Friends of China Camp

Naturalist Hike: China Camp Point
2019-06-30 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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.

Easter Turtleback Hike for Kids!
2019-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
Easter Turtleback Hike
for Kids!
Go on a fun hike around Turtleback trail and explore the beauty of nature on Easter Sunday. Rather than Easter eggs, we’ll spot wildflowers, nesting birds, and butterflies!

Please bring appropriate hiking gear, water, a hat and sunscreen. Adults must accompany children.

Date: April 21st, 2019
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Turtleback Trailhead. (Directions will be provided in email response)

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.

Village Talk: Geology
2019-04-20 18:00 - 19:00
April’s Village Talk: Eons of Change
The Dynamic Geology of China Camp State Park

How did this land called China Camp come to be and what will it become in the future? China Camp is the story of Marin County writ small. When did life emerge and when did major events like extinctions occur? Naturalist Harold Hirsch will present an overview of what geologists know about how the pieces came together and how they may come apart again. He will talk about when life emerged and major extinction events. Come join us for this unique presentation!

Date: April 20th, 2019
Time: 6pm-7pm
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.

EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE
2019-04-13 09:00 - 15:00
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT CHINA CAMP STATE PARK

On Saturday, April 13, volunteers will come together to make a difference in State Parks across California for our annual Earth Day celebration! China Camp is one of 5 State Parks that will be expanding our Earth Day celebration to include volunteer projects in addition to a family-friendly open house event. We will offer guided park explorations, arts and crafts, games and much more!

Sign up to volunteer: Help complete essential projects and critical maintenance to support climate resiliency. We will clear fire-hazard brush, restore split rail fencing, remove invasive plants, and clean up our coastline. Please register on the California State Parks Foundation Website.
Free parking is available for all open house participants on a first-come first-served basis.
Questions? email Earthday@calparks.org or call (916) 442-2119.

Primary Meeting location
China Camp Village,
100 China Camp Village Road,
San Rafael CA 94901
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:
To participate, please sign-up on the California State Parks Foundation Website.
9:00 am – 9:30 am Open Registration & Refreshments at China Camp Village
( NOTE: If you would like to participate in the split rail or brush clearing volunteer activity, you can go directly to the Backranch Campground parking lot at 9am for registration.)
9:30am- 11:45am Split up into volunteer work groups

-Split Rail Team@ Campground parking lot; (park in en route parking lot). Ages 16+, (15 people max)
– Brush Clearing @ Campground parking lot; (park in en route parking lot) Age 12+ (30 people max)
– Invasive Broom Removal @ China Camp Village. Ages 10+, (30 people max.)
– Coastal Trash Cleanup @ China Camp Village. All ages, (25 people max)
Noon Lunch at China Camp Village
NOTE: For all volunteer events, volunteers should bring filled water bottles and work gloves.

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Hours: 9am-3pm
Scheduled Activities:
(Note: Scheduled activities will be available on a first come, first-served basis. Come early to sign-up!)
9am Bilingual Nature hike in Spanish with Naturalist Marco Berger (All Ages, 30 people maximum) [9 – noon]
(Please sign up at chinacamp.programs@gmail.com for meeting location)
10:30am-11:30am: Turtleback walk with the National Estuarine Research Reserve (All ages, 20 people max); Begins at Turtleback Trailhead
11am, 1pm, 2 pm: Docent-led Museum tour (All Ages, 15 people maximum).
12:30-2:30 Wildflower Hike with a naturalist beginning at the Village (all ages, 25 people maximum)
12:30-1:30 Mini soccer relays (ages 6 and up)
1:00-3:00pm Birdwatching (in English) with naturalist Jerry Coe (Ages 12+, 20 people maximum) Begins at Miwok Meadows

Ongoing Activities:

Arts, crafts & fun activities for the whole family
Chinese games and activities
Fun scavenger hunt and games

Naturalist Book Club
2019-04-08 08:00 - 17:00
April’s Naturalist Book Club
Join us as we discuss Schilthuizen’s captivating book-
Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution by Menno Schilthuizen

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book that looks at the impact of the urban environment on the evolution of species.

“For a long time, biologists thought evolution was a necessarily slow process, too incremental to be observed in a lifetime. In Darwin Comes to Town, evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen shows that evolution can in fact happen extremely quickly, and in the strangest of places: the heart of the city.
Menno Schilthuizen is one of a growing number of “urban ecologists” studying how our manmade environments are accelerating the evolution of the animals and plants around us… Schilthuizen shares a stunning vision of urban evolution in which humans and wildlife co-exist in a unique harmony. It reveals that evolution can happen far more rapidly than Darwin dreamed, while providing a glimmer of hope that our race toward overpopulation might not take the rest of nature down with us.”
Excerpt from Goodreads.com
Date: April 28th, 2019
Time: 7pm-8pm
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.

Hiking Program: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-04-07 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 – 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.

Intro to Birding: Part 2
2019-04-06 08:00 - 10:00
Introduction To Birding: Part 2

Beginning to Advanced Students Welcome! Join our beginning bird class with naturalist Jerry Coe, no birding experience needed! This is an expansion of March’s Intro to Birding class. In our class 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 habitat and marsh: 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, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats and has led guided expeditions all over the world.

Date: April 6th, 2019
Time: 8am-10am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

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

Please RSVP. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving. We will reply to confirm your reservation.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
NATURALIST BOOK CLUB
Join Friends of China Camp for March’s discussion:
Life’s Engines by Bernd Heinrich

“For almost four billion years, microbes had the primordial oceans all to themselves. The stewards of Earth, these organisms transformed the chemistry of our planet to make it habitable for plants, animals, and us. Life’s Engines takes readers deep into the microscopic world to explore how these marvelous creatures made life on Earth possible―and how human life today would cease to exist without them.
Paul Falkowski looks “under the hood” of microbes to find the engines of life, the actual working parts that do the biochemical heavy lifting for every living organism on Earth. With insight and humor, he explains how these miniature engines are built―and how they have been appropriated by and assembled like Lego sets within every creature that walks, swims, or flies…
A vibrantly entertaining book about the microbes that support our very existence, Life’s Engines will inspire wonder about these elegantly complex nanomachines that have driven life since its origin. It also issues a timely warning about the dangers of tinkering with that machinery to make it more “efficient” at meeting the ever-growing demands of humans in the coming century.”
(Exerp from Amazon.com)

When: Sunday, March 24th, 2019
Time: 7pm-8pm
Meeting Place: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

Please RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766
Please bring warm clothing, water and snacks.
Include your name and the number of seats you need.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Hiking Program
2019-03-24 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 Sunday morning 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.

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3/3 Back Ranch Meadows– 12:30pm: Moderate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain. Lead by naturalist Harold Hirsch.
3/24 Knight Drive – 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.

Speaker Series: Marin Land Grants & Timothy Murphy
2019-03-23 18:00 - 19:00
March’s Village Talk
Timothy Murphy and Marin Land Grants

Please join local Historian Marcie Miller for a talk on the first Don of San Rafael, “Don Timoteo” Murphy. His was the largest and most prized catch among the twenty-odd 1834-45 land grants. Standing 6’4” 350 pounds he spoke Native Miwok with an Irish Brogue while leading as the strongest advocate for the Marin Natives. Come learn of the larger than life character that helped form early San Rafael through his dedication… and maybe a little scandal.

In retirement, Marcie Miller finally found her true heart’s desire, Marin County History. As a Volunteer Program Director for the Marin History Museum, she has found her way providing History Lectures and Walking Tours. www.marinhistory.org

Date: March 23rd, 2019
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Village Museum

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 seats you need.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Junior Ranger Program: Creeks!
2019-03-16 10:00 - 13:00
Junior Ranger Program

For this Junior Ranger Program we’ll learn about the plants and animals that depend on Back Ranch creek which flows through China Camp’s campground. We’ll follow the creek that is full of winter rain as it rushes toward the Bay. We will explore the life that lives in and around the creek and talk about why it is important to protect our watershed!

Best for ages 6-10
Date: March 16th, 2019
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Back Ranch Meadows Group Camp Parking Lot. (Directions will be provided in email response)

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 seats you need.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

CANCELLED Junior Ranger Program: Creeks!
2019-03-10 10:00 - 13:00
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 16th due to weather conditions.

Junior Ranger Program

For this Junior Ranger Program we’ll learn about the plants and animals that depend on Back Ranch creek which flows through China Camp’s campground. We’ll follow the creek that is full of winter rain as it rushes toward the Bay. We will explore the life that lives in and around the creek and talk about why it is important to protect our watershed!

Best for ages 6-10
Date: March 10th, 2019
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Back Ranch Meadows Group Camp Parking Lot. (Directions will be provided in email response)

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 seats you need.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Introduction to Birding Hike
2019-03-09 08:00 - 10:00
Introduction To Birding

Beginning to Advanced Students Welcome!
If you’ve always loved birds but need help getting started, join our beginning bird class with naturalist Jerry Coe! In our class you will receive instruction on how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides to identify common birds in the field. We will explore birds of the oak woodland habitat: raptors, gulls, woodpeckers, warblers, wrens and waders.
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, Nevada doing Point Count Surveys using bird activities to assess the health of habitats and has led guided expeditions all over the world.

Date: March 9th, 8am-10am
Event Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Length: 1.5 miles

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

Please RSVP. Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve, send email to: chinacamp.programs@gmail.com, or call (415) 456-0766. Please indicate a) the date of the program you would like to reserve b) your name, c) your phone number, d) the total number of places you are reserving.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
