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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 a filled water bottle. Wear long pants\, long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Sunglasses or other eye protection are recommended. 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. \nAges: 14 and up (ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). \nNO REGISTRATION NEEDED… JUST SHOW UP! \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-10/
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: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 a filled water bottle. Wear long pants\, long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Sunglasses or other eye protection are recommended. 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. \nAges: 14 and up (ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). \nNO REGISTRATION NEEDED… JUST SHOW UP! \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-11/
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:20240713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000831
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SUMMARY:Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:A flock of sanderlings shimmers across the water. Marbled godwits poke their long beaks into the mud. Snowy plovers and Western sandpipers scurry in ragged rows along the shoreline. July is peak time for shorebirds at China Camp\, and bird expert Jerry Coe will help you catch all the action during this month’s birding hike. In addition to “peeps” (the generic name for small sandpiper-type shorebirds) and larger waders\, we’ll be on the lookout for other birds that frequent the edges of the marsh\, such as dabbling and diving ducks\, ruby-crowned kinglets\, and Anna’s hummingbirds.  \nWear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a filled water bottle\, snacks\, and layers for changeable weather. Binoculars highly recommended. Please leave four-legged friends at home as our trails are not open to pets. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, July 13 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.   \nLocation: Bullhead Flat Parking Lot \nDifficulty: easy\, 1-mile round trip \nCost: free for 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: no \nMaximum number: 20 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/birding-walk-5/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T120000
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program: Animal Olympics
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Olympics have arrived at China Camp — Squirrels take the lead in arboreal gymnastics\, grasshoppers beat out the competition at the grassland long jump\, cormorants get a 10 out of 10 at the high dive\, and woodpeckers nab acorns and dodge interceptions at forest rugby.  \nWho’ll come out on top in this year’s Animal Olympics? During this month’s Junior Ranger Program\, your little explorers will engage in fun activities and learn about the extraordinary adaptations that allow our local critters to leave the competition in the dust. \n  \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, July 13 \nTime: 10 a.m. – noon \nMeeting Location: China Camp Village Beach \nDifficulty: easy\, ¾-mile walk \nCost: free for FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: 7 to 9; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nADA accessible: no \n  \nRESERVE NOW  \n  \nPhoto credit: Eastern gray squirrel by Ed Sweeney/Wikimedia Commons/CC 2.0
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-animal-olympics/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T123000
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SUMMARY:Trees of China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through China Camp’s upland forest to learn about the park’s diverse woodland ecosystem. Learn about the unique adaptations of majestic buckeyes\, elegant willows\, hardy manzanitas\, and grand coastal and valley oaks; some of these species serve as critical keystone species\, nurturing the landscape’s rich tapestry of life. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress in layers for warmer weather. Bring water and your camera/cell phone; walking poles optional.  Pets are not allowed on our trails\, so please leave your four-legged family members at home. \n  \nNOTE: Arrive by 9:45 a.m. to check in; hike starts at 10 a.m. sharp.  \nSpace is limited; registration required. Cancellations will be notified by email.  \nDate: Sunday\, July 14 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows Campground kiosk \nDifficulty: moderate\, 3-mile round trip hike; roughly 500-ft. altitude gain\, including some steep sections \nCost: free for FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: 10 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult  \nADA accessible: no \nMaximum number: 20 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/tree-discovery-hike/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T200000
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Night’s Dream wildlife walk
DESCRIPTION:Owl’s hoo-hoot. Hares hop out from the shadows. Raccoons prowl. Frogs sing to the stars. There’s magic in the park on soft summer evenings. On this easy\, flat walk we will stop\, look\, and listen for all the life that unfolds in the park as day turns to night. Guide Harriot Manley will shed light on the park’s animals and their special adaptations for nighttime.  \nWear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring a filled water bottle and layers for changeable weather. Binoculars are a plus. We won’t be out past dark but feel free to bring a headlamp or flashlight to light your way home. Leave four-legged friends at home as our trails are not open to pets. Space is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, July 16 \nTime: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nLocation: Miwok Meadows Trailhead \nDifficulty: flat and gently rolling\, 1.5-mile round-trip walk \nCost: free for FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: 8 and older (ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult) \nADA accessible: no \n  \nREGISTER NOW \n  \nblack-tailed jackrabbit by Scott Rheam/USFWS
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/midsummer-nights-dream-wildlife-walk/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T120000
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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. \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 a filled water bottle. Wear long pants\, long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Sunglasses or other eye protection are recommended. Please leave your four-legged friends at home\, as no pets are allowed on our trails. \nSpecial Brown-Bag Lunch Day\, Wednesday\, July 18: After our work morning\, bring your own lunch for an informal gathering with fellow volunteers at China Camp Village. Cold drinks provided by Friends of China Camp. \nAges: 14 and up (ages under 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-13/
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:20240721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T223000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:July’s full moon is named the “Buck Moon\,” commemorating the time of year when male deer\, who shed their antlers in early spring\, start to show off a new velvety rack. We hope to see some dashing stags on our 3-mile round-trip hike that follows a winding trail to a breathtaking 500-foot overlook\, offering us a superb view of the moon as it rises over the East Bay hills and the sparkling bay. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring hiking poles\, a filled water bottle\, a camera or smartphone\, and a headlamp and flashlight. Pack bug repellant and extra layers for changeable weather. \nNOTE: Arrive by 8 p.m. to check in; hike starts promptly at 8:15 p.m. for a 9:17 moonrise. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email.  \n  \nDate: Sunday\, July 21  \nTime: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.  \nMeeting location: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: moderate\, 3-mile round trip hike; 500-ft. altitude gain\, including some steep sections \nCost: free for members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members \nAge: 10 and older (ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult) \nADA accessible: no \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nphoto credit: NASA
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-28/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000831
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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 a filled water bottle. Wear long pants\, long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Sunglasses or other eye protection are recommended. 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. \nAges: 14 and up (ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). \nNO REGISTRATION NEEDED… JUST SHOW UP! \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar.
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-12/
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:20240728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000831
CREATED:20240620T073827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T165605Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we discuss Natural History\, an engaging compilation of historical fiction short stories by Andrea Barrett\, winner of the National Book Award.  \nExcerpt from publisher’s website: \n“A masterful collection of…six exquisite stories…set largely in a small community in central New York state… spanning the decades between the Civil War to the present day… Told with Barrett’s characteristic elegance\, passion for science\, and wonderful eye for the natural world\, the psychologically astute and moving stories gathered in this collection evoke the ways women’s lives and expectations—in families\, in work\, and in love—have shifted across a century and more. Building upon one another\, these tales brilliantly culminate to reveal how the smallest events of the past can have large reverberations across the generations\, and how potent\, wondrous\, and strange the relationship between history and memory can be.” \nDate:  Sunday\, July 28 \nTime: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.   \nLocation: online meeting; details emailed with registration confirmation \nCost: free to FOCC members \nAge: 12 and up \nMaximum attendees: 25 \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-34/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T000831
CREATED:20240624T195359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T195359Z
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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 a filled water bottle. Wear long pants\, long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Sunglasses or other eye protection are recommended. 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. \nAges: 14 and up (ages under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-18/
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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