Friends of China Camp As ancient as it is stunning and mysterious, the night sky is surely one of humanity's oldest sources of wonder. Join Kathryn Daskal, a retired ranger for the National Park Service, to explore the resplendent night sky on a dark, moonless night. Kathryn will delve into the science of astronomy,... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
July is one of the most anticipated months for shorebird migration. Along China Camp Beach, we’ll be on the lookout for assorted shorebirds, such as marbled godwits (shown here), plus belted kingfishers and Western and least sandpipers. We’ll also be on the lookout for a variety of duck species, as well... Read more »
Do something special this Saturday. Join other dedicated volunteers like you to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildlife in China Camp State Park. This event, cosponsored by the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF), will focus on fire-fuel reduction, removing invasive weeds and dead vegetation. No special skills needed; just bring... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Is your pint-size explorer always turning over rocks, making discoveries, and asking questions? Then he or she will love this mini-adventure, a kid-friendly ramble around our campground. Along the way, we will keep an eye out for baby animals and their homes, such as white-tailed deer fawns and turkey chicks,... Read more »
Join a lively, engaging, and interactive presentation about the history of China Camp. As a program participant, you’ll get the chance to join in the fun, taking on a speaking role as part of the experience. Bring your own fixings for s’mores after the presentation (we’ll bring stakes for roasting... Read more »
In this month’s fascinating book, Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness, author Peter Godfrey-Smith tells a bold new story of how subjective experience crept into being—how nature became aware of itself. The book's story largely occurs in the ocean, where animals first appeared. Tracking the mind’s fitful development, and focusing... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Join us for this popular China Camp hike to catch the monthly moonrise. This month’s full moon, named because it rises in the season when male deer are just starting to show off their velvet-covered antlers, will hopefully be a summer stunner (if it’s not fogged out). Starting our hike at dusk, we’ll climb the ridge above... Read more »
