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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening packed with celestial delights. Our hike will lead us to a spectacular viewpoint\, where we will watch the rise of April’s “Pink Moon\,” so-called for the pink phlox flowers that bloom in spring. We may also be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the first shooting stars of the Lyrids meteor shower\, which begins April 16 and peaks the night of April 22.  \nNaturalists Harold Hirsch and Brendan Clifford will guide us on a moderately strenuous\, 4-mile round-trip hike that’s suitable for ages 10 and up. \n                          \nDate: Saturday\, April 16 \nTime:  7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. \nLocation: Meeting location details emailed upon reservation.  \nDifficulty: Moderately strenuous\, 4 miles round trip \nWhat to bring: Warm clothing\, water\, flashlight. Be sure to wear appropriate hiking shoes.  \nNote: This hike will begin at 7 p.m. sharp\, so don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nFee: FOCC members free ($5 non-members) \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T200000
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SUMMARY:Online: Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Naturalist Book Club as we discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning fictional book\, Anthill: A Novel by the late biologist and author\, E.O. Wilson. The story offers a creative apologue of Wilson’s theory of biophilia\, which suggests that humans desire and seek out deep connections with other species and the natural world. \nExcerpt from Goodreads.com:  \n“[T]he epic story of Anthill\, part thriller\, part parable\, which follows the adventures of Raff\, a modern-day Huck Finn\, whose improbable love of the ‘strange\, beautiful\, and elegant’ world of ants ends up transforming his own life and the citizens of Nokobee County. . . \nAn extraordinary undergraduate at Florida State University\, Raff\, despite his scientific promise\, opts for Harvard Law School\, believing that the environmental fight must be waged in the courtroom as well as the lab. Returning home a legal gladiator\, Raff grows increasingly alarmed by the rapacious condo developers who are eager to pave and subdivide the wildlands surrounding the Chicobee River. . . \n. . .Anthill will not only transfix readers with its stunning twists and startling revelations but will also provide readers with new insights into the meaning of survival in our rapidly changing world.”   \nEnjoy Wilson’s award-winning novel\, then join April’s book club meeting to discuss this heartening tale. \n  \nDate: Sunday\, April 24\, 2022 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Zoom meeting (details emailed once space is reserved). \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/online-naturalist-book-club-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220503T034113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T174504Z
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SUMMARY:ADVISORY: Large Mountain Bike Event
DESCRIPTION:There will be a large mountain biking event at Miwok Meadows on May 7 from 8am to 4pm. Expect increased trail use by mountain bikers during the event. For more information\, go to the Ales & Trails website.  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/advisory-large-mountain-bike-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
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SUMMARY:ADVISORY: Large Mountain Biking Event
DESCRIPTION:There will be a large mountain biking event at Miwok Meadows on May 7 from 8am to 4pm. Expect increased trail use by mountain bikers during the event. For more information\, go to the Bike4Buckelew website. \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/advisory-large-mountain-biking-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220425T024611Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of China Camp Annual Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Want to find out what makes China Camp tick? Got your own ideas on ways to enjoy and improve the park? Join our annual community meeting to learn about Friends of China Camp’s successes–and challenges– over the past year. Get a peek into the year ahead\, and share your own thoughts about making this amazing park even better. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, May 14 \nTime: 9:00 a. m. \nWhere: China Camp Village \nQuestions? \nEmail programs@friendsofchinacamp.org  \nor call (415) 456-0766. \nCheck the Friends of China Camp website for cancellation announcement.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/friends-of-china-camp-annual-community-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220425T030243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T030315Z
UID:4888-1652522400-1652529600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Red-shouldered hawk by Eric Keith/Macaulay Library\nOspreys\, red-tailed hawks\, eagles\, and owls are only a few of the birds of prey that call China Camp home. Junior Rangers will have a chance to learn more about these beautiful and diverse creatures\, including what it means to “fly like an eagle” or be as “wise as an owl.” Join the fun as we discover the secrets of our region’s remarkable raptors. \nThis program will be guided by naturalists/educators Suzanne Mirviss and Paula O’Connell\, and is best suited for ages 7 through 9. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. \nDate: Saturday\, May 14 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \nAges: ages 7 to 9  \nDress in layers for changeable weather. Bring snacks and water. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email. \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T223000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto: Stephen Schupp\nJoin us for a viewing of two spectacular celestial events in one night: a full-moon rise and a full lunar eclipse. We will hike to a promontory with superb vistas of the San Pablo Bay to view this breathtaking and unique double event. We will leave the ranger station at 7 p.m. and reach the viewpoint in time to watch the moon rise over the East Bay hills. Then at 8:29 p.m. the moon will enter the earth’s shadow\, peaking with a full lunar eclipse by 9:11 p.m. We’ll enjoy the show until about 9:30 p.m.\, at which point we’ll hike back to our cars\, arriving by roughly 10:30 p.m. Since we’ll be sitting for a while and hiking back after dark\, consider bringing a picnic blanket or tarp and a good flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. \n  \n Date: Sunday\, April 15 \nTime:  7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. \nLocation: Meeting location details emailed upon reservation.  \nDifficulty: Moderately strenuous\, 4 miles round trip \nWhat to bring: Warm clothing\, water\, picnic blanket or tarp\, flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Be sure to wear appropriate hiking shoes.  \nNote: This hike will begin at 7 p.m. sharp\, so don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nFee: free for FOCC members; $5 non-members \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220425T023259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T023509Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Paul Fenwick | Macaulay Library\nMay is the perfect time to listen for the sweet call of one of the park’s year-round residents\, the chestnut-backed chickadee. When potential predators—or hikers or bikers—draw close to nests (usually located in tree cavities)\, mating pairs may call back and forth with their high-pitched alarm call\, “chick-a-dee-dee-dee.”. Scientists believe that the more “dee-dees” tacked on the end of the call\, the bigger the danger. This month\, come on a stroll through Miwok Meadows as we look and listen for these and other charismatic birds\, like oak titmice and cedar waxwings. \nNaturalist Jerry Coe will show us how to identify birds by shape\, flight patterns\, calls\, and habitat. In addition\, he’ll offer tips on how to effectively use binoculars and bird guides. Jerry has over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Nevada’s Great Basin National Park\, using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. Jerry has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, May 28 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. \nLocation: Turtle Back Trailhead \nWalking difficulty: Easy; 1½ miles  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required.  \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nPhoto: Chestnut-backed chickadee by Paul Fenwick | Macaulay Library
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/spring-birding-hike-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T025818Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Oliver Milman’s new book\, The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World. The book offers a creative apologue of Wilson’s theory of biophilia\, which suggests that humans desire and seek out deep connections with other species and the natural world. Read this remarkable chronicle\, then join our online club for a lively discussion. \n  \nExcerpt from Goodreads.com:  \n“From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro\, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet’s known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis\, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history. What is causing the collapse of the insect world?  Why does this alarming decline pose such a threat to us? And what can be done to stem the loss of the miniature empires that hold aloft life as we know it? \n…By connecting butterfly and bee\, moth and beetle from across the globe\, the full scope of loss renders a portrait of a crisis that threatens to upend the workings of our collective history. Part warning\, part celebration of the incredible variety of insects\, The Insect Crisis is a wake-up call for us all.”   \n  \nDate: Sunday\, May 29 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Zoom meeting (details emailed once space is reserved). \nREGISTER HERE \nSpace limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/online-naturalist-book-club-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220518T001553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T001553Z
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of something special at China Camp State Park. Join other volunteers to take part in the American Hiking Association’s National Trails Day\, a day of service for hometown trails and the people who love them. Help spiff up our trails\, then relax with lunch provided by Friends of China Camp. \nOn this special day\, we’ll focus on trails in need of a good grooming. Armed with loppers\, pruners\, and other tools\, we’ll cut back shrubs\, trim overhanging branches\, and remove accumulated leaf litter. Work will be moderately strenuous\, with a walking distance of 3 to 4 miles. All volunteers age 15 and older are welcome—no previous experience required. (Minors need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.) \nPre-registration is required so we can plan appropriately for tools\, supplies\, and…lunch! To register\, click on the button below\, which will redirect you to the website of the California State Parks Foundation. You’ll then receive additional details\, including what to wear\, what to bring and where to meet. \nQuestions? Please email info@friendsofchinacamp.org.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/national-trails-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220531T191302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T191302Z
UID:4924-1654941600-1654948800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:Summer is the season of insects\, bugs\, and spiders. Join the fun as our Junior Rangers discover the mysteries of China Camp’s invertebrates. Meet the predators\, pollinators\, builders\, cleaners\, and artists of this amazing and diverse community. \nThis program will be guided by naturalists/educators Suzanne Mirviss and Paula O’Connell\, and is best suited for ages 7 through 9. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, June 11 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nAges: ages 7 to 9  \nDress in layers for changeable weather. Bring snacks\, water\, and bug spray. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email. \n  \nPhoto: Ladybug by Gilles San Martin/Wikipedia
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220615T164302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T164302Z
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SUMMARY:ADVISORY: FOOTRACE
DESCRIPTION:There will be a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on Saturday June 18th from 8am-2pm. Please expect increased foot traffic on Shoreline Trail\, Bayview Trail\, and Oak Ridge Trail during that time. \nGo to the Inside Trail Racing website for more details.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/advisory-footrace-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220531T190350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T190350Z
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SUMMARY:June Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION:Up in the sky! It’s a bird! No\, it’s a plane! No\, it’s Superma– no wait\, it’s definitely a bird. A Western bluebird! Catch this beauty and its aerial acrobatics on this month’s birding hike at China Camp. These year-round insect-eaters change color during their summer nesting season\, transitioning from a muted gray-blue to vibrant royal blue. \nOn this month’s guided walk\, join naturalist Jerry Coe as we look for these beautiful birds and other summer residents in China Camp’s oak woodland\, grassland\, and marshland habitats.  \nJerry will lead a discussion about how different bird species exhibit specialized adaptations to particular habitats. He’ll also show us how to identify birds by overall shape\, overall color\, behavior\, habitat\, and songs\, and will offer tips on how to effectively use binoculars and bird guides.  \nJerry has over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Nevada’s Great Basin National Park\, using breeding bird activities to assess the health of habitats. Jerry has also guided adventure travel expeditions all over the world.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, June 25 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. \nLocation: Turtle Back Trailhead \nWalking difficulty: Easy; 1½ miles  \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required.  \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nPhoto: Western bluebird by Brooke Miller/Macaulay Library
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/june-birding-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220531T185534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T185534Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Laura Alice Watt’s 2016 book\, The Paradox of Preservation: Wilderness and Working Landscapes at Point Reyes National Seashore. In her well-researched book\, Watt discusses how the National Park Service has historically managed Point Reyes National Seashore to balance shifting and sometimes conflicting interests\, including habitat conservation\, agricultural protection\, and cultural preservation.  \n  \nExcerpt from Researchgate.net:  \n“Point Reyes National Seashore has a long history as a working landscape\, with dairy and beef ranching\, fishing\, and oyster farming; yet\, since 1962 it has also been managed as a National Seashore. The Paradox of Preservation chronicles how national ideals about what a park “ought to be” have developed over time and what happens when these ideals are implemented by the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve places that are also lived-in landscapes. \n  \n… A fascinating and deeply researched book\, The Paradox of Preservation will appeal to those studying environmental history\, conservation\, public lands\, and cultural landscape management\, or to those looking to learn more about the history of this dynamic California coastal region.”   \n  \nDate: Sunday\, June 26 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Zoom meeting (details emailed once space is reserved). \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nSpace limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220628T184922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T184922Z
UID:5009-1657360800-1657368000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:Credit: Mariposa lily by Sheila Coll\nThough the summery month of July means hot\, dry days\, with parched golden meadows and animals retreating to shady pockets\, there’s still plenty of life to discover. This month\, Junior Rangers will head out on a scavenger hunt to discover high-summer wildflowers\, cool hiding places where we may find animals and insects escaping the summer heat and more.  \nSummer can also mean chilly fog at China Camp\, so be sure to dress in layers to stay comfortable as weather warms up. Bring snacks and water\, and remember to apply sunscreen and bug repellent.. \nThis program will be guided by naturalists/educators Suzanne Mirviss and Paula O’Connell\, and is best suited for ages 7 through 9. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, July 9 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \nAges: ages 7 to 9  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email. \n  \nPhoto: Mariposa lily by Sheila Coll
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220628T182929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T182929Z
UID:5000-1657745100-1657749600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:July 13\, 2022 \nPhoto: Stephen Schupp\nGet ready to feast your eyes on the biggest and brightest supermoon of 2022. July’s “buck” moon orbits closer to the earth than at any other time of the year\, offering sky gazers an especially luminous treat. This moon is named after the mid-summer season when mature bucks display crowns of impressive branched antlers. Join this easy\, 2-mile round-trip journey for an excellent bayside lunar viewing experience.                                                                                                                                                                           \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, July 13 \nTime:  8:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nLocation: Meeting location details emailed upon reservation.  \nDifficulty: Easy\, 2 miles round trip \nWhat to bring: Warm clothing\, water\, flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes for hiking.  \nNote: Hike begins at 8:45 p.m. sharp\, so don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nFree for FOCC members; $5 non-members \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \n  \nPhoto: Stephen Schupp
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220628T184029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T191010Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION:  \nMourning dove by Nancy Christensen/Macaulay Library\nFrom backyards to woodlands to across the continent\, chances are that you’ll hear the soothing coo cooing of mourning doves. These year-round residents at China Camp can be identified by their gray-brownish backs and creamy light ochre to pinkish chest with highlights of iridescent pink and purple. The slender pointed tail distinguishes it from the non-native Eurasian collared dove\, also found in Marin County.  \nJoin naturalist Jerry Coe\, as we take a relaxing hike through an oak woodland in search of these and other birds. Jerry will show us how to identify birds by overall shape and size\, overall color\, behavior\, and habitat. He’ll also share tips on how to effectively use binoculars and bird guides. Jerry has over eight years of intensive training in ornithological field identification. He spent 15 years as a volunteer in Nevada’s Great Basin National Park\, using bird activities to assess the health of habitats. Jerry has also guided outdoor expeditions all over the world.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, July 23 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. \nLocation: Turtle Back Trailhead \nWalking difficulty: Easy; 1½ miles  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required.  \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nPhoto: Mourning dove by Nancy Christensen/Macaulay Library
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/summer-birding-hike-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220628T184355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220724T204805Z
UID:5006-1658689200-1658692800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Village Talk-Bay Area Fire Ecology 
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has been cancelled and will be postponed to September 25. Stay tuned for updates.\n  \nCredit: fire.ca.gov\nWhy are wildfires getting larger and more intense? How does a wildly destructive force like fire fit into biodiversity management? What is the difference between a crown fire and a cool fire? Join wildfire mitigation specialist Brendan Clifford as he leads a discussion that addresses these questions and gives a broad overview of fire history\, the use of fire\, and fire ecology in the Bay Area\, Marin County\, and at China Camp.  \nIn addition to a degree from University of Scranton\,PA\, Brendan is a graduate of the firefighter academy at Santa Rosa Junior College. He currently works as a wildfire mitigation inspector for the San Rafael Fire Department. Brendan also volunteers as a cultural history and naturalist docent for Friends of China Camp. \nDate: Sunday\, July 24 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: China Camp Village Museum \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \n  \nPhoto: fire.ca.gov
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-bay-area-fire-ecology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220628T183456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T174748Z
UID:5002-1659294000-1659297600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss Richard Preston’s novel\, The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring. Read this fascinating fictional tale about the northwest’s beloved coast redwood through the eyes of a team of botanists\, then join our lively discussion. \nExcerpt from Powells.com:  \n“Hidden away in foggy\, uncharted rainforest valleys in Northern California are the largest and tallest organisms the world has ever sustained\, the coast redwood trees\, Sequoia sempervirens. Ninety-six percent of the ancient redwood forests have been destroyed by logging\, but the untouched fragments that remain are among the great wonders of nature. The biggest redwoods have trunks up to thirty feet wide and can rise more than thirty-five stories above the ground\, forming cathedral-like structures in the air. Until recently\, redwoods were thought to be virtually impossible to ascend\, and the canopy at the tops of these majestic trees was undiscovered. In The Wild Trees\, Richard Preston unfolds the spellbinding story of Steve Sillett\, Marie Antoine\, and the tiny group of daring botanists and amateur naturalists that found a lost world above California\, a world that is dangerous\, hauntingly beautiful\, and unexplored.” \nDate: Sunday\, July 31 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Zoom meeting (details emailed once space is reserved). \nREGISTER HERE \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220729T155202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T170008Z
UID:5065-1660417200-1660420800@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Village Talk: Archeology of Indigenous Refuge and Recourse 
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFrom the late 1700s to the late 1800s\, the Spanish missions and other colonial projects established in central California compromised Indigenous cultures and identities\, dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their traditional lands\, destroyed natural resources\, and hastened the population decline of Native societies.  \nJoin Dr.Tsim D. Schneider\, as he discusses these and other findings from his recently released book\, The Archaeology of Indigenous Refuge of Recourse: Coast Miwok Resilience and Indigenous Hinterlands in Colonial California (University of Arizona Press\, 2021). Dr. Schneider\, an associate professor of anthropology at University of California\, Santa Cruz\, will share how Indigenous Coast Miwok people survived despite these circumstances. He will shed light on how archaeological findings at China Camp State Park and Tomales Bay bear witness to past injustices to the region’s tribes\, and help reveal critical instances of Coast Miwok’s resiliency and success in developing refuge and rebuilding their society. \n Dr. Schneider is the author of three books and has done extensive archaeological research on Indigenous populations in China Camp State Park and elsewhere in Marin County. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, August 13 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: China Camp Village Museum \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nPhoto: arizona.edu
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-archeology-of-indigenous-refuge-and-recourse/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220531T191738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T232208Z
UID:4926-1661598000-1661612400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be dazzled during this year’s Heritage Day festival\, on August 27 at the historic China Camp Village. See the vibrantly-colored costumes of rhythmic lion dancers\, and listen to the harmonious strumming of the guzheng. You can also try your hand at mahjong\, learn a new tai chi technique\, and experience a life-size replica of a shrimp-fishing junk. \nKids will get to build their own boat and learn about the local wildlife\, ecology\, and history through fun hands-on activities provided by the National Estuarine Research Reserve\, the San Francisco Maritime Museum\, and Wildcare. \nHosted at the park’s historic waterfront village\, this signature event brings traditional cultural and musical performances\, delectable food\, and fun games\, crafts\, and activities for all ages.  \nThe lion dance begins at 11 a.m. sharp! \n  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, August 27 \nTime: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nLocation: China Camp Village \n  \nEvent Schedule \n11 a.m. Lion Dance and traditional drumming\nMarin Chinese Cultural Association \n  \n  \n\n11:35 a.m. Grace Quan ship arrives\nNational Park Service: The San Francisco Maritime Museum \n  \n  \n11:35 a.m. Dragon Dance\nRedwood Empire Chinese Cultural Association \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n11:50 a.m  Wild Geese Traditional Dance\nRedwood Empire Chinese Cultural Association cultural dancers \n  \n  \nnoon  Guzheng music with Melody Yan.\n See more of Melody’s fusion music here.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n12: 30 p.m.  Traditional Flower Dance \nRedwood Empire Chinese Cultural Association cultural dancers \n  \n  \n12:40 p.m. Tai Chi lesson\nRedwood Empire Chinese Cultural Association \n  \n  \n  \n  \n1 p.m.  Erhu music with Sam Lau\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n2 p.m. Village Talk: Life in the 1940s and 50s at China Camp \nJoin original village resident Milton Quan as he gives a tour of China Camp beach and discusses the fascinating history of the shrimping and boating industry in the 1940s and 50s in the village. \n  \n  \n  \n2 p.m. Rescue boat water cannon demonstration\nSan Rafael Fire Department \n  \n  \n  \n3 p.m. End of Event\n  \n$5 parking fee for non-members. \nShuttle service from overflow parking at the ranger station.  \nFor more information\, contact programs@friendsofchinacamp.org. \nThis event is made possible by Friends of China Camp and our partners\, the Marin Chinese Cultural Association and the Redwood Empire Chinese Cultural Association\, National Park Service (San Francisco Maritime Museum)\, San Rafael Fire Foundation\, National Estuarine Research Reserve\, Wildcare\, and the Marin History Museum.  \nPhotos by Sheila Coll
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/heritage-day-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220826T050346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T050512Z
UID:5138-1662804000-1662811200@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Coastal Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Cleanup Day is here! And our shoreline would not sparkle and shine without the help of community members like you. The California Coastal Commission will be sponsoring a statewide cleanup throughout the month of September\, and China Camp will be offering a volunteer workday to pick up trash along our beaches on September 10th. Join us to keep our waterways clean and healthy.  \nDate: Saturday\, September 10 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \nAges: ages 7 and up \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email. \n  \nPhoto: CA Coastal Commission
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/coastal-cleanup-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220826T053054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T053054Z
UID:5148-1662836400-1662845400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fall brings a unique beauty to the park that is worth celebrating: golden hills\, migrating birds\, and a bright harvest moon. On this moderate\, 4.5-mile round-trip hike\, we will travel to one of the best vistapoints in the park to view the moon rise over the sparkling bay. Harvest Moons  are the closest moon to the fall equinox\, and are named for the traditional reaping of autum bounty at this time of year.  The rise of this moon also marks the mid-autumn festival which is celebrated in China and other countries across the globe.  \nDate: Saturday September 10 \nTime:  7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. \nLocation: Meeting location details emailed upon reservation.  \nDifficulty: Moderate\, 4.5 miles round trip \nWhat to bring: Warm clothing\, water\, flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes for hiking.  \nNote: Hike begins at 7 p.m. sharp\, so don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \nDate: Saturday September 10 \nTime:  7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. \nLocation: Meeting location details emailed upon reservation.  \nDifficulty: Moderate\, 4.5 miles round trip \nWhat to bring: Warm clothing\, water\, flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes for hiking.  \nNote: Hike begins at 7 p.m. sharp\, so don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun! \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nFree for FOCC members; $5 non-members \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \n  \nPhoto: Steve Ziman \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220826T050949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T050949Z
UID:5141-1663408800-1663416000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:What is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand\, but can grow to be the tallest organism in the world? You guessed it\, a tree! For this month’s program\, Junior rangers will explore the biological features of bayside trees- their bark\, leaves\, and seeds.  \n  \nThis program will be guided by naturalists/educators Suzanne Mirviss and Paula O’Connell\, and is best suited for ages 7 through 9. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. \n  \nDate: Sunday\, September 17 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \nAges: ages 7 to 9  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email. \n  \nPhoto: Sheila Coll
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220907T010201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T224828Z
UID:5174-1664092800-1664114400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:ADVISORY: FOOTRACE
DESCRIPTION:There will be a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on Sunday\, September 25 from 8am-2pm. Please expect increased foot traffic on Shoreline Trail\, Bayview Trail\, and Oak Ridge Trail during that time. \nGo to the Sasquatch Racing website for more details.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/advisory-footrace-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220826T051719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T051823Z
UID:5144-1664132400-1664136000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s book club as we discuss Keith Heyer Meldahl’s book\, Rough-Hewn Land: A Geologic Journey from California to the Rocky Mountains. \n  \nExcerpt from ucpress.edu:  \n“”Unfold a map of North America\,” Keith Heyer Meldahl writes\, “and the first thing to grab your eye is the bold shift between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.” In this absorbing book\, Meldahl takes readers on a 1000-mile-long field trip back through more than 100 million years of deep time to explore America’s most spectacular and scientifically intriguing landscapes. He places us on the outcrops\, rock hammer in hand\, to examine the evidence for how these rough-hewn lands came to be. We see California and its gold assembled from pieces of old ocean floor and the relentless movements of the Earth’s tectonic plates. We witness the birth of the Rockies. And we investigate the violent earthquakes that continue to shape the region today. Into the West’s geologic story\, Meldahl also weaves its human history. As we follow the adventures of John C. Frémont\, Mark Twain\, the Donner party\, and other historic characters\, we learn how geologic forces have shaped human experience in the past and how they direct the fate of the West today.” \n  \nDate: Sunday\, September 25 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Google Meet meeting (details emailed once space is reserved). \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220826T052351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T052856Z
UID:5147-1664132400-1664136000@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED:Village Talk- Bay Area Fire Ecology
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS.\nCredit: fire.ca.gov\nWhy are wildfires getting larger and more intense? How does fire fit into biodiversity management? What is the difference between a crown fire and a cool fire? Join wildfire mitigation specialist Brendan Clifford as he leads a talk that addresses these questions and gives a broad overview of wildfire ecology\, and the history of human landscape fire management in the Bay Area. \n  \nBrendan currently works as a wildfire mitigation specialist for the San Rafael Fire Department and also volunteers as an educational docent for Friends of China Camp.  \n  \nDate: Sunday\, Sept 25 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: China Camp Village Museum \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \n  \nPhoto: fire.ca.gov
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-bay-area-fire-ecology-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20221001T224830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T232923Z
UID:5243-1664582400-1664582400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s book club as we discuss Rob Dunn’s new book\, The Natural History of the Future. Dunn is a biologist\, writer\, and university professor in ecology. \nExcerpt from goodreads.com:  \n“A leading ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet\, we must understand and obey its iron laws \nOur species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature\, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In  A Natural History of the Future\, biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life’s overlords\, but we are instead at its mercy. In the evolution of antibiotic resistance\, the power of natural selection to create biodiversity\, and even the surprising life of the London Underground\, Dunn finds laws of life that no human activity can annul. When we create artificial islands of crops\, dump toxic waste\, or build communities\, we provide new materials for old laws to shape. Life’s future flourishing is not in question. Ours is. \nAs ambitious as Edward Wilson’s Sociobiology and as timely as Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction\, A Natural History of the Future sets a new standard for understanding the diversity and destiny of life itself.” \n  \nDate: Sunday\, October 30 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nVenue: Zoom Meeting \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nCancellations notified via email. \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20220907T000636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T220528Z
UID:5172-1665075600-1665086400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Friends of China Camp's 10th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY.\n2022 marks ten years that Friends of China Camp has been operating China Camp State Park. Join us as we celebrate a decade of stewardship\, friendship\, and partnership with the community\, park funders\, and the California Department of Parks & Recreation. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM LINEUP\nJARED HUFFMAN\nUNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN (CA 2ND DISTRICT)\nAs a California State Assemblymember\, it was Jared Huffman’s vision and legislation in 2012 that authorized “qualified nonprofits”\, such as Friends of China Camp\, to operate state park units. \n  \n  \nARMANDO QUINTERO\nDIRECTOR\, CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS\nHaving been appointed to the top position in the California Department of Parks and Recreation in 2020\, Armando Quintero has voiced his support for the important role of park partners. \n  \n  \n  \nCAROL ACQUAVIVA\nLIBRARIAN & ARCHIVIST\, ANNE T. KENT CALIFORNIA ROOM\, MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY \nWith a bounty of resources available at the Anne T. Kent California Room in the Marin County Free Library\, Carol can speak to the crucial role of local activists and leaders who\, time and again\, have saved this precious resource on the San Pedro Peninsula. \n  \nPROGRAM:\n5:00 p.m. Reception \n6:00 p.m. Dinner buffet \n6:45 p.m. Program \nTicket price: $125 per person \n  \nPurchase tickets here.\n  \nSpecial reminder:  Dress is nice casual attire.  Evenings at the village can be chilly\, so be sure to bring warm layers.  Comfortable shoes are recommended as the event will be held outdoors and there are uneven surfaces. \n  \nFriends of China Camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and 55% of the ticket price is tax deductible.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/friends-of-china-camps-10th-anniversary-dinner/
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:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124110
CREATED:20221001T171647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T171912Z
UID:5241-1665223200-1665230400@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nOctober is a spooky time – neighbors adorn their houses with scary decorations\, like giant spiderwebs\, fake spiders\, and bats\, to the delight of eager trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. At China Camp\, we don’t have spooky decorations\, but rather\, our park is home to real-life spiders and bats! Check out this month’s Junior Ranger Program as we explore our park’s resident creatures– like the “Marge Simpson” orb spider (Argiope aurantia\, pictured to the left)\, and big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus). We will discover their unique “super powers” which support ecological balance in our environment. Using our scientific tools you will discover the importance of local habitat to these fascinating creatures. \n  \nThis program will be guided by naturalists/educators Suzanne Mirviss and Paula O’Connell\, and is best suited for ages 7 through 9. Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. \n  \nDate: Sunday\, October 8 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Village Beach \nAges: ages 7 to 9  \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nSpace is limited; reservations required. \nFree (donations appreciated). \nQuestions? Email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org or call (415) 456-0766. \nCancellations notified via email.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-15/
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