Friends of China Camp Listen—does the park seem quieter to you? That might be because by mid-January, only our year-round, nonmigratory birds are here to tweet, chirp, and caw. It’s a big drop in birds, with only 30 percent of the summer population still flitting and flapping here come deep winter. Our non-migratory birds... Read more »
DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Join us for a morning of making the park look beautiful, and reduce fire fuels. We will focus on removal of invasive French and Scotch Broom plants and trail grooming. Join us and make a difference! No previous experience needed. Difficulty... Read more »
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 »
Due to weather predictions, this work day has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 25, 9 a.m. to noon. 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... Read more »
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 »
Join us for an invigorating hike to witness the rise of the first full moon of the new year. This month’s “Wolf Moon” got its name from wolves that would howl on cold wintry nights. To take in incredible views of this breathtaking moonrise, we’ll climb some 500 feet following... Read more »
January’s Book Club reading, The Gene, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee, drives home in this lucid and intimate book about the profound relevance of the history and future of biology in our lives. Summary from the author’s website: “THE GENE: An Intimate History . . . is the... Read more »
Enjoy a morning in the park making a difference. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes,... Read more »
DUE TO WEATHER PREDICTIONS, THIS EVENT WAS MOVED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 30.
THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED HEAVY RAINFALL AND WINDS. Begin February in an unforgettable way. Come enjoy the early-morning beauty of our tidal wetlands as the sun comes up over San Pablo Bay. We’ll follow our easy, ADA-accessible Turtle Back Nature Trail; bring binoculars to spy waterfowl... Read more »
Special work day with co-sponsors California State Parks Foundation! Enjoy a morning making a difference in the park. Our weekly maintenance days tackle a host of jobs large and small, so there’s something for everyone. You don’t need to be a weightlifter or a construction worker to help out, in... Read more »
How do we know that we all evolved from other animals that once roamed the earth? What is evolution anyway? This month, bring your kids to learn about the amazing discoveries that help us understand how plants and animals have changed over time. We’ll start with a very special appearance... Read more »
