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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 of people in orange shirts. Minimum age is 14. Minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt\, and bring work gloves and filled water bottles. \nIf you would like to receive a weekly email about upcoming volunteer work events\, sign up on our Get Involved page.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-park-maintenance-11/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T120000
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Mix and Match
DESCRIPTION: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 other organisms you can match on this fun morning of exploration and learning. \nBring water\, snacks\, curiosity\, and smiles. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Registration is required. \nDate: Saturday: November 4\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nMeeting location: Back Ranch Meadows Campground\nDifficulty: Easy (ADA accessible)\nAges: 7 to 9 with parent or responsible adult\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER HERE \nIllustration: Suzanne Mirviss
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-mix-and-match/
LOCATION:Back Ranch Meadows Campground
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteers in China Camp (VICC) Program
DESCRIPTION:The next VICC program will take place in the Village Museum on Sunday\, November 5\, at 10 a.m.  \nThe 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 reviewing the following information: \n  \n\nOrientation overview\nCSP & China Camp: Past & Present\nThe vital role of volunteers in our park\nInsurance\nEmergency Procedures\nVolunteer Requirements and behavioral expectations\nLogging hours with BetterImpact\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a VICC and have not yet attended the Volunteers in China Camp training\, please join us for more information! \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteers-in-china-camp-vicc-program/
LOCATION:China Camp Village\, 100 China Camp Village Rd\, San Rafael\, CA\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T064911
CREATED:20231006T010700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T040347Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Bring work gloves and filled water bottles. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-maintenance-event-6/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231110T170000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves\, filled water bottles\, and a brown bag lunch to share with your fellow volunteers at China Camp Village after the event (one beverage courtesy of Friends of China Camp). Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day-6/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T064911
CREATED:20231006T035859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T235747Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day--CANCELED
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves and filled water bottles. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves\, filled water bottles\, and a brown bag lunch to share with your fellow volunteers at China Camp Village after the event (one beverage courtesy of Friends of China Camp). Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day-2/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231124T100000
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SUMMARY:Après Turkey Family Hike
DESCRIPTION:Instead of shopping on the busiest day of the year\, come stretch your legs in the beauty of China Camp. Our day-after-Thanksgiving Day hike will follow the easy Shoreline Trail to the enormous “Mother Oak Tree.” Along the way we will look for the bright red berries of toyon (assuming red-breasted robins haven’t gobbled them up for their own Thanksgiving feast). We’ll also be on the lookout for the fluffy\, wind-borne seeds tipping the branches of coyote bush\, bright yellow leaves of big-leaf maple\, crimson honeysuckle berries\, and other signs of the changing seasons. \nEvent may be canceled due to rain or high winds. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Registration is required. Pets are not allowed on our trails\, so please leave your four-legged family members at home. \nDate: Friday\, November 24\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nLocation: China Camp Village upper parking area\nDifficulty: Easy to moderate; 2.5-mile mostly flat round trip\nAge: 8 and up (ages 8 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult)\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/apres-turkey-family-hike/
LOCATION:China Camp Village Point parking lot
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T100000
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SUMMARY:November Birding Hike: end of fall migration
DESCRIPTION:Nearly three out of four species of birds spread their wings and fly away to different climes when autumn arrives and days turn colder. This month marks the end of the great fall migration. Here in Northern California\, the flooded rice fields of the Central Valley and surrounding farm fields fill with ducks\, geese\, and other waterfowl that have left the Arctic or other northern locales to winter in our warmer climate. Many waterfowl stop in the waters around China Camp on their way to wintering grounds. We will look for them and other species on this month’s birding hike. \nAll levels of birding ability are welcome. We’ll review how to use bird guides\, checklists\, and binoculars\, and we’ll go over the keys ways to identify birds in the field. This month\, we’ll pay special attention to China Camp’s six basic habitats. Though more than 850 species of birds live in North America\, only some 15 species live in each specific habitat—a great bit of information when trying to narrow down what species you’re seeing in the field. \nEvent may be canceled due to rain or high winds. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Registration is required. \nDate: Saturday\, November 25\nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nLocation: Turtle Back parking area\nDifficulty: Easy\, 1.5-mile walk\nAges: 12 and up with parent or responsible adult\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW \nPhoto: Bewick’s wren by Jerry Coe
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/november-birding-hike-end-of-fall-migration/
LOCATION:Turtle Back Trailhead
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T064911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172426Z
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SUMMARY:November Naturalist’s Book Club
DESCRIPTION:In this month’s reading selection\, esteemed planetary geologist Erik Asphaug explores why the moon’s two sides are markedly different: the far side is mountainous\, the near side has plains created by lava. In this exhilarating read\, Asphaug takes us on a tour through the farthest reaches of our galaxy and of time itself to find out why our celestial satellite has such extraordinary geology. \nSummary from publisher Harper Academic: \n“An astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world’s most innovative planetary geologists. \nFourteen billion years ago\, the universe exploded into being\, creating galaxies and stars. Planets formed out of the leftover dust and gas that coalesced into larger and larger bodies orbiting around each star. In a sort of heavenly survival of the fittest\, planetary bodies smashed into each other until solar systems emerged. Curiously\, instead of being relatively similar in terms of composition\, the planets in our solar system\, and the comets\, asteroids\, satellites and rings\, are bewitchingly distinct. So\, too\, the halves of our moon.” \nDate: Sunday\, November 26\nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nVenue: Online meeting; details emailed with your registration confirmation.\nCost: Free (donations appreciated) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/november-naturalists-book-club/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T183000
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CREATED:20231115T183452Z
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SUMMARY:November Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:As we count down to the Winter Solstice (December 21)\, the Beaver Moon will rise in our night sky. This full moon is said to get its name from the busyness of beavers this time of year\, as they bolster up their dams and lodges in preparation for winter. We may not have beavers at the park\, but we can still enjoy the stunning sight of November’s full moon as it rises above the East Bay Hills! \nPlease wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress in layers for changeable weather and a crisp\, cool evening. Bring a fully charged flashlight or headlamp\, water\, and your camera. Pets are not allowed on our trails\, so please leave your critters at home. \nNOTE: The hike begins sharply at 4 p.m. for a 5 p.m. moonrise. Please arrive early to check in\, and don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun. This event may be canceled due to overcast skies\, rain or high winds. Registration is required. \nDate: Monday: November 27\nTime: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nDifficulty: Moderate with 500-ft. elevation gain: 4 miles round trip\nMeeting location: China Camp Ranger Station\nAges: 10+ (ages 10 – 17 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult)\nCost: Free (sliding scale donations appreciated) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/november-full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of China Camp":MAILTO:Info@friendsofchinacamp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T064911
CREATED:20231114T211335Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION: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 we hope you come again! \nMeet promptly at 9 a.m. in the maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael). Bring work gloves and filled water bottles. Long pants and long-sleeve shirt with sturdy hiking shoes or boots recommended. Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/volunteer-work-day-8/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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