Friends of China Camp While the flurry of nesting activity has wrapped up around the park, there’s still lots of activity going on in China Camp’s forests, meadows, and marshlands. The hungry nestlings from spring and early summer have turned into enthusiastic fledglings, flapping mightily (and sometimes crash-landing) as they strengthen their muscles and... 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 »
China Camp’s signature festival is back! Watch the historic China Camp Village come alive with thunderous drumming, shimmering costumes, and the wide smiles of Chinese lions. Snack on steamed buns, play mahjong, enjoy performances of traditional music, and hear childhood anecdotes from Milton Quan, member of the last shrimp-fishing family to live at... 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 »
The full title of this month’s great read, The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab & An Epic Journey, explores the remarkable relationship between humans and two surprising species. This fascinating book by award-winning nature writer Deborah Cramer will undoubtedly spark an interesting discussion at this month’s online... 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 »
Celebrate Biodiversity Days (presented by the California Natural Resources Agency, September 6-14) by taking part in our upcoming workshop on nature journaling. Learn how this simple practice helps you pay closer attention to the natural world around you. You’ll get tips on using drawings, notes, and measurements to record your... Read more »
Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also called the Moon Festival, with an invigorating hike to watch the moonrise over San Pablo Bay. The full moon in September, known as the “Harvest Moon,” occurs closest to the fall equinox. The name reflects this moon’s extended period of moonlight, which once helped... 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 »
The calendar may say September, but for wild birds, it’s go time. With winter just weeks away, birds are gearing up to start the great fall migration. Between September and November, a staggering 70 percent of all bird species in North America migrate south for winter. In Northern California, that... Read more »
