• Campfire ghost stories

    Back Ranch Meadows Campground

    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 »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »

  • Weekend workday

    Miwok Meadows Picnic Area https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hXk4amjPvRVWkuj8, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Come spend a morning outdoors, focusing on a special project with like-minded volunteers. This month, we’ll be focusing on removing French broom and other invasive weeds along a section of Shoreline Trail. This special Saturday event is offered in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation. Event will take place... Read more »

  • Junior Rangers: Journaling and Scavenger Hunt

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

    Get your kids ready to learn, explore, and have fun by the bay at a special “drop-in” event. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to have your little explorers take part in an age-appropriate activity. Older kids (ages 7 to 12) can try nature journaling, using keen observations... Read more »

  • Naturalist’s Book Club: The Secret Life of Bats

    Befitting the spookiest season, we will discuss The Secret Lives of Bats. Renowned bat expert and photographer Merlin Tuttle first became fascinated with bats as a teenager. Since then, he has been a key force in changing the way the world perceives bats. Dr. Tuttle, whose PhD research focused on... 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 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 »

  • Speaker Series: China Camp’s Irish Giant

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

    Time-travel back nearly two centuries to meet “DonTimoteo” Murphy, one of the most colorful characters from China Camp’s past. Standing 6’4” tall and weighing some 350 pounds, Don Timoteo (born Timothy Murphy in his native Ireland) came to the U.S. in the early 1800s at the age of 28. Through... 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 »

  • Birding walk: finding fall newcomers

    Turtle Back Trailhead

    With a keen eye and a little patience, you can spy a remarkable number of species at China Camp, particularly in fall when migratory species come for a visit, en route to warmer climes. Some, like ruby-crowned kinglets, stick around for the winter. Our monthly bird walk will focus on... 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 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 »