits, sprites, and fairies. They’ll toss in a legendary curse... Read more »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
