Rescheduled – Volunteer Work Day

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Due to weather predictions, this work day has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 25, 9 a.m. to noon. 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... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

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... Read more »

Full Moon Hike

Join us for an invigorating hike to witness the rise of the first full moon of the new year. This month’s “Wolf Moon” got its name from wolves that would howl on cold wintry nights. To take in incredible views of this breathtaking moonrise, we’ll climb some 500 feet following... Read more »

$5

Naturalist’s Book Club: The Gene

January’s Book Club reading, The Gene, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee, drives home in this lucid and intimate book about the profound relevance of the history and future of biology in our lives. Summary from the author’s website: “THE GENE: An Intimate History . . . is the... Read more »

Free

Volunteer Work Day

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Enjoy a morning in the park making a difference. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes,... Read more »

Free

RESCHEDULED – Volunteer Work Day

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

DUE TO WEATHER PREDICTIONS, THIS EVENT WAS MOVED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 30.

CANCELLED – Sunrise Walk

Turtle Back Trailhead

THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED HEAVY RAINFALL AND WINDS. Begin February in an unforgettable way. Come enjoy the early-morning beauty of our tidal wetlands as the sun comes up over San Pablo Bay. We’ll follow our easy, ADA-accessible Turtle Back Nature Trail; bring binoculars to spy waterfowl... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day

Miwok Meadows Picnic Area https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hXk4amjPvRVWkuj8, San Rafael, CA, United States

Special work day with co-sponsors California State Parks Foundation! Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program: Charles Darwin’s Birthday

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

How do we know that we all evolved from other animals that once roamed the earth? What is evolution anyway? This month, bring your kids to learn about the amazing discoveries that help us understand how plants and animals have changed over time. We’ll start with a very special appearance... Read more »

Darwin’s theories in today’s world

Nearly 165 years ago, The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking tome about evolution, went viral—for it’s time. Since then, Darwin’s writings have taken on a contentious life of their own. Learn how his theory of natural selection has been applied to genetics by top researchers, including Stanford neurobiologist Dr.... Read more »

Free

Volunteer Work Day

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes,... Read more »

Free

February Bird Walk: Early migrants

Turtle Back Trailhead

It’s a relatively quiet time at the park in February, with most birds still at their wintering grounds to the south. But as early spring begins to unfold, the first migratory birds will start to return to China Camp, and we’ll be on the lookout for them on this month’s... Read more »