Friends of China Camp January 26th Naturalist Book Club Join us as we discuss Laura Cunningham’s captivating book- A State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California. “Vernal pools, protected lagoons, grassy hills rich in bunchgrasses and, where the San Francisco Bay is today, ancient bison and mammoths roaming a vast grassland. Through the use... Read more »
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... Read more »
Junior Ranger Program Owl Exploration Who’s hoo-ing at China Camp? Owls, that’s hoo! Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we learn about owls and their favorite foods. Have you ever wondered what these predator birds eat for dinner? In this program we will dissect owl pellets and discover what... Read more »
THE REGIstration for this event is full. please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist. Jan 12 & Feb 9th KING TIDE HIKES Celebrate winter with a beautiful short hike and lots of science at China Camp State Park. Join scientist and educator Sarah... Read more »
Miwok Walk 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 survived within the landscape, their clothing, diet, what they used for medicine, and some of their common cultural practices. It... Read more »
Monthly Village Talk Marine Mammal Center Join Friends of China Camp for February's edition of our Speaker Series. This month, Laura Gill from the Marine Mammal Center will be our guest speaker. The Marine Mammal Center advances global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.... Read more »
Oak Forest Naturalist Hike Curious about the quirks of Quercus? Join us for this stimulating hike as we explore the science and ecology of local oak trees of the bay area. As primary producers, these organisms are the center of life in an oak woodland forest. These nutrient powerhouses... Read more »
February 23rd Naturalist Book Club Join us as we discuss John Marzluff ’s captivating book- In the Company of Crows and Ravens From the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, from the works of Shakespeare to those of Mark Twain, there is clear evidence that... Read more »
March 7th Birding Walk Click here to reserve your space. 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... Read more »
March 15th Wildflower Naturalist Hike Click here to reserve your space. The lily family, Liliaceae, represents over 4000 species of plants, many of which produce exquisite inflorescence. Join naturalist Harold Hirsch on an exploratory hike to observe species in this family that are found at China Camp among other spring... Read more »
This event has been cancelled due to public health concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The California State Parks administration has issued an order stating that for events under 250 people, participants will need to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. The nature of this event prohibits the conditions needed... Read more »
This event has been cancelled by the shelter-in-place directive issued by the county of marin. for more information click here. March 21st Miwok Walk Click here to reserve your space. Join naturalist Jerry Coe for an educational walk as he discusses the pre-colonial settlements of the coastal Miwok people at... Read more »
