Friends of China Camp

FOOTRACE: Middle School Cross Country Race
2019-10-03 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
San Dominico Middle school will be having a Cross Country footrace on October 3rd, beginning from the Group campsite at Backranch Meadows from 3pm-6pm. Please note that there will be increased foot traffic and vehicle traffic in the park during that time.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-09-29 19:00 - 20:00
Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss Stephen Kellart’s captivating book- Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World.
An eloquent explanation of why human beings need to connect with nature and what is lost when they are disconnected from the natural world
Human health and well-being are inextricably linked to nature; our connection to the natural world is part of our biological inheritance. In this engaging book, a pioneer in the field of biophilia—the study of human beings’ inherent affinity for nature—sets forth the first full account of nature’s powerful influence on the quality of our lives. Stephen Kellert asserts that our capacities to think, feel, communicate, create, and find meaning in life all depend upon our relationship to nature. And yet our increasing disconnection and alienation from the natural world reflect how seriously we have undervalued its important role in our lives…Kellert’s moving book provides exactly what is needed now: a fresh understanding of how much our essential humanity relies on being a part of the natural world.
Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: September 29th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

FOOTRACE: Tamalpa Runners
2019-09-29 08:00 - 12:00
Tamalpa Runners will have a footrace with 150 runners on September 29th from 8am-noon. Please be advised of the increased vehicle and foot traffic during that time.

Click here for more details.

Movies in the Park: Brigadoon
2019-09-28 19:00 - 20:00
MOVIES IN THE PARK
September 28th
Brigadoon

This classic 1954 film which features Hollywood heartthrobs Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse is a romantic musical about two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland who become lost. They encounter a small village, not on the map, called Brigadoon, in which people harbor a mysterious secret, and behave as if they were still living two hundred years in the past.
Come out for this exciting outdoor film under the night sky. S, snacks and popcorn will be provided!

Date: Saturday, September 28th
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Admission: Free for members
$5 for non-members

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike- Glenwood
2019-09-28 09:30 - 11:30
September
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trailhead– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Challenging, 3 miles 1000 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Speaker Series: Natural Seasonal Changes
2019-09-21 18:30 - 19:30
September 21st
Speaker Series: Wheel of the Seasons
Observe the yearly ebb and flow of our local wildlife with naturalist Sharon Barnett

Have you witnessed Endangered Coho Salmon spawning in our local creeks? Did you know thousands of migratory Vaux’s Swifts funnel into the old chimneys at McNear’s Brickyard, right here in San Rafael? Would you like to know when the height of the mating and pupping season is for the Northern Elephant Seal? Join Naturalist and Educator, Sharon Barnett on a journey through the seasons to discover local natural phenomena.
Well known to children as “Sharon Heron”, Sharon has taught environmental education for over 20 years in Marin and internationally. She earned an MS Education degree at Dominican University; she is the lower school Science Specialist at Marin Country Day School and the Hiking Marin Trails instructor for College of Marin.

Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Turtleback Trail
2019-09-21 09:30 - 10:30

Terra Linda High School Cross Country Race
2019-09-19 15:00 - 19:00
Terra Linda High School will be holding a cross country race beginning at the group campsite at BackRanch Meadows campground. The event will take place from 3-7pm and will use portions of the Shoreline trail.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive Trailhead
2019-09-14 09:30 - 11:30
September
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trail Hike– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Birding Walk
2019-09-14 08:00 - 10:00
Sept 14th Bird Walk

Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous classes. IfAlso, if you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

During our stroll in China Camp, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing raptors, finches, juncos, and much more!

Jerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

Please wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack, scope, guide books, camera.

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Full Moon Tai Chi
2019-09-13 19:10 - 20:10
9/13 Full Moon Tai Chi

Join Friends of China Camp for an exclusive Full Moon Tai Chi class in China Camp State Park. Instructor David Lam will lead us through a gentle moving meditation as the full moon rises and casts glittering light across the bay. Registration fills up fast; you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event!

Date: Sept 13th, 2019
Time: 7:10pm sharp-8:10pm
Admission: $20 per person

Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766. You will be notified if the event is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing and a flashlight.

Toddler Program (Ages 3-5): Exploration & A Sense of Wonder
2019-09-08 09:30 - 10:30
September 8th
EXPLORATION & A SENSE OF WONDER PROGRAM

For Preschoolers Ages 3-5
This is an ongoing monthly program for children 3-5 years old. We’ll use puppets, songs and stories to ignite scientific curiosity and love for exploring the natural world. Meet at China Camp Village for educational fun!
Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2019
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: China Camp Village, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Ages: 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-09-07 09:30 - 11:30
September
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trail Hike– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Challenging, 3 miles 1000 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program
2019-09-07 09:00 - 11:00
September 7th
Junior Ranger Program

China Camp Oak Woodland Exploration

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we explore China Camp’s majestic oak trees and the insects and animals that call them home. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s oak woodlands. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. It may be a warm day, so bring lots of water.

Date: Saturday, September 7th
Time: 9:00am -10:30am
Location: Miwok Meadows Trailhead
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Wear appropriate hiking clothes and shoes. Bring snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Glenwood
2019-08-31 09:30 - 11:30
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain. Begins at China Camp Village at Friends of China Camp Membership Tent. Shuttle overflow parking from Ranger Station.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. in Glenwood neighborhood off of Knight Dr.(To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Park Champion Work Day
2019-08-31 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day a trail repairs. We’ll be continuing our work on Shoreline Trail, rebuilding it to state standards, compacting the tread, replacing split rail fencing and wattling the edge.
Lunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To register, please go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Once you are registered, they will send additional information about where to meet, what to bring (in addition to your smiles and volunteer spirit) and what to wear. Your registration helps us prepare for equipment, supplies and, of course, food. Be sure to include your email address…just in case rain causes us to cancel and we need to contact you.
The work will be moderately strenuous. Join us and meet new people who, like you, care about our parks. To get a flavor of our work day events see the FOCC Maintenance photo gallery.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-08-25 19:00 - 20:00
August 25th
Naturalist Book Club
Join us as we discuss David Rains Wallace’s captivating book- Mountains and Marshes- Exploring the Bay Area’s Natural History.

Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “a writer in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and other self-educated seers”, David Rains Wallace turns his attention to one of the most distinctive corners of California: the San Francisco Bay Area. Weaving a complex and engaging story of the Bay Area from personal, historical, and environmental threads, Wallace’s exploration of the natural world takes readers on a fascinating tour through the region: from Point Reyes National Park, where an abandoned campfire and an invasion of Douglas fir trees combusted into a dangerous wildfire, to Oakland’s Lake Merritt, a surprising site amid skyscrapers for some of the best local bird-watching…

With a naturalist’s eye, a penchant for local history, and an obvious passion for the subject, Wallace’s new collection is among the first nature writing dedicated entirely to the Bay Area.
Excerpt by Amazon.com

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: August 25th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Heritage Day Walk
2019-08-24 13:00 - 15:00
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain. Begins at China Camp Village at Friends of China Camp Membership Tent. Shuttle overflow parking from Ranger Station.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. (To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Heritage Day Festival
2019-08-24 11:00 - 16:00
This event is handicap accessible. Overflow shuttle parking will be available at the China Camp Ranger Station.

Schedule of Events

11:00am Marin Chinese Cultural Association Lion Dance
Noon Chinese Guzheng (Chinese Harp) by Melody Yan
12:30 Redwood Empire Chinese Association Dragon Dance & Cultural Dances
1:00 Chinese Folk Music by Stephen Shen
1:30 Tai Chi (30 min)
2pm Museum tour
3:00 Interactive Ribbon Dance – all ages welcome!
4pm End of event

CANCELLED: Children's Story Time! Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates
2019-08-17 18:00 - 19:00
This program has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future children’s events.

August 17th
Children’s Storytime
with the author!
Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates

Bring the kids to China Camp for a night of local history, storytelling and fun! Children will learn about the fascinating history of China Camp and hear the fictional story of Yao Bai, a Chinese boy who lived at China Camp during the California Gold Rush when food supplies were in short supply due to demand by the huge numbers of miners. To find food, Yao and his family members sailed out to the Farallons to gather seabird eggs to sell. But there are–and were–pirates about! Join New York Times Bestseller Tim J. Myers’ as he reads from his book Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates. Tim will read his book, then tell a Chinese folktale, and end with a Q&A.

Date: August 17th
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive
2019-08-17 09:30 - 11:30
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. (To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Full Moon Tai Chi
2019-08-15 20:15 - 21:15
August 15th
Full Moon Tai Chi

Join Friends of China Camp for an exclusive Full Moon Tai Chi class in China Camp State Park. Instructor David Lam will lead us through a gentle moving meditation as the full moon rises and casts glittering light across the bay. Registration fills up fast; you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event!

Date: Aug 15th, 2019
Time: 8:15pm sharp-9:15pm
Admission: $25 per person

Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766. You will be notified if the event is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing and a flashlight.

Toddler Program (Ages 3-5): Exploration & Sense of Wonder
2019-08-11 09:30 - 10:30
AUGUST 11TH
EXPLORATION & A SENSE OF WONDER PROGRAM

For Preschoolers Ages 3-5
This is an ongoing monthly program for children 3-5 years old. We’ll use puppets, songs and stories to ignite scientific curiosity and love for exploring the natural world. Meet at China Camp Village for educational fun!
Date: Sunday, August 11th, 2019
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: China Camp Village, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Ages: 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

China Camp Village Closed To Public After 5pm
2019-08-10 17:00 - 22:00
On August 10th China Camp Village will be closed to the public from 5pm to closing due to a special event. Parking will be impacted throughout the day.

Miwok History Walk
2019-08-10 09:00 - 11:00
August 10th
A Walk Honoring Native Californians:
Miwok Life at China Camp

Indigenous coastal Miwok people have lived and thrived in the China Camp area for over 5000 years. Before Spanish settlers forced the native population off their land and into missions, the Miwok people flourished due to an abundance of food and natural materials from the oak woodland forest and the coastal bay shoreline. It is estimated that there were over several thousand Coastal Miwok in the North Bay at the time of the Spanish arrival in 1769. Most of this population was dispersed within 100 years. Many died of European diseases. Miwok people still live in the Bay Area today, with the largest group at Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County. Join naturalist Jerry Coe for an educational walk as he discusses the pre-colonial settlements of the coastal Miwok people at China Camp. He will cover how they lived, what they wore and ate, what they used for medicine, and some of their common cultural traditions and folklore.

Date: August 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-08-03 09:30 - 11:30

Junior Ranger Program: Oak Woodlands
2019-08-03 09:00 - 10:30
August 3rd
Junior Ranger Program
China Camp Oak Woodland Exploration

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we explore China Camp’s majestic oak trees and the insects and animals that call them home. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s oak woodlands. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. It may be a warm day, so bring lots of water.

Date: Saturday August 3rd
Time: 9am-10:30am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars
(if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

China Camp Village Closed To Public After 5pm
2019-08-02 08:00 - 17:00
This is an advisory that China Camp Village will be closed to public access after 5pm on Saturday August 10th. Parking at the village will be partially closed off.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
July’s Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss John Brockman’s captivating book-
Life: The Leading Edge of Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Anthropology, and Environmental Science

“The newest addition to John Brockman’s Edge.org series explores life itself, bringing together the world’s leading biologists, geneticists, and evolutionary theorists—including Richard Dawkins, Edward O. Wilson, J. Craig Venter, and Freeman Dyson.

Scientists’ understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we’ve come—and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we’re heading…
We may never have all the answers. But the thinkers collected in Life are asking questions that will keep us dreaming for generations.”

Excerpt from Amazon.com

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: Sunday, July 28th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike- Glenwood
2019-07-27 09:30 - 11:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
July Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

7/6 Back Ranch Meadows– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/21 Knight Drive – 9:30am: Strenuous, 3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/27 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.,) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
