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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180113T093000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Hike Series
DESCRIPTION:Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in winter at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat.  If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161\, otherwise you can just show up!\n \n1/13 Meet at Back Ranch Meadows Campground entrance along North San Pedro Road – Intermediate uphill hike-2 mile\nTopic: Oak woodlands\n\n\n\n1/20  Meet at the very end of Knight Drive  (off of Point San Pedro Road in Peacock Gap/Glenwood area)- mostly level hike though deep oak land forest\, 2-3 miles.\nTopic: Oak woodlands and Ferns \n\n\n\n1/27- Meet at Turtleback trail head – Slow and easy walk around Turtleback Island.  3/4 mile (Great for Kids!)\nTopic:  Ferns and First Wildflowers
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hikes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180110T223232Z
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SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Even without much rain\, the grasses and shrubs have managed to encroach on our trails. We could use your help to trim them back to restore the passable width of the trail. \nBring your work gloves\, a we-can-do-it attitude and a smile. Lunch will be provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Minimum age is 14. Any volunteer under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \nTo participate\, please register on the California State Parks Foundation website. They will send you an email with the details about where to meet\, what to wear and other logistical information. Your registration helps us plan for tools\, supplies and\, of course\, lunch. \nCancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180107T230825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T230825Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Hike Series
DESCRIPTION:Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in winter at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat.  If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161\, otherwise you can just show up!\n \n1/13 Meet at Back Ranch Meadows Campground entrance along North San Pedro Road – Intermediate uphill hike-2 mile\nTopic: Oak woodlands\n\n\n\n1/20  Meet at the very end of Knight Drive  (off of Point San Pedro Road in Peacock Gap/Glenwood area)- mostly level hike though deep oak land forest\, 2-3 miles.\nTopic: Oak woodlands and Ferns \n\n\n\n1/27- Meet at Turtleback trail head – Slow and easy walk around Turtleback Island.  3/4 mile (Great for Kids!)\nTopic:  Ferns and First Wildflowers
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hike-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180107T225602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T225602Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Walk on Turtleback
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Jan 21\, 2018 \n9:30am -Noon \nMeeting place:  \nTurtleback trailhead\, San Pedro Rd \n  \nJoin naturalist Susan Edwards to wander through China Camp State Park and wonder at the plants and creatures that make it home. We’ll start at the Turtleback trail and make our way through the grasslands to the pickleweed marsh. This will be a slow\, joyful walk to see\, smell\, taste\, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp. She equally delights in discovering and learning new things with you\, the participants!  \n  \n“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” \n-John Muir \n  \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and sunscreen. To reserve your space please RSVP at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or \n call (415) 488-5161.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/gentle-walk-turtleback/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180108T224353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T224353Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Coyote Foot Race- All Trails Impacted
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 27\, Urban Coyote will hold a 5K\, 10K and half marathon race on our trails. The activities begin at 7AM and should be over by noon. \nThe trails will still remain open to hikers\, bikers\, and equestrians. However\, they may be very crowded with runners of all ages. Please remember your Share the Trail etiquette. \n\nFor additional information about the race details click here.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/urban-coyote-foot-race-trails-impacted/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180107T231130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T231130Z
UID:2863-1517045400-1517049000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hike Series
DESCRIPTION:Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in winter at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat.  If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161\, otherwise you can just show up!\n \n1/13 Meet at Back Ranch Meadows Campground entrance along North San Pedro Road – Intermediate uphill hike-2 mile\nTopic: Oak woodlands\n\n\n\n1/20  Meet at the very end of Knight Drive  (off of Point San Pedro Road in Peacock Gap/Glenwood area)- mostly level hike though deep oak land forest\, 2-3 miles.\nTopic: Oak woodlands and Ferns \n\n\n\n1/27- Meet at Turtleback trail head – Slow and easy walk around Turtleback Island.  3/4 mile (Great for Kids!)\nTopic:  Ferns and First Wildflowers
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hike-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20171228T001058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171228T001058Z
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SUMMARY:Village Program For KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:A FREE Fun-Filled Show For Kids!\n\n“THE MYSTERY MOUSE OF CHINA CAMP”\n China Camp Village Museum\n  \nSpecially for ages 5 to 12! (But parents are invited\, too) \nNow your whole family can enjoy the same entertaining show \nthat has been WOWING visitors at China Camp State Park for years! \n* * * \n* Meet a special mouse that lives only in the San Francisco Bay Area \n* Discover what makes it so special and why it is threatened with extinction \n* Learn about other rodents (including a relative that grows 1000 times bigger!) \n* See live demos of equipment scientists use to track it for research \n* Share lessons that teach respect for all living creatures \n  \nFREE ADMISSION TO ALL AGES ~ Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks \n Every child gets a FREE GIFT \n********* \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. \nTo reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call 415.488.5161 \nwith the number of places you need (specify # for ages 12 and under) \nWe will reply to confirm your reservation with directions to the Village Museum
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-program-kids/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180107T225812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180107T225812Z
UID:2860-1517418000-1517427000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Super -Blue- Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:This month is a lunar party with two supermoons\, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse. For more detailed information about each of these lunar events click here.  Join us for an exclusive super-blue-full moon hike at China Camp State Park. We will go on a moderate\, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.  \n  \nDate: Wed. Jan 31st 2018    \nTime:  5pm -7:30 pm \n  \nAdmission: Members- Free \n                  Non-members-$5 \n  \nRSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com \n or (415)488-5161 to sign up.  You will be notified of the meeting location once you RSVP.  If rain is predicted\, you will be notified if  the hike is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing\, appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and a flashlight. We will meet at 5pm sharp.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180127T012400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T012400Z
UID:2868-1517650200-1517657400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hiking Program
DESCRIPTION:February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air\, the views\, and\, yup\, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.  \nWhen: February 3rd \nTime: 9:30am. \nMeeting Place China Camp Village Parking lot –   \n100 China Camp Village Rd.\, San Rafael \nEasy hike. 2 miles. Topic: Wildflowers \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat.  If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hiking-program-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180127T013039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T013039Z
UID:2869-1518255000-1518262200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hiking Program
DESCRIPTION:February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air\, the views\, and\, yup\, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.  \nWhen: February 10th \nTime: 9:30am \nWhere: Back ranch meadows campground kiosk entrance \nIntermediate.  2 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat.  If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161\, otherwise you can just show up! \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hiking-program-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180118T211453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T211453Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Mouse Show: Encore Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Friends of China Camp invites you to  \nAn encore presentation of a popular Village Program… \nA FREE Fun-Filled Show  For Kids! \n“THE MYSTERY MOUSE OF CHINA CAMP” \nSpecially for ages 5 to 12! (But parents are invited\, too) \nSaturday\, February 10th\,  4-5 p.m. \nat the China Camp Village Museum \nChina Camp State Park \n  \nNow your whole family can enjoy the same entertaining show \nthat has been WOWING visitors at China Camp State Park for years! \n* * * \n* Meet a special mouse that lives only in the San Francisco Bay Area \n* Discover what makes it so special and why it is threatened with extinction \n* Learn about other rodents (including a relative that grows 1000 times bigger!) \n* See live demos of equipment scientists use to track it for research \n* Share lessons that teach respect for all living creatures \n  \nFREE ADMISSION TO ALL AGES ~ Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks \n Every child gets a FREE GIFT \n********* \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.  To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com\, or call (415) 488-5161. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b)your name\, c) your phone number\, d) the total number of places you are reserving\, and specify e) how many of those are children ages 12 and under (for special seating). We will reply to confirm your reservation with directions to the Village Museum. 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/mystery-mouse-show-encore-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180127T021210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T021210Z
UID:2870-1518859800-1518867000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hiking Program
DESCRIPTION:February is the perfect month for a hike in China Camp. The brisk air\, the views\, and\, yup\, the first wildflowers are coming out as well! Join Friends Of China Camp’s guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in February at China Camp State Park. Lead by Naturalist Harold Hirsch. Hikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.  \nWhen: February 17th \nTime: 9:30am \nWhere: Knight Drive Gate.  Meet at 373 Knight Drive in San Rafael \nIntermediate.  2 miles. Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat.  If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hiking-program-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180127T024226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T024226Z
UID:2871-1518888600-1518892200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Village Talk: Miwok History and Songs
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Teresa Salzman\, archeologist and acting director of the Museum of the American Indian as she shares with us a glimpse of Miwok life past and present. This will be a hands-on experience and discussion where we will explore Miwok history and traditions in the art of basketry\, music\, and toolmaking. \n  \nThe Coast Miwok Native Americans have occupied this land for thousands of years\, long before the arrival of Europeans and other immigrants. Their ancestors lived as hunter-gatherers\, dependent on the bounty of the landscape for sustenance\, and today many continue to live within their ancestral territories in the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.  Teresa Salzman is an archaeologist who has lived and worked in Marin for almost 50 years.  She has been the curator/director of the Museum of the American Indian in Novato CA since the early 1970’s. \n  \nDate:  Saturday Feb 17th\, 2018     \nLocation: Lower Village Museum\, China Camp State Park \nTime:  5:30pm -6:30pm \nAdmission: Members- Free \n                     Non-members-$5 \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.  To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com\, or call (415) 488-5161. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name\, c) your phone number\, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-miwok-history-songs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180206T234057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T234057Z
UID:2873-1518946200-1518955200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Turtleback walk for Families: The Heart of China Camp
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED  \nThe hike leader called in sick and was unable to lead the hike. The hike will be postponed for Feb 25th. \n  \nSunday Feb 18th\, 2018 \n9:30am -Noon \nMeeting place: Turtleback trailhead\, San Pedro Rd \n\nJoin naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We’ll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants and creatures that make it home. This will be a slow\, joyful walk to see\, smell\, taste\, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp. She equally delights in discovering and learning new things with you\, the participants!  \nFamilies with children\, welcome! \n  \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and sunscreen. To reserve your space please RSVP at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or \n call (415)456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/turtleback-walk-families-heart-china-camp/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180128T174505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T174505Z
UID:2872-1519045200-1519056000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join our team on President’s Day!  What we tackle always depends on the number of volunteers and the availability of material\, but our plan is to repair split rail fencing at the group campsite and en route parking\, split wood and bundle firewood\, and remove excess stone on a section of Shoreline Trail. \nPlease register at CalParks\, so we can plan for tools and snacks.  Minimum age 14; anyone under 18 years who attends a Park Champions event must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-afternoon-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180224T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180224T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180127T005712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T005712Z
UID:2867-1519464600-1519468200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Books under the Bower: Monthly Book Club
DESCRIPTION:February’s book: \n The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson\, 2015 \n\n“We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes\, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets\, economies\, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and pepper drove the Age of Discovery\, coffee beans fueled the Enlightenment and cottonseed sparked the Industrial Revolution. Seeds are fundamental objects of beauty\, evolutionary wonders\, and simple fascinations. Yet\, despite their importance\, seeds are often seen as commonplace\, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked…This is a book of knowledge\, adventure\, and wonder\, spun by an award-winning writer with both the charm of a fireside storyteller and the hard-won expertise of a field biologist…” \n Summary from Amazon.com \nWhen: Saturday\, Feburary 24th 2018\nTime: 9:30am\n Meeting Place: Back Ranch Meadows Kiosk entrance\, China Camp State Park \nWant to discuss a good book in the beauty of the outdoors? Join seasoned Naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads a stimulating book discussion at the China Camp campground amphitheater. We will meet at the campground kiosk entrance off of San Pedro Rd. and walk over to the campground amphitheater. Please bring warm clothing\, water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \nPlease RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)488-5161. Please include the number of guests attending.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/books-bower-monthly-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180221T235025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T235025Z
UID:2874-1520069400-1520074800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Hike: Family Bioblitz!
DESCRIPTION:Get outside. See great views. Learn about the natural world.   \nSound good? \nJoin naturalist Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring  stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!  \n\n  \nMarch 3rd  \nTurtleback trailhead-9:30am Easy hike- Family Friendly Bioblitz! \n  \n  \nWe will walk around turtleback trail and submit photos of local flora to the iNaturalist database.\n \nThis easy family friendly hike will be 3/4 of a mile and will take just over an hour. \n  \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \nThis hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-morning-hike-family-bioblitz/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180221T235417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T235417Z
UID:2875-1521279000-1521286200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Hike
DESCRIPTION:Get outside. See great views.  \nLearn about the natural world.   \nSound good? \nJoin naturalist  Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring  stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!  \n\n  \n3/17 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am  Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles.  Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay \n  \nHikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \nThis hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-morning-hike/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180222T000225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T000225Z
UID:2877-1521307800-1521311400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED -Village Talk: Beauty and Mystique of Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN\nCHECK UPDATES FOR RESCHEDULED DATE\n\nJoin Dr. Peter Oboyski\, curator and manager of the Essig Museum of Entomology at UC Berkeley as he discusses the biology and diversity of butterflies. There will be specimens of local butterflies to view and information about how to attract butterflies to your yard. \nButterflies are some of the most conspicuous insects we see when hiking and gardening\, yet they still hold many mysteries. Some are territorial over a few square meters of habitat\, while others migrate great distances. Some are common pests\, while others are endangered\, and one local butterfly has gone extinct. And they have complex relationships with the plants they feed on and the predators that attack them\, both as larvae and adults.  \n  \nPeter Oboyski is an entomologist who has been studying Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) in the western US\, Hawaii\, Tahiti\, and Indonesia for over 20 years.    \n___________________________________________________________________________________ \nDate:  Saturday March 17th\, 2018     \nLocation: Lower Village Museum\,  China Camp State Park \nTime:  5:30pm -6:30pm \nAdmission: Members- Free \n                     Non-members-$5 \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.  To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com\, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name\, c) your phone number\, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-beauty-mystique-butterflies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180222T000545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T000545Z
UID:2878-1521365400-1521374400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Walk Around Turtleback
DESCRIPTION:Sunday March 18th\, 2018 \n9:30am -Noon \nMeeting place: Turtleback trailhead\, San Pedro Rd \nJoin naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We’ll start at the Turtleback trailhead and wander among the pickleweed marsh and the oak woodlands to discover the plants and creatures that make it home. This will be a slow\, joyful walk to see\, smell\, taste\, hear and feel as much as we can. Susan is a seasoned naturalist who loves to share her knowledge of the intricate secrets of natural world along the trails of China Camp.  \nFamilies with children of all ages\, welcome! \n  \nPlease bring appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and sunscreen. Weather conditions may cancel event. To RSVP or for directions please contact chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or \n call (415)456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/gentle-walk-around-turtleback/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180224T174239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T174239Z
UID:2880-1521882000-1521907200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled because of rain.  Please join us on Saturday\, April 7.  Sign up at CalParks
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180221T235855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T235855Z
UID:2876-1521883800-1521891000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Hike
DESCRIPTION:Get outside. See great views.  \nLearn about the natural world.   \nSound good? \nJoin naturalist  \nHarold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring  stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!  \nHikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \n\n  \n3/24  Back ranch meadows- 9:30am Intermediate.  2 miles. Topic: Views and wildflowers. \n  \n  \nThis hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-morning-hike-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180222T000909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T000909Z
UID:2879-1522432800-1522436400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Full "Sap" Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:MARCH: “Full Sap Moon” \nChina Camp State Park \nDate: Friday March 30th 2018    \nTime:  6pm -8:30 pm \nMarch 31st is the “Full Sap Moon”. This moon is named for this time just after the spring equinox when the sap from sugar maple trees really begins to flow.  We will hike the day before on the 30th to go on a moderate\, 2 hour long hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay.    \nAdmission: Members- Free \n                         Non-members-$5 \nRSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766 to sign up.  You will be notified of the meeting location once you RSVP.  If rain is predicted\, you will be notified if  the hike is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing\, appropriate hiking gear\, water\, and a flashlight. We will meet at 6pm sharp.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-sap-moon-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180321T173903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T173903Z
UID:2882-1523696400-1523721600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Park Champions Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Who needs a fitness center when you have FOCC offering a well rounded\, all major muscle group workout? \nWe will pick up where we left off last year with the restoration of the Shoreline Trail behind the campground. The work will involve clearing the trail of all organics\, removing split rail fencing\, incorporation of gravel\, leveling\, compacting the tread\, and replacing split rail fencing. A mini excavator\, toters\, roller compactor and other large equipment will be in use. \nWe would love to have some strong\, energetic volunteers to help with this work. If you are a frequent biker on our trails\, this is your chance to give back and improve the tread. \nLunch will be provided. Limited free camping is available for registered volunteers. To volunteer\, please go the California State Parks Foundation Champion web page. They will contact you by email with information about where to meet\, what to wear\, what to bring\, how to sign up for camping\, etc.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/park-champions-work-day-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180322T001957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T001957Z
UID:2884-1523698200-1523705400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hiking Program
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Hiking Program\nExercise! Views! Wildflowers! \n  \nSound good? \nJoin naturalist  \nHarold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring  stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!  \nHikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \n  \n\n4/14 Knight Drive Gate trailhead-9:30am  Intermediate hike. 2-3 miles.  Topic: Vistas of the San Francisco Bay\n\n  \nThis hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hiking-program-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180322T004129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T004129Z
UID:2887-1523813400-1523817000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Kate Marianchild-Special Guest Speaker
DESCRIPTION:THis EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\nTHE SPEAKER CANNOT MAKE IT DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED ILLNESS. APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.\n\n\n  \nCalifornia’s oak woodlands host at least 147 bird species\, many of which are so common they are often \ndismissed as ordinary. But can we use the word “ordinary” for the birds who build one of the most intricate nests in the world? What about the avian clans whose members engage in simulated sex rituals every evening before bedtime? Or the jays who have planted almost all of California’s oaks and whose intelligence may surpass that of the great apes? And let’s not forget the ducks who eat acorns and the “little brown jobs” who never move more than 1300 feet from the nests where they were born. This talk will open your eyes to the marvelous survival strategies\, behaviors\, and social structures of birds we see everyday in California’s oak woodlands\, and these common birds will never again seem ordinary. \n  \n  \n\nKate Marianchild is a naturalist and author of  the renown book Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and Animals among California’s Oaks (Heyday\, 2014). Currently in its fifth printing\, this \naward-winning bestseller is a delightfully narrated and beautifully illustrated romp through California’s most diverse and widespread ecosystem.  \nDate:  Sunday April 15th\, 2018     \nLocation:  \nLower Village Museum\, China Camp State Park \n        Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm \n       Admission: $10 \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.  To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com\, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name\, c) your phone number\, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/kate-marianchild-special-guest-speaker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180324T225905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180324T225905Z
UID:2888-1524301200-1524322800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:This is the 20th annual Earth Day event sponsored by California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) and once again FOCC is participating. Please join us for a morning of invasive plant removal\, split rail fence repair\, wood splitting\, firewood bundling and trail grooming. There is something for everyone. This is your opportunity protect and improve this unique part of the ecosystem. \nDate: Saturday\, April 21\nRegistration and coffee/tea: 8:30am – 9:00am\n“Work”: 9:00am – noon\nLunch: Noon – 12:30pm \nTo participate please register on the CSPF website. They will provide you with information about where to meet\, what to wear and what to bring (in addition to your Earth Day smile). Your registration helps us plan for equipment\, supplies and\, of course\, food. \nAfter lunch\, there is an easy hike from 1pm – 3pm focusing on new growth and wildflowers. Meet at the Upper Village parking lot. If you are a group of 5 or more\, please please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415) 456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/earth-day-at-china-camp-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180322T002855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T002855Z
UID:2885-1524315600-1524322800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hiking Program
DESCRIPTION:   Saturday Hiking Program \nExercise! Views! Wildflowers!\nSound good? \nJoin naturalist  \nHarold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring  stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!  \nHikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n4/21 Village Parking Lot by China Camp Point – 1-3pm. Easy Hike. 2-3 miles.  Topic: New growth and Stunning April wildflowers\n\n\n\n  \nThis hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hiking-program-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180322T003255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T003255Z
UID:2886-1524907800-1524915000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Hiking Program: Back Ranch Meadows
DESCRIPTION:   Saturday Hiking Program \nExercise! Views! Wildflowers!\nSound good? Join naturalist  Harold Hirsch for guided morning hikes at China Camp featuring  stunning vistas and spring wildflowers!  \nHikes range from easy to moderate\, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear\, warm clothing water\, snacks\, sunscreen and a hat. \n  \n   4/28  Back ranch meadows- 9:30am Intermediate.  2 miles. \n  \n        Topic: More wildflowers! \nThis hike is brought to you by Friends of China Camp. If you are bringing more than 5 people\, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766\, otherwise you can just show up!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/saturday-hiking-program-back-ranch-meadows/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154215
CREATED:20180322T001106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T001106Z
UID:2883-1524938400-1524942000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Village Talk: River Otters!
DESCRIPTION: April’s Village Talk presents: \nRiver Otters! Back on the Bay Area Map. \nRiver otters are charismatic carnivores\, and make wonderful ambassadors for river and  wetland  \nconservation efforts. Yet\, little is known about their population range and seasonal eating habits in the Bay Area.  \nThe River Otter Ecology Project has taken on the challenge of discovering and documenting their ecological niche\, with the goal of informing land use decisions and preserving habitat for these lively aquatic mammals. \n  \nJoin the River Otter Ecology Project as they discuss what’s known\, what needs to be discovered\, and just how we manage to research elusive\, secretive mammals who slide into the water and disappear when approached.  We’ll show slides and videos from our ottercams\, and discuss the project and the role that citizen science plays in this otterly exciting work! \n________________________________________________________________ \nDate:  Saturday April 28th\, 2018     \nLocation: Lower Village Museum\,  China Camp State Park \nTime:  6-7pm \nAdmission: Members- Free \n                     Non-members-$5 \nSpace is limited and reservations are required.  To reserve\, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com\, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name\, c) your phone number\, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-river-otters/
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