• BIRDING WALK: Getting ready for fall

    August is a season of transition: nesting has ended, fledglings are taking to the air, and migrants—half of the bird population—are feeding furiously and building fat reserves before beginning their journey south to warmer climates. It’s a great time of year to see a broad spectrum of birds in the park, and... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »

  • Heritage Day Festival

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

    China Camp’s signature festival is back! Watch the historic China Camp Village come alive with thunderous drumming, shimmering costumes, and the wide smiles of Chinese lions. Snack on steamed buns, play mahjong, and enjoy performances of traditional music. Kids’ activities include building toy boats and making dragon kites—perfect for our breezy shoreline. This event... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »

  • FULL MOON HIKE: The Sturgeon Moon

    Here’s your chance to take part in an unforgettable evening experience: watching the full moon rise above the bay from an exclusive vantage point at China Camp. This month’s celestial showstopper is called the Sturgeon Moon, a name derived from Algonquin and other tribes in the Northeastern U.S., who knew... Read more »

  • NATURALIST BOOKCLUB: How Flowers Made Our World

    After reading this month’s book club pick you may never look at a bouquet the same way again. In How Flowers Made Our World DavidHaskell gives us a fascinating read, shedding light on the importance of flowers and their role as key architects of our planet’s ecology. From the publisher’s website: “We live... Read more »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »

  • Give-back morning at China Camp

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

    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 »