Naturalist Book Club

BOOKS UNDER THE BOWER Monthly Book Club at China Camp State Park   Join us for our monthly nature book club as we discuss Mozart’s Starling by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. A charming story of Mozart and his pet starling, along with a natural history of the bird. On May 27th,... Read more »

China Camp Annual Meeting

Friends of China Camp Annual Community Meeting   Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:00AM At the Peacock Gap Club House, 333 Biscayne Drive, San Rafael You are invite to the Friends of China Camp's Annual Community Meeting to learn what FOCC has accomplished in the past year and what it hopes to accomplish in coming years. Learn about our... Read more »

Sunday Hiking Program

  GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Explore China Camp With a Naturalist Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.   Join naturalist  Harold Hirsch for guided Sunday morning hikes at China Camp. Most hikes range from easy to... Read more »

REGISTRATION FULL- Village Talk: BATS!!!

THIS TALK CURRENTLY HAS A FULL REGISTRATION AND SIGN-UPS ARE WAITLIST ONLY November’s Village Talk NorCal Bats Who are  masters of echolocation and the only mammals that can legitimately fly? BATS! Friends of China Camp is pleased to welcome special guest appearances of LIVE California native bats to this month’s... Read more »

CANCELLED Park Champions Work Day

Poor air quality has caused us to cancel.   Please join us for our next work day, date TBD, but probably mid January.   Thank you to all our loyal volunteers.  

CANCELLED: Sunday Hiking Program

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY IN THE BAY AREA.    GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Explore China Camp With a Naturalist Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.   Join naturalist  Harold... Read more »

Turtleback Trail Hike for Families!

 GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Explore China Camp With a Naturalist Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join naturalist Susan Edwards as we uncover the secrets of the Heart of China Camp: Turtleback trail. We'll start... Read more »

CANCELLED: Village Talk: King Tides!

THIS TALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. (The Village museum is not waterproof and we have sensitive electrical equipment!)   Monthly Village Talk National Estuarine Research Reserve Presents: King Tides Saturday, December 15th, 2018 Location: China Camp Village Museum Time: 4:30pm -5:30pm Come to China Camp State Park to... Read more »

Sunday Naturalist Hike

  GUIDED HIKING PROGRAM Explore China Camp With a Naturalist Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See amazing views of the park. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay. Join naturalist Harold Hirsch for a Sunday morning hike at China Camp.  Please bring appropriate hiking gear, warm clothing water,... Read more »

WAITLIST ONLY: King Tide Hike!

THe EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL- WAITLIST ONLY Flooded with Science and Seawater: A guided nature walk at China Camp State Park during a King Tide Date: Sunday, December 23rd Start time: 11:30 am End time: 1:30 pm AND Date: Monday, January 21st Start time: 11:00 am End time: 1:00 pm... Read more »

New Years Day Hike!

New Years Day Hike! Ring in the New Year with the beauty and splendor of China Camp!   Join Friends of China Camp for an easy- yet invigorating- hike among beautiful woodlands and scenic vistas. Breathe fresh air, observe the verdant greenery of new winter growth, and celebrate the year... Read more »

Park Champion Work Morning – new plan

Because of the weather, we won't be using heavy equipment to rebuild trails, but we still have a lot to do: groom trails, clear culverts, document trail signage, locate social trails and identify areas that need work such as repair of split rail. We may also be clearing fallen trees... Read more »