Friends of China Camp Milton Quan as a boy at China Camp Village. Courtesy of Milton Quan. Ever wonder what it was like growing up at China Camp? Find out from the ultimate source, Milton Quan, who spent his childhood here in the 1940s and ’50s. Join Milton as he leads a tour through... Read more »
Join this month’s readers’ group, led by FOCC volunteer Harold Hirsch, as we discuss the international bestselling book Light in the Darkness: Black Holes, the Universe and Us by astrophysicist Heino Falcke. Summary from Heino Falcke's website: Light in the Darkness describes humankind’s adventurous journey through space and time: from... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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. Birding expert Jerry Coe will guide you to China... Read more »
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,... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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.... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
