Friends of China Camp

Miwok History Walk
2019-08-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
August 10th
A Walk Honoring Native Californians:
Miwok Life at China Camp

Indigenous coastal Miwok people have lived and thrived in the China Camp area for over 5000 years. Before Spanish settlers forced the native population off their land and into missions, the Miwok people flourished due to an abundance of food and natural materials from the oak woodland forest and the coastal bay shoreline. It is estimated that there were over several thousand Coastal Miwok in the North Bay at the time of the Spanish arrival in 1769. Most of this population was dispersed within 100 years. Many died of European diseases. Miwok people still live in the Bay Area today, with the largest group at Graton Rancheria in Sonoma County. Join naturalist Jerry Coe for an educational walk as he discusses the pre-colonial settlements of the coastal Miwok people at China Camp. He will cover how they lived, what they wore and ate, what they used for medicine, and some of their common cultural traditions and folklore.

Date: August 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-08-03 09:30 - 11:30
August
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for a guided hike at China Camp, lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. These weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

8/3 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Meet at the entrance gate by the guard kiosk.
8/17 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/24 China Camp Village– Heritage Day Festival Hike- 1:00 pm: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
8/31 Beechwood Ct & Heartwood Ct. (To Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766.
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program: Oak Woodlands
2019-08-03 09:00 - 10:30
August 3rd
Junior Ranger Program
China Camp Oak Woodland Exploration

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we explore China Camp’s majestic oak trees and the insects and animals that call them home. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s oak woodlands. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. It may be a warm day, so bring lots of water.

Date: Saturday August 3rd
Time: 9am-10:30am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars
(if you have them).
Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766.
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

China Camp Village Closed To Public After 5pm
2019-08-02 08:00 - 17:00
This is an advisory that China Camp Village will be closed to public access after 5pm on Saturday August 10th. Parking at the village will be partially closed off.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
July’s Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss John Brockman’s captivating book-
Life: The Leading Edge of Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Anthropology, and Environmental Science

“The newest addition to John Brockman’s Edge.org series explores life itself, bringing together the world’s leading biologists, geneticists, and evolutionary theorists—including Richard Dawkins, Edward O. Wilson, J. Craig Venter, and Freeman Dyson.

Scientists’ understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we’ve come—and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we’re heading…
We may never have all the answers. But the thinkers collected in Life are asking questions that will keep us dreaming for generations.”

Excerpt from Amazon.com

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: Sunday, July 28th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike- Glenwood
2019-07-27 09:30 - 11:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
July Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

7/6 Back Ranch Meadows– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/21 Knight Drive – 9:30am: Strenuous, 3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/27 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.,) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Park Champions Work Day
2019-07-27 09:00 - 15:00
FOCC is offering yet another opportunity to flex your muscles and show our rutted trails who’s boss.
We will be rebuilding trail tread to make it safer and to comply with the State Park standards. We will also be putting the final touches on the tread work that was done in June. Some tasks will be strenuous and some easier. There’s something for everyone!
Volunteers 16 and older are welcome to join us. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Champion events are held in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF). Please register on their website. Your registration helps us plan for equipment, supplies and of course, food. The festivities are from 9AM to 3PM. Lunch is included. CSPF will contact all registrants with information about where to meet, what to bring (in addition to a smile) and what to wear.
Free camping is available Friday and Saturday nights. Space is limited to registered volunteers. To reserve your camping spot, email parkchampions@calparks.org.
We’re looking forward to having you with us. We promise an amazing transition from “Volunteers are going to fix THAT????” to “Look what we did!”

Naturalist Hike- Knight Drive
2019-07-21 09:30 - 11:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
July Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning vistas.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

7/6 Back Ranch Meadows– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/21 Knight Drive – 9:30am: Strenuous, 3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

7/27 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Full Moon Hike
2019-07-16 19:45 - 22:00
Full Moon Hike
July 16th “Full Buck Moon”
China Camp State Park

Join us for a 4-mile round-trip hike to watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. This will be a moderate hike with 400 ft in elevation gain.
Admission: Free for members
$5 non-members
Date: Tuesday, July 16th
Time: 7:45pm – 10:00pm
Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight.
We will meet at 7:45pm sharp.

To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Birding Walk
2019-07-13 08:00 - 10:00
July 13th Bird Walk

Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous classes. Also, if you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

During our stroll in China Camp, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing raptors, finches, juncos, and much more!

Jerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday, July 13th
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

Please wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack, scope, guide books, camera.

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program
2019-07-07 10:30 - 12:00
July 7th Junior Ranger Program
China Camp Shoreline Low Tide Exploration.

Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we discover the crabs, mollusks, and shorebirds that live on our rocky shore. We’ll learn about the cultural and natural history of China Camp’s estuary. Each program encourages participants to become stewards of their local environment. There will be MUD, so wear old clothes and shoes that can get wet.

Date: Sunday July 7th
Time: 10:30am-noon
Location: China Camp Village,
100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael.
Directions will be provided in an email response.
Age: Best for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars
(if you have them).

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike-BackRanch Meadows
2019-07-06 09:30 - 11:30

Naturalist Hike: China Camp Point
2019-06-30 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning wildflowers.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

6/2 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Moderate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

6/8 Knight Drive Trailhead – 12:30pm: Intermediate, 2-3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch. Begins at the trailhead at the end of Knight Drive.
6/15 Turtleback Walk – 12:30pm: Easy, ¾ mile, 40 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

6/30 China Camp Point Parking Lot – 12:30pm Moderate, 3 miles, 200 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

MOVIES IN THE PARK
2019-06-29 20:30 - 22:30
June’s Selection:
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds

Join us for an outdoor showing of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film, The Birds. This 1963 film was shot in Bodega Bay California and was inspired by a short story called The Birds which was written in 1952 by Daphne Du Maurier. The film stars Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren (in her screen debut), supported by Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette and Veronica Cartwright.
In 2016, The Birds was deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the United States Library of Congress, and selected for preservation in its’ National Film Registry.

Date: Saturday June 29th
Time: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Admission: Free for members
$5 for non-members

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Park Champions Work Day
2019-06-29 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day a trail repairs. We’ll be digging up a section of Shoreline Trail, rebuilding it to state standards, compacting the tread, replacing split rail fencing and wattling the edge.
Lunch is provided. Limited free camping is available to registered volunteers. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
To register, please go to the California State Parks Foundation website. Once you are registered, they will send additional information about where to meet, what to bring (in addition to your smiles and volunteer spirit) and what to wear. Your registration helps us prepare for equipment, supplies and, of course, food. Be sure to include your email address…just in case rain causes us to cancel and we need to contact you.
The work will be moderately strenuous. Join us and meet new people who, like you, care about our parks. To get a flavor of our work day events see the FOCC Maintenance photo gallery.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-06-23 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we discuss David Christian’s captivating book
Origin Story: A Big History of Everything

“A captivating history of the universe — from before the dawn of time through the far reaches of the distant future.

Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day — and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of time change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very existence?

With stunning insights into the origin of the universe, the beginning of life, the emergence of humans, and what the future might bring, Origin Story boldly reframes our place in the cosmos.

Excerpt from Goodreads.com

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book that covers the vast expanse of Earth’s geologic and biological history.

Date: Sunday, June 23rd
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

June Bird Walk
2019-06-22 08:00 - 10:00
Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous classes. Also, if you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

During our stroll in China Camp, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing raptors, bushtits, terns, and much more!

Jerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

Please wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack, scope, guide books, camera.

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Father’s Day Full Moon Hike
2019-06-16 19:00 - 21:00
Father’s Day
Full Moon Hike

June “Strawberry Moon”
China Camp State Park

Celebrate Dad by giving him the moon! For this family-friendly full moon hike, we will go on a moderate, 2-mile round-trip hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. Suitable for kids ages 6+.
Free admission.
Date: Sunday, June 16th
Time: 7pm -9pm
Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight.
We will meet at 7pm sharp.

To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Preschooler Nature Program (Ages 3-5)
2019-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
Exploration & A Sense of Wonder
A Program for Preschoolers Ages 3-5

For children 3-5 years old. We’ll use puppets, songs and stories to ignite scientific curiosity and love for exploring the natural world. Meet at China Camp Village for educational fun!

Date: Sunday, June 16th, 2019
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: China Camp Village, 100 China Camp Village Rd. San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Ages: 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Turtleback Walk
2019-06-15 12:30 - 13:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning wildflowers.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

6/2 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Moderate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
6/8 Knight Drive – 12:30pm: Intermediate, 2-3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
6/15 Turtleback Walk – 12:30pm: Easy, ¾ mile, 40 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

6/30 China Camp Point Parking Lot – 12:30pm Moderate, 3 miles, 200 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people,
please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Include your name, phone number and number of hikers.
Otherwise you can just show up!
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program: Salt Marshes
2019-06-09 09:30 - 11:00
Junior Ranger Program
Secrets of the Salt Marsh
Who is Salty, the mouse that lives only in the SF Bay area salt marshes?

On our walk, we’ll learn about Salty and the birds, fish, sharks, crabs and other critters of our exciting and mysterious marsh.

Using our scientific curiosity, we’ll explore the China Camp marsh (be prepared to get your feet wet!).
We’ll discuss things that threaten our marsh and how we can protect it!
Date: Sunday June 9th
Time: 9:30am – 11am
Location: China Camp Point, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Age: Best for ages 6-10

Bring appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, phone #, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive
2019-06-08 12:30 - 14:30

Naturalist Hike@ Backranch Meadows
2019-06-02 12:30 - 14:30

Naturalist Book Club
2019-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we discuss Kate Marianchild’s captivating book-
Secrets of the Oak Woodlands

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book that reveals the hidden inner life of oak woodland ecology.

“A Californian may vacation in Yosemite, Big Sur, or Death Valley, but many of us come home to an oak woodland. Yet, while common, oak woodlands are anything but ordinary. In a book rich in illustration and suffused with wonder, author Kate Marianchild combines extensive research and years of personal experience to explore some of the marvelous plants and animals that the oak woodlands nurture. Acorn woodpeckers unite in marriages of up to ten mates and raise their young cooperatively. Ground squirrels roll in rattlesnake skins to hide their scent from hungry snakes. Manzanita’s rust-colored, paper-thin bark peels away in time for the summer solstice, exposing sinuous contours that are cool to the touch even on the hottest day. Conveying up-to-the-minute scientific findings with a storyteller’s skill, Marianchild introduces us to a host of remarkable creatures in a world close by, a world that “rustles, hums, and sings with the sounds of wild things.”
Exerpt from Amazon.com

Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2019
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, the number of seats you need, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Hike- Turtleback Trail
2019-05-26 12:30 - 13:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning wildflowers.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

5/26 Turtleback Walk- 12:30pm: Easy, ¾ mile, 40 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, and include your name, phone number and number of hikers. Otherwise you can just show up! Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Bird Walk
2019-05-25 08:00 - 10:00
Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed! This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have not attended previous classes. Also, if you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

During our stroll in China Camp, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing raptors, bushtits, wrens, and much more!

Jerry Coe is a naturalist with over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Great Basin National Park, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. He has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.

Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2019
Time: 8:00am-10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

Please wear layers and good walking shoes. Bring water, snacks and binoculars. Optional items include: Daypack, scope, guide books, camera.

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name, and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Walk-Knight Drive
2019-05-19 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning wildflowers.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

5/19 Knight Drive – 12:30pm: Intermediate, 2-3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
5/26 Turtleback Walk- 12:30pm: Easy, ¾ mile, 40 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, and include your name, phone number and number of hikers. Otherwise you can just show up! Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Mothers Day Family Bird Walk
2019-05-12 09:00 - 12:00
Enjoy a day to celebrate all Mothers by joining us on a morning bird walk looking for, and learning about, our nesting neighbors. Spring is an active time of year for birds as they are nesting in trees, bushes, cavities, and open terrain. During this leisurely stroll in the park, we’ll be on the lookout for our resident and migratory nesting birds as diverse as Western Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Wilson’s Warblers, Killdeer, California Quail and a variety of Woodpecker species. We will delve into migration, calls, songs and nesting behavior. Well known to children as “Sharon Heron”, Sharon has taught environmental education for over 20 years in Marin and internationally. www.MarinNature.com

Date: Sunday, May 12, 2019
Time: 9:00am – Noon (Bring a picnic lunch)
Meeting Place: Back Ranch Meadows Parking Lot
Distance: Approximately 2.5 miles and 100 feet elevation gain
Age: Young birdwatchers 4 and older are welcome

Wear appropriate hiking clothes and shoes. Please bring snacks, a lunch, sunscreen, a hat, and binoculars (if you have them).

Space is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve, send email to:
chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or call (415) 456-0766
Include your name and the number of people attending.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Naturalist Walk- Backranch Meadows
2019-05-05 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning wildflowers.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.

Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

5/5 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Moderate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

5/19 Knight Drive – 12:30pm: Intermediate, 2-3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
5/26 Turtleback Walk- 12:30pm: Easy, ¾ mile, 40 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

If you are bringing more than 5 people, please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766, and include your name, phone number and number of hikers. Otherwise you can just show up! Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Hiking Program: Knight Drive
2019-04-28 12:30 - 14:30
GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM
Naturalist Hikes at China Camp
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area.
See stunning wildflowers.
Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join our naturalists for guided weekend hikes at China Camp. Hikes range from easy to advanced and range from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

4/7 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Moderate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
4/28 Knight Drive (the trailhead at the end of Knight Drive off of San Pedro Rd.)- 12:30pm: Intermediate, 2-3 miles, 600 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.

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! Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.
