Volunteer Park Maintenance

Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael) and look for a group... Read more »

SAN PEDRO ROAD CLOSURE: Marin Triathlon

Please be advised that San Pedro Road will be closed from Peacock Drive to the Back Ranch Meadows entrance gate on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., due to the Marin Triathlon and 1/2 Marathon. Park facilities along San Pedro Road will be... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

It’s the spookiest time of year, when bats, owls, and other creatures of the night take on a different light. But are they really that scary? Join this special Halloween-themed Junior Rangers program to discover how our nocturnal residents—especially ones with wings—aren’t scary at all, but actually have awesome super... Read more »

Free

CANCELED: Hunter Moon Hike

We are sorry to inform you that due to the emphasized high wind warnings from Marin County, and the Red Flag Warning issued today, our hike lead has decided the safest option is to cancel tonight's Program. If you would like more information, please visit the following link: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.9931&lon=-122.5013 Thank you for your engagement with China... Read more »

SAN PEDRO ROAD CLOSURE: Marin County 1/2 Marathon

Please be advised that San Pedro Road will be closed from Peacock Drive to the Back Ranch Meadows entrance gate on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., due to the Marin Triathlon and 1/2 Marathon. Park facilities along San Pedro Road will be... Read more »

October Naturalist’s Book Club

How are scientists, farmers, and foodies helping heal our planet’s soil? Join us as we dig our hands into author Kristin Ohlson’s fascinating book, The Soil Will Save Us. Summary from author Kristin Ohlson’s website: “The granddaughter of farmers and the daughter of avid gardeners, Ohlson has long had an... Read more »

Free

Volunteer Work Day

Join us for a morning of park maintenance. The tasks are variable and range in difficulty from easy to a good work out. No need to sign up; just meet at the maintenance area next to the Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael) and look for a group... Read more »

Junior Ranger Program: Mix and Match

Back Ranch Meadows Campground

When is a turkey not a turkey, or a crab not a crab? And when might a roly poly show up on your dinner plate? Discover the plants and animals at China Camp that share similar names or characteristics, but are often very different. See which critters, creepy crawlies, and... Read more »

Free

Volunteers in China Camp (VICC) Program

China Camp Village 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

The next VICC program will take place in the Village Museum on Sunday, November 5, at 10 a.m. The program is approximately 1.5 hrs and is mandatory for new volunteers or volunteers who have have worked 15 hours or more. Park Manager, Chris Young, alongside other Senior Leadership will be... Read more »

Free

Volunteer Work Day

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Join us for a morning of park maintenance. There’s always a variety of tasks—trail grooming, fence mending, log splitting, litter pickup, and so much more. No previous experience needed—we’ll teach you! Difficulty ranges from easy to a good work out. Meet at the maintenance area next to the China Camp... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day

Join us for a morning of making the park look beautiful. There’s always plenty to do—trail grooming, fence mending, log splitting, litter pickup, and so much more. Join us and make a difference! No previous experience needed. Difficulty ranges from easy to a good work out. No long-term commitment required—but... Read more »

Volunteer Work Day–CANCELED

China Camp Ranger Station 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA, United States

Join us for a morning of making the park look beautiful. There’s always plenty to do—trail grooming, fence mending, log splitting, litter pickup, and so much more. Join us and make a difference! No previous experience needed. Difficulty ranges from easy to a good work out. No long-term commitment required—but... Read more »