Naturalist’s Book Club: Most Delicious Poison

Naturalist’s Book Club: Most Delicious Poison  Note: This is a change from a previously selected book for this month. It is oft said that “you are what you eat.” But what are you if what you eat is toxic? Author Noah Whiteman’s Most Delicious Poison explores the unavoidable toxins we... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day

Enjoy a morning making a difference by volunteering today at China Camp. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women... Read more »

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Volunteer Work Day—DATE CHANGED TO FEB. 27

DUE TO THE PREDICTION OF RAIN, THIS WORK EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US. Enjoy a morning making a difference by volunteering today at China Camp. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone.... Read more »

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Owl meet-and-greet with All About Owls

Last month we had huge interest in this very special program, so we are offering it again this month. All About Owls, a nonprofit based in Petaluma, will bring two of their “ambassador owls” to the Village Museum for this afternoon event. Owl experts will also share fascinating facts about... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp—POSTPONED TO 3/13

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

DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker... Read more »

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Give-Back Morning at China Camp

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

Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes,... Read more »

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March Birding Walk

Avian Fashion Month at the park March is the season of truly fine-feathered friends at China Camp, and these celebrities will be arriving in their most en-vogue attire. Join our morning walk to spy these newly arriving avian dazzlers, like shimmering violet-green swallows, dapper Swainson's hawks, and yellow-breasted kingbirds, our largest... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program

The Birth of the Bay In this fascinating and fun program, Junior Rangers will uncover the mystery of how San Francisco Bay came to be. Our educators will take little ones on a magical journey back thousands of years, to a time when the San Francisco Bay was a grassland... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp

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

Join us for a morning of making the park look beautiful. There’s always plenty to do—trail grooming, fence mending, log splitting, litter pickup, and so much more. Join us and make a difference! No previous experience needed. Difficulty ranges from easy to a good work out. No long-term commitment required—but... Read more »

Spring Wildflower Walk – RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 30

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS WALK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30. Bright yellow buttercups, pale-pink and creamy white milkmaids, orange poppies, deep-blue lupine, garnet-hued warrior’s plume—it’s a veritable color wheel at the park right now, with springtime wildflowers sprinkling our meadows and woods. On this gentle hike, we’ll... Read more »

Moonrise Astronomy Night—CANCELLED

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Who better to celebrate the spring equinox with than with our nearest and dearest celestial friend, the moon! Overlooking the sparkling waters of San Pablo Bay, we will convene at China Camp Point and enjoy a clear view of the “Worm... Read more »

Give-Back Morning at China Camp

  Enjoy a morning making a difference by volunteering today at China Camp. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and... Read more »

Free