Park Champion Trail Workday

Saturday, Oct 7, 2017 9:00am to 3:00pm Volunteers needed: 21 The repair of Shoreline Trail has begun. We had two full volunteer work days and now have the California Conservation Corps (CCC) working 10 hour days to support the effort. This will be followed by several more volunteer work days, including... Read more »

Bay Day At Village Beach

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Celebrate the 2nd Annual Bay Day by exploring the edge of the bay! Scientists from San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Romberg Tiburon Center will be at the China Camp Beach to help you explore, discover, and ask questions about life along the edge of the bay. Enjoy hands-on science activities... Read more »

Chipotle Fundraiser Night

      Grab a burrito and support your local park! Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Friends of China Camp. Come to the Chipotle at 345 3rd Street in San Rafael on Friday Oct 20th between 4pm and 9pm. Tell the cashier... Read more »

Community Meeting

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In the past year, with new employees, additional volunteers, and additional partners in the business community, Friends of China Camp is moving forward to make needed improvements and ensure a thriving park for the future. Join our community of supporters on October 21 to share ideas about keeping the park... Read more »

Kayak by the Wetlands

Friends of China Camp is offering a rare opportunity to explore our treasured wetlands with Sarah Ferner, the Education Coordinator of the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). She will provide us with a glimpse into the ecology of our local salt marsh estuary and enlighten us with the latest research conducted... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

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Park Champions Work Morning

Unlike many of our previous heavy construction work days, this will be simple trail grooming. We will be using weed whippers, rakes and McCloeds to remove overgrowth and organics on the trail. To register, go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Your registration helps us plan for tools and... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

Gentle Walk In the Woods

Sunday November 12, 2017 9:30am -Noon Meeting place: Back Ranch Meadows Campground Kiosk Join 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 campground Kiosk and make our way through the oak woodlands to... Read more »

Saturday Hiking Program

  Want to get out in the fresh air and get exercise? Join our guided hiking program on selected Saturdays in summer and fall at China Camp State Park. Hikes range from easy to moderate, ranging from 1.5 to 2 miles.   Next Hike When: Every Saturday in November Time:... Read more »

Pathogens in our Park: Sudden Oak Death

Have you observed an abnormal amount of dead or dying oaks with yellowed or browning leaves within your local woodland? If so, you are probably observing trees that have been infected with Sudden Oak Death (SOD). Plant pathogens are a natural part of terrestrial ecosystems, they play a vital role... Read more »