Spring 2023 News
Latest happenings in and around China Camp State Park
In this issue:
New Signs | Animal Babies | Honoring Jeff Craemer | ADA Projects
Trail Ambassadors | Big Storms Aid Research | Something Fishy | Darwin Quiz
Special projects
Upgraded signage project
What do sunbleached letters and confusing directions have in common? Read about our signage project and find out.
wildlife
Baby boom
Spring means wildlife babies at China Camp. Meet the next generation of kits, kittens, pups, and fawns.
China Camp Champion
Jeff Craemer
From tools to trucks to buildings, Friends of China Camp’s biggest donor has always been ready to support the park he loves.
Safety
ADA projects
A big revamp is underway in the park, all aimed at improving facilities for visitors with mobility challenges.
Volunteering
Trail ambassadors
Big thanks to the “eyes and ears” of the park who help wayward hikers, report downed trees, and assist in emergencies.
climate change
Floods a boon to researchers
The good side to all those mega-storms and floods? More data for experts studying the impacts of sea-level rise.
Fishing
Hooked on fishing
Have you ever cast a line from the shores of China Camp? It’s a favorite pastime for many anglers. Get smart tips here.
Education
Darwin Days
Test your knowledge about the father of evolution and natural selection, whose 214th birthday got a party at China Camp.