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Naturalist Book Club

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.... Read more »

Intro to Birding: Part 2

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... Read more »

Hiking Program: Back Ranch Meadows

  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... Read more »

Naturalist Book Club

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.  ... Read more »

EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE

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... Read more »

Village Talk: Geology

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... Read more »

Easter Turtleback Hike for Kids!

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... Read more »

Hiking Program: Knight Drive

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.... Read more »

Naturalist Walk- Backranch Meadows

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... Read more »

Mothers Day Family Bird Walk

  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... Read more »