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SUMMARY:Give-Back Morning at China Camp—CANCELED DUE TO FORECAST OF RAIN
DESCRIPTION: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 fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes\, sizes\, ages\, and abilities volunteering at the park. But there are things that our volunteers have in common: a willingness to pitch in and work together\, a healthy sense of humor\, and desire to help the park. \nWhether you’re a newbie or experienced\, pitch in to keep the park safe and beautiful. There’s 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\, long-sleeve shirt\, sturdy hiking shoes or boots\, and sun glasses or other eye protection are recommended. Ages 14 and up (under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Please leave your four-legged friends at home\, as no pets are allowed on our trails. \nIf you are volunteering as a group of 5 or more\, please contact our team coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. This helps us plan for tools and supplies. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp/
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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SUMMARY:Late-spring Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:As warmer weather approaches\, the final months of spring offer a last chance to enjoy the season’s wildflowers. On this hike\, we will follow a meandering trail through an oak woodland forest in search of beautiful bloomers such as blue brodiaea\, violet ground iris\, white toyon blossoms\, delicate rein orchids\, and more. Join naturalist Harold Hirsch as he discusses local flora\, geology\, and other cool facts. \nWear sturdy hiking shoes\, dress for the weather\, and bring a filled water bottle. Walking poles and cell phone/cameras are suggested. Please remember\, pets are not allowed on our trails\, so please leave your four-legged family members at home. \nNOTE: Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. so we can start the hike at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Arriving early will allow time to check in—don’t be late or you’ll miss the fun.   \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Sunday\, May 5 \nTime: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.   \nLocation: Knight Drive Trailhead\, 351 Knight Dr\, San Rafael\, CA 94901  \nDifficulty: easy to moderate\, 3-mile round trip \nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: 8 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult  \nMaximum number: 20 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/late-spring-wildflower-hike/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T120000
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SUMMARY:Give-Back Morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes\, sizes\, ages\, and abilities volunteering at the park. But there are things that our volunteers have in common: a willingness to pitch in and work together\, a healthy sense of humor\, and desire to help the park. \nWhether you’re a newbie or experienced\, pitch in to keep the park safe and beautiful. There’s 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\, long-sleeve shirt\, sturdy hiking shoes or boots\, and sun glasses or other eye protection are recommended. Ages 14 and up (under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Please leave your four-legged friends at home\, as no pets are allowed on our trails. \nIf you are volunteering as a group of 5 or more\, please contact our team coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. This helps us plan for tools and supplies. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-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:20240515T090000
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SUMMARY:Give-Back Morning at China Camp
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! \nIf you are volunteering as a group of 5 or more\, please contact our team coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. This helps us plan for tools and supplies. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nLocation: The maintenance area next to China Camp Ranger Station (101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael) \nTime: Meet promptly at 9 a.m. \nWhat to bring: 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\, long-sleeve shirt\, sturdy hiking shoes or boots\, sun glasses or other eye protection are recommended. \nAges: Ages 14 and up (minors ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). \nNO REGISTRATION NEEDED… JUST SHOW UP!
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-3/
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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SUMMARY:Guided Bird Walk: Magnificent Migrants
DESCRIPTION:Spring heralds a flurry of feathers at China Camp\, drawing birding enthusiasts to the park from far and wide. During our May birding walk\, we’ll be on the lookout for new arrivals such as Pacific-slope flycatchers\, Western tanagers\, Wilson’s warblers\, and black-headed grosbeaks. We’ll keep watch for resident species too\, including great blue herons and Western bluebirds.  \nHike leader Jerry Coe will discuss how to learn bird calls and songs\, as well as the four essential keys to identifying birds in the field: color\, size and shape\, behavior\, and habitat.  \nBring binoculars\, a filled water bottle\, and snacks. Dress in layers for changeable weather and wear appropriate walking shoes.  \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, May 18 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.   \nLocation: Turtle Back Trailhead \n  \nDifficulty: easy\, 2-mile round trip \nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: 8 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult  \nADA accessible: yes \nMaximum number: 20 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/guided-bird-walk-magnificent-migrants/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Wild Moms
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Mother’s Day this month\, May’s Junior Ranger program will focus on some of the hardest workers among China Camp’s wildland creatures: wildlife moms! Your little ones will learn about the maternal caretaking habits of creatures like dusky-footed woodrats\, raccoons\, and woodpeckers. These woodland moms demonstrate resilience and devotion as they busily craft nests and dens\, and gather and store food to increase the chances of survival for their offspring.  \nDress your pint-size naturalists in layers for changeable weather\, and bring snacks\, a filled water bottle\, a smile\, and a spirit of adventure. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, May 18 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Campground \nDifficulty: easy\, ¾-mile walk \nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: ages 7 to 9; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nADA accessible: no \nMaximum number of attendees: 15 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-moms-of-the-woodlands/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T192113Z
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SUMMARY:Give-Back Morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION: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 fact we’ve got men and women of all shapes\, sizes\, ages\, and abilities volunteering at the park. But there are things that our volunteers have in common: a willingness to pitch in and work together\, a healthy sense of humor\, and desire to help the park. \nWhether you’re a newbie or experienced\, pitch in to keep the park safe and beautiful. There’s 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\, long-sleeve shirt\, sturdy hiking shoes or boots\, and sun glasses or other eye protection are recommended. Ages 14 and up (under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). Please leave your four-legged friends at home\, as no pets are allowed on our trails. \nIf you are volunteering as a group of 5 or more\, please contact our team coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. This helps us plan for tools and supplies. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-4/
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:20240524T211000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240524T233000
DTSTAMP:20260506T101726
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Spring has brought an abundance of grandeur to the park. The hills are covered in a lush carpet of flowers and greenery\, colorful migratory birds perform acrobatic feats in the air\, and (we hope!) rainclouds part long enough to display luminous lunar spectacles in clear skies. Enjoy these wonders and more during this month’s full moon hike. We will ascend to a vantage point to view May’s “Flower Moon” as it crests over the East Bay hills near the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge. The “Flower Moon” is named for—you guessed it—the season’s plentiful wildflowers. \nThis hike follows a winding trail to a breathtaking 500-foot overlook. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and layer up for a late-spring evening. Remember your essentials: a flashlight or headlamp\, a filled water bottle\, and a camera or smartphone to capture this enchanting lunar display. \nNOTE: Arrive by 9 p.m. to check in; hike starts promptly at 9:10 p.m. for a 10:10 p.m. moonrise.  \n  \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Friday\, May 24 \nTime:  9:10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: moderate to challenging; 4 miles round trip with 500-ft. elevation gain \nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 12 and up; under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \n  \nRESERVE NOW \n  \nPhoto: Steve Ziman
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-27/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T101726
CREATED:20240420T201108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T160758Z
UID:6876-1716750000-1716753600@friendsofchinacamp.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This month we will discuss California Against the Sea – Visions for our Vanishing Coastline by Rosanna Xia. In this compelling book\, Xia outlines how The Golden State’s complex economic\, political\, and social dynamics pose challenges—and potential solutions—to an ongoing struggle to confront an impending future haunted by rising seas. \nExcerpt from Heyday publisher website:  \nAlong California’s 1\,200-mile coastline\, the overheated Pacific Ocean is rising and pressing in\, imperiling both wildlife and the maritime towns and cities that 27 million people call home. In California Against the Sea\, Los Angeles Times coastal reporter Rosanna Xia asks: As climate chaos threatens the places we love so fiercely\, will we finally grasp our collective capacity for change? Xia\, a Pulitzer Prize finalist\, investigates the impacts of engineered landscapes\, the market pressures of development\, and the ecological activism and political scrimmages that have carved our contemporary coastline—and foretell even greater changes to our shores… Through graceful reportage\, she charts how the decisions we make today will determine where we go tomorrow: headlong into natural disaster\, or toward an equitable refashioning of coastal stewardship.  \n  \nDate: Sunday\, May 26 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.   \nLocation: online meeting; details emailed with registration confirmation \nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAges: 12 and up \nMaximum attendees: 25 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-33/
LOCATION:CA
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