Friends of China Camp

CANCELLED:Harvest Hike
2019-11-30 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEAVY RAINS AND WIND ARE EXPECTED ON 11/30/19.

Please check our events calendar for future events and hikes.

November 30th
Harvest Hike

Fall is the season of change: the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer. Squirrels and birds busily gather acorns and seeds while deciduous oaks begin to lose their leaves. Join us on this stimulating hike with naturalist Harold Hirsch as we explore the natural changes we will see as the earth tilts on its axis and the first rains inspire the hills to transition from gold to green. Harold will also discuss the evolution and seasonal life cycle of seeds. Burn off some of that Thanksgiving pumpkin pie and join us for this exciting walk!

Date: Saturday, November 30th
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Location: China Camp Ranger Station, 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael
Moderate hike, 3 miles
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 participants, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Migratory Bird Walk
2019-11-23 08:00 - 10:00
November 23rd
Migratory 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. If you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.
This month we will explore the migratory birds that will be passing through China Camp as they head south for winter. During our stroll, you will learn how to identify common birds in the field and how to effectively use binoculars and bird identification guides. We will explore migratory birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing Red-tailed Hawks, Nuttal’s Woodpecker, Northern Flickers 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, November 23rd
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Turtleback Trailhead, (RSVP for directions)
Length: 1.5 miles

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

This event is free. 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.

Speaker Series: Wildcare
2019-11-16 17:30 - 18:30
Speaker Series: Wildcare
An Evening with an Owl

Join WildCare for an evening about owls. Here in Marin we have 7 different species of owls; find out what makes each species unique and the special adaptations they have for survival. The highlight of the evening will be meeting WildCare’s live non-releasable Northern Spotted Owl, Sequoia, hearing her rescue story and discovering the challenges Spotted Owls face along the Pacific Coast.

Melissa Tofflemoyer is the current Ambassador Program Manager at WildCare. She holds a Bachelor’s of Environmental Science and is currently pursuing her Masters of Environmental Policy & Management with a Fish & Wildlife Certification.

Date: Saturday, November 16th 2019
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
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.

Indigenous People's Month: Part 2
2019-11-16 12:00 - 14:00
November 16th
Indigenous People’s Month
Part 2: Miwok Life at China Camp

Join us for part 2 of our celebration of Indigenous People’s Month. 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 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: Saturday, November 16th
Time: noon-2pm
Location: Turtleback Trailhead, Easy hike, 2-3 miles

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 participants, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

China Camp Annual Public Meeting
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00
Please join Friends of China Camp on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00 AM in China Camp Village for the China Camp Annual Public Meeting. To be presented are accomplishments for 2019 and plans for 2020. Bring your questions and suggestions for improving park operations and programs.

Location: China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Road, San Rafael, CA 94901
Date: November 16th, 2020
Time: 10am-Noon

Veteran's Day Full Moon Hike
2019-11-11 16:15 - 19:00
Veteran’s Day Full Moon Hike
November ”Oak Moon”

For this full moon hike, we will go on a moderately strenuous, 4-mile round-trip hike and watch the radiant full moon cast glittering light over the bay. Suitable for kids ages 10+.
$5 for non-members, free for members.

Date: Monday, November 11th
Time: 4:15pm -6:30pm
Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight.
We will meet at 4:15pm 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.

Indigenous People's Month Part:1
2019-11-09 10:00 - 12:00
November 9th
Indigenous People’s Month
Part 1: Miwok Culture and Storytelling

Join us as we partner with the Museum of the American Indian to celebrate Indigenous people’s month at China Camp. Alicia Retes, the Education Coordinator of the Museum of the American Indian, will lead us though an exploration of the past and contemporary culture and history of indigenous Coast Miwok people who have lived along the San Pedro Shoreline for thousands of years. This family-friendly walk will include story-telling, songs, and games. All ages welcome!

Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Miwok Meadows Entrance Gate, Easy hike, 1 mile

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 participants, and your phone #.
We will reply to confirm your reservation.
Cancellation announcements will be posted on the FOCC website homepage.

Park Champion Work Day
2019-11-09 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for another day of trail repairs. We’ll be continuing our work on Shoreline Trail, rebuilding it to state standards, compacting the tread, replacing split rail fencing and wattling the edge. The work will be moderately strenuous, and we’ll be working around large equipment.
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.
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.

FOOTRACE: Sasquatch Racing
2019-10-27 08:00 - 15:00
Sasquatch Racing will host a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on 10/27 from 7pm to 3pm. There will be over 200 participants.
Please be advised of the increased foot traffic along the trails during this time.

Click here for more information.

Naturalist Hike: Knight Drive Trailhead
2019-10-26 09:30 - 11:30
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 4.5 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.

10/12 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 4.5 miles, 600 ft elevation gain.
10/26 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 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.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
October 20th
Naturalist Book Club
Join us as we discuss Neil Shubin’s book “Your Inner Fish”

Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.
“Neil Shubin, the paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells the story of our bodies as you’ve never heard it before. This book has been the basis for the PBS series.

By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.”
Exerp by Amazon.com

Date: October 20th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park
This event is free. 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.

ADVISORY: ROAD CLOSURE-Marin County Triathlon
2019-10-20 07:30 - 12:00
North San Pedro Road from Biscayne drive to the Backranch Campground will be closed from 7:30am- 10:30am on October 19th, and 7:30am- noon on October 20th due to the Marin County Triathlon. Click here for more details about the event.

Speaker Series: The First Chinese Woman to Vote
2019-10-19 18:00 - 19:00
10/19 Speaker Series
The Story of Tye Leung:
The First Chinese Woman to Vote

Join us to explore the fascinating history of Tye Leung, the very first Chinese American woman to become a federal civil servant at the famous Angel Island Immigration Station and the first Chinese American woman to ever vote in a US presidential election. Ted Schulze will trace the life of Tye, from her infamous days among San Francisco’s Barbary Coast to her quiet life as a loving grandmother. Schulze will also look at the life of her husband Charles Schulze, whose father came from Europe to seek his fortune in a tiny Nevada mining town. Her story is also one of forbidden love, as her illegal interracial marriage compromised her and her white husband’s government career. That did not stop Tye and her husband, Charles, from having a loving marriage with 4 children, and a continued series of fascinating experiences. Tye was an advocate for women’s rights and she is a designated Women’s History Month Honoree by the National Women’s History Project.
Ted Schulze is Tye’s grandson, and has done considerable research on Leung’s life, family history, and accomplishments. Schulze is recently retired from Xerox and is a dedicated member of the FOCC Trail Crew and a proud to volunteer of the Topside Animal Care crew at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. He lives with his wife Amy, in San Rafael.

Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Location: China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park

$5 fee. 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.

Junior Ranger Program: Coyotes, Bugs & Scat!
2019-10-19 11:00 - 12:30
Oct 19th
Junior Ranger Program
Coyote Tails, Condo Spiders & Scat!
Earn your Jr. Ranger Badge and learn about the life of coyotes and their habitat. We will also look at local bugs and meet other amazing creatures that live along the trail.
Using simple science observation tools, children will discover the animal and insect life of the area.

Date: Saturday October 19
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Turtleback Trailhead
Directions will be provided in an email response.
Age: Best for ages 8-10
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.

Indigenous Miwok Walk
2019-10-19 10:00 - 12:00
Oct 19th
Honoring Native Californians:
Miwok Life at China Camp
John Tayaba of the Miwok tribe performs with other dancers during the annual Indigenous People’s Thanksgiving Sunrise Ceremony on Alcaraz Island. 2007. AP Photo/Craig Young

This walk is a continuation of a previous Miwok program from August. eIndigenous coastal Miwok people have lived and thrived in the China Camp area for over 5000 years. Before Spanish settlers forced the native population off of 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: October 19th
Time: 10am-noon
Location: Backranch Meadows Entrance Gate.

This event is free. 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
2019-10-19 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of trail repairs. We’ll be continuing our work on Shoreline Trail, rebuilding it to state standards, compacting the tread, replacing split rail fencing and wattling the edge. The work will be moderately strenuous, and we’ll be working around large equipment.
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.
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.

ADVISORY: ROAD CLOSURE- Marin Triathlon
2019-10-19 07:30 - 10:30

Terra Linda High School Cross Country Race
2019-10-17 15:00 - 19:00
Terra Linda High School will hold their cross country race at Miwok Meadows picnic area. The event will go from 3-7pm.
150 runners and spectators expected. Expect increased vehicle traffic and foot traffic on the trails.

Full Moon Tai Chi
2019-10-13 18:30 - 19:30
Full Moon Tai Chi

Join Friends of China Camp for an exclusive Full Moon Tai Chi class in China Camp State Park. Instructor David Lam will lead us through a gentle moving meditation as the full moon rises and casts glittering light across the bay. Registration fills up fast; you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event!

Date: Oct 13th, 2019
Time: 6:30pm sharp-7:30pm
Admission: $20 per person

Space is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to chinacamp.programs@gmail.com or (415)456-0766. You will be notified if the event is cancelled. Please bring warm clothing and a flashlight.

Naturalist Hike: Back Ranch Meadows
2019-10-12 09:30 - 11:30

Migratory Bird Walk
2019-10-12 08:00 - 10:00
Oct 12th Migratory 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. If you are an advanced birder, you are welcome to come and enjoy the outing.

This month we will explore the migratory birds that will be passing through China Camp as they head south for winter. 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 migratory birds of the oak woodland and marsh habitats, seeing Rufus and Allan’s hummingbirds, Ash Throated Flycatchers, 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, October 12th
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.

This event is free. 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.

A Sense of Wonder Toddler Program
2019-10-06 09:00 - 10:00
Oct 6th
Exploration & A Sense of Wonder Program
For Preschoolers Ages 3-5
This is an ongoing monthly program 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, Oct 6th, 2019
Time: 9am – 10am
Location: China Camp Point Picnic Area, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in an 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).

This is a free event. 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: Salt Marsh Exploration
2019-10-05 09:00 - 10:30
Junior Ranger Program
Secrets of the Salt Marsh

Earn your Jr. Ranger Badge exploring China Camp’s salt marsh and the birds, fish, sharks, crabs and other critters in this exciting and mysterious habitat.

We’ll do fun scientific experiments and sharpen our observational skills (be prepared to get your feet wet!)
We’ll discuss things that threaten our marsh and how we can protect it!

Date: Saturday October 5
Time: 9:00 – 10:30
Location: China Camp Point, 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael
Directions will be provided in email response.
Age: Best for ages 6-10
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

This is a free event. 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.

FOOTRACE: Middle School Cross Country Race
2019-10-03 15:00 - 18:00
San Dominico Middle school will be having a Cross Country footrace on October 3rd, beginning from the Group campsite at Backranch Meadows from 3pm-6pm. Please note that there will be increased foot traffic and vehicle traffic in the park during that time.

Naturalist Book Club
2019-09-29 19:00 - 20:00
Naturalist Book Club

Join us as we discuss Stephen Kellart’s captivating book- Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World.
An eloquent explanation of why human beings need to connect with nature and what is lost when they are disconnected from the natural world
Human health and well-being are inextricably linked to nature; our connection to the natural world is part of our biological inheritance. In this engaging book, a pioneer in the field of biophilia—the study of human beings’ inherent affinity for nature—sets forth the first full account of nature’s powerful influence on the quality of our lives. Stephen Kellert asserts that our capacities to think, feel, communicate, create, and find meaning in life all depend upon our relationship to nature. And yet our increasing disconnection and alienation from the natural world reflect how seriously we have undervalued its important role in our lives…Kellert’s moving book provides exactly what is needed now: a fresh understanding of how much our essential humanity relies on being a part of the natural world.
Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book.

Date: September 29th
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.

FOOTRACE: Tamalpa Runners
2019-09-29 08:00 - 12:00
Tamalpa Runners will have a footrace with 150 runners on September 29th from 8am-noon. Please be advised of the increased vehicle and foot traffic during that time.

Click here for more details.

Movies in the Park: Brigadoon
2019-09-28 19:00 - 20:00
MOVIES IN THE PARK
September 28th
Brigadoon

This classic 1954 film which features Hollywood heartthrobs Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse is a romantic musical about two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland who become lost. They encounter a small village, not on the map, called Brigadoon, in which people harbor a mysterious secret, and behave as if they were still living two hundred years in the past.
Come out for this exciting outdoor film under the night sky. S, snacks and popcorn will be provided!

Date: Saturday, September 28th
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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.

Naturalist Hike- Glenwood
2019-09-28 09:30 - 11:30
September
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.

9/7 Back Ranch Meadows Entrance Gate– 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 400 ft elevation gain.
9/14 Knight Drive Trailhead- 9:30am: Intermediate, 3 miles, 100 ft elevation gain.
9/21 Turtleback Trailhead– 9:30am: Easy, 3 miles, 50 ft elevation gain.
9/28 Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct. (to Gold Hill Fire Rd.) 9:30am Challenging, 3 miles 1000 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.

Speaker Series: Natural Seasonal Changes
2019-09-21 18:30 - 19:30
September 21st
Speaker Series: Wheel of the Seasons
Observe the yearly ebb and flow of our local wildlife with naturalist Sharon Barnett

Have you witnessed Endangered Coho Salmon spawning in our local creeks? Did you know thousands of migratory Vaux’s Swifts funnel into the old chimneys at McNear’s Brickyard, right here in San Rafael? Would you like to know when the height of the mating and pupping season is for the Northern Elephant Seal? Join Naturalist and Educator, Sharon Barnett on a journey through the seasons to discover local natural phenomena.
Well known to children as “Sharon Heron”, Sharon has taught environmental education for over 20 years in Marin and internationally. She earned an MS Education degree at Dominican University; she is the lower school Science Specialist at Marin Country Day School and the Hiking Marin Trails instructor for College of Marin.

Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
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
2019-09-21 09:30 - 10:30
