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SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up\, just meet at the maintenance area next to the ranger station and look for a group of people in orange shirts. The address is 101 Peacock Gap Trail San Rafael\, Ca 94901. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, visit our Get Involved / Volunteer website page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-park-maintenance-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T080000
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SUMMARY:September Bird Walk: Catch the fall migration
DESCRIPTION:One of the season’s most exciting times is upon us—the fall/winter migration. This month\, as birds start heading south\, we hope to see white-tailed kites\, red-shouldered hawks\, and golden eagles\, plus savannah sparrows\, orange-crowned warblers\, ash-throated flycatchers\, Western bluebirds\, and more.  \nBirding expert Jerry Coe will guide you to China Camp’s varied habitats—open bay\, salt marshlands\, grassland\, and oak-and-bay forests dotted with pockets of redwoods—looking for birds along the way. Learn how to use habitat as a clue\, as well as shape and size\, color\, and behavior\, to help you identify species. Bring binoculars and a full water bottle\, and wear comfortable walking shoes.  \nMeeting location: Turtle Back Trailhead \nDifficulty: Easy 1.5- to 2-mile walk \nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nSpace is limited; registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/september-bird-walk-catch-the-fall-migration/
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Find fall’s treasures
DESCRIPTION:Look under that log! Over here by the rocks! What kid can resist a scavenger hunt? After a nice summer break\, we welcome back our children’s programs\, and this month’s event promises to be a favorite. Junior Rangers will treasure-hunt for clues that seasonal changes are afoot at China Camp\, as plants and animals get ready for fall. We’ll look for new homes built by animals as they leave others behind\, and we’ll track down nuts and berries ripening on trees and bushes. Changing leaves\, late-season flowers—endless discoveries abound. Come help us find them! Bring snacks and full water bottles\, and dress for changeable weather. \nAges: 7 to 9 years with parent or responsible adult \nMeeting location: Back Ranch Meadows Campground main parking lot \nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nSpace is limited; registration is required.  \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-find-falls-treasures-and-clues/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T123000
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SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT: Fire and our landscape
DESCRIPTION:Seeing flames and smoke this time of year can be a scary sight. But fire is an important player in our natural landscape\, cleaning out dead vegetation and restoring nutrients\, stimulating new growth\, and creating important habitat for wildlife. Join local fire inspector and naturalist Brendan Clifford and FOCC docent Harold Hirsch as they lead an enlightening hike focusing on fire. Learn about the ecology of fire in our park\, Native American and other historical practices\, and wildfire issues impacting our modern world. Be sure to wear proper footwear\, and bring snacks and plenty of water for this moderately challenging hike. \nSpace is limited; registration required.  \nMeeting location: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: Moderate; 4-mile hike   \nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/special-event-fire-and-our-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) and look for a group of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-park-maintenance-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T052357Z
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SUMMARY:California Coastal Cleanup Day at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special event as we take part in the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Pitch in side by side with other eco-minded volunteers as we focus on our shoreline\, picking up trash that could otherwise damage our delicate bayfront ecosystem. Come ready to lend a hand. By the end of the morning\, we hope you know that you’ve truly made a difference. \nMeet at 9 a.m. at China Camp Ranger Station\, San Rafael). Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. For more information\, visit the California Coastal Cleanup Day website. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about future volunteer work events at China Camp State Park\, sign up on Friends of China Camp’s Get Involved page. \nDate: Saturday\, September 23\nTime: 9 a.m – 12 p.m.\nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station\nDifficulty: Easy to moderate\nAge: 14 and up (ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/coastal-cleanup-camp-2023/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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SUMMARY:September Naturalist Book Club: Ways of Being
DESCRIPTION:With AI (artificial intelligence) popping up all over the news\, it’s a great time to dive into a book that’s all about different types of intelligence\, and the ways we can better understand them and how they impact us. Join us as we discuss author James Bridle’s intriguing read\, Ways of Being. \nSummary from James Bridle’s website: \n“In Ways of Being\, writer and artist James Bridle considers the fascinating\, uncanny and multiple ways of existing on [E]arth. What can we learn from these other forms of intelligence and personhood\, and how can we change our societies to live more equitably with one another and the non-human world? From Greek oracles to octopuses\, forests to satellites\, Bridle tells a radical new story about ecology\, technology\, and intelligence. We must . . . expand our definition of these terms to build a meaningful and free relationship with the non-human\, one based on solidarity and cognitive diversity. We have so much to learn\, and many worlds to gain.”  \nOnline meeting; details on how to join will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation. \nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/september-naturalist-book-club-ways-of-being/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike to a hilltop vista overlooking San Francisco Bay to witness the “Harvest Moon” rising over the Berkeley Hills. Autumnal equinox (Sept. 23 this year) marks when the hours of daylight become shorter than night\, and the full moon closest to Equinox is the Harvest Moon. It also marks the beginning of Mid-Autumn Festival\, a Chinese celebration dating back over 3\,000 years and traditionally celebrated with mooncakes. Imagine the early residents of China Camp watching the rise of the Harvest Moon\, just like we will do on this special hike. Dress for a crisp\, cool night. Bring water and your camera. Wear sturdy hiking shoes\, and pack a flashlight or headlamp\, either fully charged or with fresh batteries. \nNOTE: This hike begins sharply at 6:15 p.m. Please arrive early to check in\, and don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun. \nDate: Friday\, September 29\nTime: 6:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.\nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station\nDifficulty: Moderately challenging (3.5-mile loop with 530-ft. elevation gain)\nAge: 10 and up with parent or responsible adult\nCost: FOCC members free; Non-members $5 donation \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/harvest-moon-hike/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) and look for a group of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-maintenance-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T193454Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) and look for a group of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-maintenance-event-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T192057Z
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SUMMARY:October Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION:October is the height of fall migration\, with a staggering 70 percent of all bird species joining in a mass migration to wintering grounds around the globe. Moving southward\, often to warmer climes in Central and South America\, birds tend to follow known water sources\, like ours at China Camp. In the cover of darkness\, birds take to the skies\, with most species flying a staggering 250 to 450 miles between twilight and 4 a.m. every night. \nOn this month’s walk\, we’ll look for flocks of brown pelicans and white pelicans rising in spirals as they begin their migration. We hope to spy our family of juvenile white-tailed kites\, as well as young osprey born this spring. Bird expert Jerry Coe will share tips on using binoculars and bird guides\, and how to identify birds using habitat and other clues. Bring binoculars\, water\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring layers for changeable weather. \n  \nDate: Saturday October 14\nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nLocation: Turtle Back Trailhead\nDifficulty: Easy\, 1.5-mile walk\nAge: 12 and up with parent or responsible adult\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/october-birding-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230912T193557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T035228Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Seed-Seeker Hike
DESCRIPTION:With fall’s return\, we will seek (but not collect) seeds as plants prepare for winter. Join this naturalist-led hike and talk about the different strategies that plants use in producing seeds—from prickly pods to edible nuts—all geared towards increasing the odds of perpetuating the species’ success. Learn about the natural history of seeds\, and how they adapt to local conditions\, such as wildfires and drought. Dress in layers for the crisp\, cool fall weather. \n  \nSPECIAL BONUS: Come an hour early (9 a.m.) to enjoy a chance to catch this weekend’s annular eclipse. Special viewing boxes and safety glasses will be available to watch this rare “ring of fire” event—only partial in our area but still quite a spectacle\, as long as the clouds stay away. \nSpace for events is limited so sign up now. Cancellations will be notified via email. Questions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nDate: Saturday\, October 14\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nLocation: North end of Knight Dr. (San Rafael)\nDifficulty: Easy (2-mile loop; mostly flat)\nAge: 8 and up with parent or responsible adult\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/autumn-seed-seeker-hike/
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T193425Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) and look for a group of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-maintenance-event-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230904T202905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T192752Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) and look for a group of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-maintenance-event-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230718T205114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T205114Z
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SUMMARY:SAN PEDRO ROAD CLOSURE: Marin Triathlon
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that San Pedro Road will be closed from Peacock Drive to the Back Ranch Meadows entrance gate on Saturday\, October 28th and Sunday\, October 29th\, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, due to the Marin Triathlon and 1/2 Marathon. Park facilities along San Pedro Road will be inaccessible to the public until 1p.m. on both days.  \nYou can find more information about the Marin 1/2 Marathon and Triathlon here. The event will begin at McNear’s Beach County Park.  \n Back Ranch Meadows Campground entrance will remain open and campers and visitors can enter and leave from the north entrance of San Pedro Road. \nExpect increased traffic on San Pedro Road\, and substantially increased foot traffic on Shoreline Trail on Sunday\, October 29th.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/san-pedro-road-closure-marin-triathlon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230912T200353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T180920Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:It’s the spookiest time of year\, when bats\, owls\, and other creatures of the night take on a different light. But are they really that scary? Join this special Halloween-themed Junior Rangers program to discover how our nocturnal residents—especially ones with wings—aren’t scary at all\, but actually have awesome super powers which help them navigate the night in amazing and almost magical ways. Using your eyes\, ears\, and other senses\, you’ll discover just how remarkable these animals are. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Bring water\, snacks\, and smiles. \nNote: Due to a triathlon event\, a section of North San Pedro Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please access the Back Ranch Meadows Campground from the west side\, coming from the Marin Civic Center. \nCancellations notified via email. Questions\, contact programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call 415.456.0766. \n\nDate: Saturday: October 28\nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Campground\nDifficulty: Easy\nCost: Free (donations appreciated)\nAge: 7 to 9 with parent or responsible adult\n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-21/
LOCATION:Back Ranch Meadows Campground
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230912T195424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T203434Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Hunter Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to inform you that due to the emphasized high wind warnings from Marin County\, and the Red Flag Warning issued today\, our hike lead has decided the safest option is to cancel tonight’s Program. \n\n\nIf you would like more information\, please visit the following link: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.9931&lon=-122.5013\n\n\nThank you for your engagement with China Camp\, and we look forward to many more adventures in the future.\n  \nWith fall’s return\, the longer nights conjure up spirits. From old European traditions\, Halloween’s rites fill the night. For traditional Native Californians\, the full moon’s movement and its cyclical changes marked the seasons\, the passage of time\, and cycles of renewal. Join us to rekindle our connections with the night sky through the rise of the ghostly “Hunter Moon” as it rises over the Berkley Hills. \nDress for a crisp\, cool night. Bring water and your camera. Wear sturdy hiking shoes\, and pack a flashlight or headlamp\, either fully charged or with fresh batteries. \nNOTE: This hike begins sharply at 5:15 p.m. Please arrive early to check in\, and don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun. \nSpace for events is limited so sign up now. Cancellations will be notified via email. Questions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nDate: Saturday October 28\nTime: 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/hunter-moon-hike/
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230718T205340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T223148Z
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SUMMARY:SAN PEDRO ROAD CLOSURE: Marin County 1/2 Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that San Pedro Road will be closed from Peacock Drive to the Back Ranch Meadows entrance gate on Saturday\, October 28th and Sunday\, October 29th\, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, due to the Marin Triathlon and 1/2 Marathon. Park facilities along San Pedro Road will be inaccessible to the public until 1p.m. on both days.  \nYou can find more information about the Marin 1/2 Marathon and Triathlon here. The event will begin at McNear’s Beach County Park.  \n Back Ranch Meadows Campground entrance will remain open and campers and visitors can enter and leave from the north entrance of San Pedro Road. \nExpect increased traffic on San Pedro Road\, and substantially increased foot traffic on Shoreline Trail on Sunday\, October 29th.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/san-pedro-road-closure-marin-county-1-2-marathon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230912T200850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T201731Z
UID:5909-1698606000-1698609600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:October Naturalist’s Book Club
DESCRIPTION:How are scientists\, farmers\, and foodies helping heal our planet’s soil? Join us as we dig our hands into author Kristin Ohlson’s fascinating book\, The Soil Will Save Us. \nSummary from author Kristin Ohlson’s website: \n“The granddaughter of farmers and the daughter of avid gardeners\, Ohlson has long had an appreciation for the soil. A chance conversation with a chef led her to the crossroads of science\, farming\, food\, and environmentalism. She discovered that there is a vast kingdom of creatures under our feet—billions of microorganisms in a tablespoon of soil—that take the carbon dioxide that plants pull from the atmosphere and turn it into life-giving soil carbon. Ohlson introduces visionary scientists\, farmers\, foodies\, ranchers\, and landscapers\, whose work shows that earth can be healed and offers the hope that seemingly intractable problems like climate change\, air and water pollution\, food quality\, and even obesity have the same low-tech solution.” \nDate: Sunday\, October 29 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Online meeting; details emailed with your registration confirmation. \nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nSpace for events is limited so sign up now. Cancellations will be notified via email. Questions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/october-book-club/
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20230707T235827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T040359Z
UID:5763-1698829200-1698840000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) and look for a group of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-park-maintenance-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231015T195349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T195328Z
UID:6009-1699092000-1699099200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Mix and Match
DESCRIPTION:When is a turkey not a turkey\, or a crab not a crab? And when might a roly poly show up on your dinner plate? Discover the plants and animals at China Camp that share similar names or characteristics\, but are often very different. See which critters\, creepy crawlies\, and other organisms you can match on this fun morning of exploration and learning. \nBring water\, snacks\, curiosity\, and smiles. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Registration is required. \nDate: Saturday: November 4\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nMeeting location: Back Ranch Meadows Campground\nDifficulty: Easy (ADA accessible)\nAges: 7 to 9 with parent or responsible adult\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER HERE \nIllustration: Suzanne Mirviss
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-mix-and-match/
LOCATION:Back Ranch Meadows Campground
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231026T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T200947Z
UID:6069-1699178400-1699183800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers in China Camp (VICC) Program
DESCRIPTION:The next VICC program will take place in the Village Museum on Sunday\, November 5\, at 10 a.m.  \nThe program is approximately 1.5 hrs and is mandatory for new volunteers or volunteers who have have worked 15 hours or more. Park Manager\, Chris Young\, alongside other Senior Leadership will be reviewing the following information: \n  \n\nOrientation overview\nCSP & China Camp: Past & Present\nThe vital role of volunteers in our park\nInsurance\nEmergency Procedures\nVolunteer Requirements and behavioral expectations\nLogging hours with BetterImpact\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a VICC and have not yet attended the Volunteers in China Camp training\, please join us for more information! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteers-in-china-camp-vicc-program/
LOCATION:China Camp Village\, 100 China Camp Village Rd\, San Rafael\, CA\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231006T010700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T040347Z
UID:5980-1699520400-1699531200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of park maintenance. There’s always a variety of tasks—trail grooming\, fence mending\, log splitting\, litter pickup\, and so much more. No previous experience needed—we’ll teach you! Difficulty ranges from easy to a good work out. Meet at the maintenance area next to the China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Bring work gloves and filled water bottles. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-maintenance-event-6/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231110T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T175737Z
UID:6096-1699603200-1699635600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves\, filled water bottles\, and a brown bag lunch to share with your fellow volunteers at China Camp Village after the event (one beverage courtesy of Friends of China Camp). Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231006T035859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T235747Z
UID:5987-1700298000-1700308800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day--CANCELED
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves and filled water bottles. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231006T040031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T210715Z
UID:5990-1700557200-1700568000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves\, filled water bottles\, and a brown bag lunch to share with your fellow volunteers at China Camp Village after the event (one beverage courtesy of Friends of China Camp). Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day-2/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231015T201914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172732Z
UID:6012-1700820000-1700827200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Après Turkey Family Hike
DESCRIPTION:Instead of shopping on the busiest day of the year\, come stretch your legs in the beauty of China Camp. Our day-after-Thanksgiving Day hike will follow the easy Shoreline Trail to the enormous “Mother Oak Tree.” Along the way we will look for the bright red berries of toyon (assuming red-breasted robins haven’t gobbled them up for their own Thanksgiving feast). We’ll also be on the lookout for the fluffy\, wind-borne seeds tipping the branches of coyote bush\, bright yellow leaves of big-leaf maple\, crimson honeysuckle berries\, and other signs of the changing seasons. \nEvent may be canceled due to rain or high winds. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Registration is required. Pets are not allowed on our trails\, so please leave your four-legged family members at home. \nDate: Friday\, November 24\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nLocation: China Camp Village upper parking area\nDifficulty: Easy to moderate; 2.5-mile mostly flat round trip\nAge: 8 and up (ages 8 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult)\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/apres-turkey-family-hike/
LOCATION:China Camp Village Point parking lot
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231015T200638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T174516Z
UID:6015-1700899200-1700906400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:November Birding Hike: end of fall migration
DESCRIPTION:Nearly three out of four species of birds spread their wings and fly away to different climes when autumn arrives and days turn colder. This month marks the end of the great fall migration. Here in Northern California\, the flooded rice fields of the Central Valley and surrounding farm fields fill with ducks\, geese\, and other waterfowl that have left the Arctic or other northern locales to winter in our warmer climate. Many waterfowl stop in the waters around China Camp on their way to wintering grounds. We will look for them and other species on this month’s birding hike. \nAll levels of birding ability are welcome. We’ll review how to use bird guides\, checklists\, and binoculars\, and we’ll go over the keys ways to identify birds in the field. This month\, we’ll pay special attention to China Camp’s six basic habitats. Though more than 850 species of birds live in North America\, only some 15 species live in each specific habitat—a great bit of information when trying to narrow down what species you’re seeing in the field. \nEvent may be canceled due to rain or high winds. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Registration is required. \nDate: Saturday\, November 25\nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nLocation: Turtle Back parking area\nDifficulty: Easy\, 1.5-mile walk\nAges: 12 and up with parent or responsible adult\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW \nPhoto: Bewick’s wren by Jerry Coe
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/november-birding-hike-end-of-fall-migration/
LOCATION:Turtle Back Trailhead
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231015T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172426Z
UID:6020-1701025200-1701028800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:November Naturalist’s Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In this month’s reading selection\, esteemed planetary geologist Erik Asphaug explores why the moon’s two sides are markedly different: the far side is mountainous\, the near side has plains created by lava. In this exhilarating read\, Asphaug takes us on a tour through the farthest reaches of our galaxy and of time itself to find out why our celestial satellite has such extraordinary geology. \nSummary from publisher Harper Academic: \n“An astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world’s most innovative planetary geologists. \nFourteen billion years ago\, the universe exploded into being\, creating galaxies and stars. Planets formed out of the leftover dust and gas that coalesced into larger and larger bodies orbiting around each star. In a sort of heavenly survival of the fittest\, planetary bodies smashed into each other until solar systems emerged. Curiously\, instead of being relatively similar in terms of composition\, the planets in our solar system\, and the comets\, asteroids\, satellites and rings\, are bewitchingly distinct. So\, too\, the halves of our moon.” \nDate: Sunday\, November 26\nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nVenue: Online meeting; details emailed with your registration confirmation.\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/november-naturalists-book-club/
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132733
CREATED:20231115T183452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T234631Z
UID:6122-1701100800-1701109800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:November Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:As we count down to the Winter Solstice (December 21)\, the Beaver Moon will rise in our night sky. This full moon is said to get its name from the busyness of beavers this time of year\, as they bolster up their dams and lodges in preparation for winter. We may not have beavers at the park\, but we can still enjoy the stunning sight of November’s full moon as it rises above the East Bay Hills! \nPlease wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress in layers for changeable weather and a crisp\, cool evening. Bring a fully charged flashlight or headlamp\, water\, and your camera. Pets are not allowed on our trails\, so please leave your critters at home. \nNOTE: The hike begins sharply at 4 p.m. for a 5 p.m. moonrise. Please arrive early to check in\, and don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun. This event may be canceled due to overcast skies\, rain or high winds. Registration is required. \nDate: Monday: November 27\nTime: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nDifficulty: Moderate with 500-ft. elevation gain: 4 miles round trip\nMeeting location: China Camp Ranger Station\nAges: 10+ (ages 10 – 17 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult)\nCost: Free (sliding scale donations appreciated) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/november-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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