Friends of China Camp

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,... Read more »

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,... Read more »

Thriving communities of little beings are hidden right before our eyes. Tiny creatures dominate the sky and burrow deep in the earth. Some even work in highly organized teams to build impressive cities of their own. Who are these mysterious creatures? Insects! For this month’s Junior Ranger Program, your little... 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 »

Celebrate California State Parks Week_--with special events at parks all over the state, including China Camp State Park, from June 12 to 16. Come meet two of the park’s nocturnal avian species. Can you guess who they might be? Owls, that's hoo-hoo! Experts from the nonprofit All About Owls will... Read more »

Celebrate California State Parks Week_–with special events at parks all over the state, including China Camp State Park, from June 12 to 16. Meet three of WildCare’s rescued, non-releasable, wild animals and learn about their unique adaptations in this hour-long presentation. Experts from WildCare, our region’s wildlife rescue and rehab... Read more »

Celebrate California State Parks Week_--with special events at parks all over the state, including China Camp State Park, from June 12 to 16. Nourish your health and well-being with a twilight yoga class presented by Hot Yoga Republic. The class will take place along the shoreline at China Camp Village.... Read more »

It’s true—some of life’s greatest challenges reap the best rewards. Case in point: the epic panoramic views you’ll earn after this month’s 1,000-foot ascent to the tip of the San Pedro hills. Kick off summer with one of China Camp’s most challenging hikes and enjoy stunning views of the sparkling... Read more »

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,... Read more »

From a dazzling vantage point at one of China Camp Point’s bayside bluffs, you're invited to partake in our full moon summer solstice celebration. We will set up our telescope to get an up-close look at June’s “Strawberry Moon,” so called because it occurs during the height of berry season,... Read more »

Summertime is go time in China Camp’s tidal wetlands. Plants grow lush and full; baby birds hatch; tiny fish thrive in the channels. Learn about this boom season on an informative walk following Turtle Back Nature Trail, offering some of the park’s best views of our ultra-productive and important “pickleweed... Read more »

During this month's birding walk, we will scan the bay and marshland in search of shorebirds, including sandpipers, ducks, gulls, egrets, and majestic great blue herons. Among the most challenging species to identify are newly-fledged gulls. These newbies are undergoing a remarkable four-year transformation, with the color of their plumage... Read more »

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,... Read more »

During June’s Naturalist Book Club, we will discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by critically acclaimed local author, Amy Tan, who also shows off her impressive illustration skills in this memorable book. Excerpt from the publisher’s website: “Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage... Read more »