Village Talk: Coyotes!

January’s Village Talk: Urban Coyotes: How to Keep Pets Safe, Coyotes Wild, and Rodents Nervous.   Come learn from Keli Hendricks, Project Coyote’s Ranching with Wildlife Coordinator, about the fascinating world of Canis latrans - their intelligence, resourcefulness, complex social structures, and how they have managed to thrive despite being... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: Glenwood

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join our naturalists  for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from... Read more »

Waitlist Only: King Tide Hike!

THis event is Full- Waitlist only Flooded with Science and Seawater: A guided nature walk at China Camp State Park during a King Tide Date: Sunday, December 23rd Start time: 11:30 am End time: 1:30 pm AND Date: Monday, January 21st Start time: 11:00 am End time: 1:00 pm Celebrate... Read more »

Urban Coyote Footrace- 5K/10k/ Half Marathon

Urban Coyote will hold a footrace in China Camp beginning at Miwok Meadows. Expect increased trail use and vehicle traffic in the park.   For more information please go the the following site:   http://www.urbancoyoteracing.com/china-camp-challenge.html

CANCELLED: King Tide Talk

  THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Please check our calendar for future events.           Saturday, January 26th, 2018 Location: China Camp Village Museum Time: 4:30pm -5:30pm   Come to China Camp State Park to learn what extreme high tides, commonly called King Tides, can tell us... Read more »

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive

GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Naturalist Hikes at China Camp Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join our naturalists  for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Most hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from... Read more »

Natural History Book Club

Join Friends of China Camp for January’s book selection: THE INVENTION OF NATURE By Andrea Wulf January 27th, 2018- 7pm   Named Best Book of the Year by The New York Times and many more. Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was the most famous scientist of his age, a visionary German... Read more »

Migratory Bird Walk

Migratory Bird Walk Bring your binoculars on this stimulating hike as we explore the lives of the migratory birds at China Camp. As the weather begins to get warmer and the days longer, we will see the first appearances of migrating species as they make their journey north from their... Read more »

CANCELLED:Mushroom Walk

THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO STORMY WEATHER Mushroom Hike with Rivkah Khanin Prepare to put on your “mushroom goggles” and look at the forest in a new way. This walk lead by mushroom enthusiast Rivkah Kahnin will be an introductory mushroom foray. We will explore the various ecological roles... Read more »

Easy Turtleback Trail Hike!

TURTLEBACK TRAIL WALK   GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Explore China Camp With a Naturalist Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp:... Read more »

Park Champions Work Day

As many of you know, the trail rehab event for last month was rained out. So we are trying again. The soft soil is perfect for tread restoration and we're hoping it will stay that way for another couple of weeks. We’ll be digging up a section of Shoreline Trail,... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program!

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM Beaks and Wings, Feathers and Feet!   Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we use all our senses and observational skills to get to know the birds that visit China Camp in the early Spring. This will be a fun science program with games, art and a chance... Read more »