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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State\, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail\, pull invasive weeds\, split firewood\, paint a fence\, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun\, interesting\, challenging—it’s a great way to give back to our beautiful park. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: March 5 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-46/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Program
DESCRIPTION:Life under a log\n\nWinter rains have awakened creatures hidden beneath the forest floor. This month’s Junior Ranger Program invites your little explorers to discover the secret life of wiggling worms\, slippery salamanders\, busy beetles\, and speedy centipedes that reside among the mossy riparian woodlands of Back Ranch Meadows. We’ll lift leaves\, roll logs\, and peek under rocks to uncover these fascinating forest critters. \nDon’t miss this fun hands-on adventure! Grab your rainboots and curiosity—nature’s tiny wonders are waiting! \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, March 8\nTime: 10 a.m. – noon\nLocation: Back Ranch Meadows campground\nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 7 to 9; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \n  \nRESERVE NOW \n  \nPhoto credit: California newt by Connor Long/Wikimedia Commons \n 
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/junior-ranger-program-27/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T130000
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SUMMARY:Mycology Program
DESCRIPTION:A guide to California’s mushrooms\n \nCurious about mushrooms\, their basic biology\, and local diversity? In this discussion and hike\, we’ll learn about fungal life cycles\, ecological niches\, and the novel characteristics of some of our ecosystems’ most important players in nutrient cycling. We’ll review a variety of local mushrooms and take a peek at CA FUNDIS\, an audacious initiative to comprehensively document\, collect\, and sequence the genomes of California’s diverse mushrooms species using cutting-edge science. \nProgram leader Damon Tighe brings pioneering biotech science into classrooms and also serves as a California naturalist. He has documented over 90K observations on iNaturalist\, is an avid contributor to CA FUNDIS\, and has sequenced DNA from mushrooms worldwide\, including from Australia\, China\, Madagascar\, and Ecuador. \nSpace is limited; registration required. Cancellations notified via email. \nDate: Saturday\, March 8\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: China Camp Village museum\nDifficulty: easy 1.5- to 2-mile walk\nCost: free for FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 14 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \n  \nRESERVE NOW \n  \nPhoto: Amanita agusta by Sarah Steirch/Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/mycology-program/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T090000
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY\, MARCH 13\, BUT WAS RESCHEDULED DUE TO PREDICTED HEAVY RAIN. \nMake a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State\, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail\, pull invasive weeds\, split firewood\, paint a fence\, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun\, interesting\, challenging—it’s a great way to give back to our beautiful park. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nSpecial Brown-Bag Lunch Day: 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. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: March 13 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-51/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY\, MARCH 11 DUE TO PREDICTED HEAVY RAIN \nMake a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State\, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail\, pull invasive weeds\, split firewood\, paint a fence\, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun\, interesting\, challenging—it’s a great way to give back to our beautiful park. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nSpecial Brown-Bag Lunch Day: 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. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: March 13 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-45/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T213000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Worm Moon\n \nEver feel like it’s time to change up your weekly evening routine for something a bit more… spectacular? Take a night off from Netflix and exchange your couch for a hike through our verdant hills to a wide open sky and a full moon. On this 3.5-mile round-trip hike\, we will ascend to a breathtaking vista point and welcome March’s glowing “Worm Moon” as it emerges into the night sky. The name “Worm Moon” is thought to have originated from Dakota Native Americans\, who associate this seasonal moon with the appearance of “worms” (actually beetle larvae) that surface from within tree bark as landscapes thaw from the long winter. \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email. \nDate: Friday\, March 14\nTime: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.\nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station\nDifficulty: moderate 3.5-mile round trip hike\nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 10 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \n  \nRESERVE NOW  \n  \nPhoto credit: full moon by Steve Ziman
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/7865/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T100000
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SUMMARY:Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION:Late-winter arrivals\nChina Camp’s most dazzling aerial acrobats are back. Glossy tree swallows\, shimmering violet-green swallows\, and iridescent barn swallows return each spring to soar through China Camp’s skies. During this easy guided hike\, we’ll search for these and other avian migrants\, many of which have just returned after a long journey from wintering sites in Mexico. We’ll review the four keys to bird identification and explore how climate change is shaping the future of birds. Led by birding expert Jerry Coe\, this program is a must for bird lovers! \nSpace is limited; registration is required. Cancellations notified via email. \n\nDate: Saturday\, March 15\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nLocation: Turtle Back Trail\nDifficulty: easy 1.5- to 2-mile walk\nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: 10 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nNote: Warm clothing advised. This event meets rain or shine. If raining we will move to the China Camp Village Cafe. \n  \nRESERVE NOW \n  \nPhoto credit: violet-green swallow by Steve Colwell/Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/birding-hike-8/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T120000
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State\, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail\, pull invasive weeds\, split firewood\, paint a fence\, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun\, interesting\, challenging—it’s a great way to give back to our beautiful park. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Saturday\, March 22 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to moderate \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-49/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T113429
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SUMMARY:Give-back morning at China Camp
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference and have fun doing it! With limited dollars coming from the State\, volunteers are essential in keeping the park safe and beautiful. Come groom a trail\, pull invasive weeds\, split firewood\, paint a fence\, or do the countless other tasks that keep the park humming. Fun\, interesting\, challenging—it’s a great way to give back to our beautiful park. \nNo previous experience or long-term commitment required. Wear long pants\, a long-sleeve shirt\, and sturdy shoes (no sandals!). Bring a filled water bottle and wear sunscreen (bug spray optional). For groups of five or more\, contact our volunteer maintenance coordinator at kjsmead@comcast.net. \nCancellations will be posted on our events calendar. \nDates: Tuesday\, March 22 (no need to register; just show up) \nTime: 9 a.m. – noon \nLocation: China Camp Ranger Station \nDifficulty: easy to strenuous (you choose) \nAges: 14 and up; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/give-back-morning-at-china-camp-48/
LOCATION:China Camp Ranger Station\, 101 Peacock Gap Trail\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T113429
CREATED:20250219T055323Z
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SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELED: Astronomy Program: starry\, starry night
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to predicted weather conditions.\n\n\nJoin retired National Park Ranger Kathryn Daskal to explore the resplendent night sky on a dark\, moonless night. As ancient as it is wondrous\, stunning\, and mysterious\, the night sky is surely humanity’s oldest universal resource. During this evening program\, we will delve into the science of astronomy\, and reflect upon the diverse cultural perspectives on what we see. No telescopes or technical equipment will be needed for this stargazing experience—just your eyes\, warm layers\, flashlight\, blanket\, water bottle\, and a keen sense of wonder. \n“Astronomy compels the soul to look upward and leads us from this world to another.” \n– Plato \nSpace is limited; registration is required. \nDate: Saturday\, March 29\nTime: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nLocation: China Camp Point\nCost: free to FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members\nAges: All are welcome; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult \nNote: Inclement weather will cancel this event. Cancellations notified via email. \n  \nRESERVE NOW  \n  \nPhoto credit: full moon courtesy of NASA/ nasa.gov
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/astronomy-program/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T113429
CREATED:20250219T060137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T014437Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Ends of the Earth & The Serviceberry\n\nFor this month’s program we will discuss two entertaining books by award-winning authors: Ends of the Earth by Neil Shubin and The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Shubin is a science writer and paleontologist; Kimmerer is a botanist\, professor\, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. \nThe Serviceberry\nFrom the author’s website\n“As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds\, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How\, she asks\, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most?… The Serviceberry is an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times\, and a reminder that ‘hoarding won’t save us\, all flourishing is mutual.‘” \nEnds of the Earth\nFrom the publisher’s website\n“Written with infectious enthusiasm and irresistible curiosity\, Ends of the Earth blends travel writing\, science\, and history in a book brimming with surprising and wonderful discoveries…Shubin shares unforgettable moments from centuries of expeditions to reveal just how far scientists will go to understand polar regions…” \nDate: Sunday\, March 30\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 \n  \nRESERVE NOW
URL:https://friendsofchinacamp.org/event/naturalist-book-club-40/
LOCATION:CA
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