Summer 2022 News
Latest happenings in and around China Camp State Park
In this issue:
Youth Projects | Green Crab Invasion | Volunteer Ed Lai | Heritage Day
Kayak Cleanup | Creature Feature | Cultural Report | Camping Recipes
Pitching In
Massive thanks to next-gen volunteers
Eagle Scouts and high-school mountain bikers pitch in to help make China Camp better. Find out what they did.
Partnerships
Scientists get crabby—and muddy—at China Camp
An invasive crustacean has scuttled its way into the park’s wetlands. Learn what researchers are doing to control it.
China Camp Champion
Meet board member and docent Ed Lai
Real superheroes don’t wear capes. They manage spreadsheets and run nonprofits. Meet Ed Lai, China Camp’s superhero.
Special event
Heritage Day festival returns
After a two-year hiatus, our celebration of the park’s multicultural heritage returns on August 27.
environment
Gung-ho kayakers help clean up China Camp’s shoreline
Find out how a group of local sea-kayakers removed piles of trash from the park’s shoreline.
wildlife
Creature Feature: Cool snakes at China Camp
Not everyone loves snakes, but FOCC volunteer Kevin Smead does. Here, he sheds light on the park’s slitherin’ species.
Education
Cultural reports shed light on China Camp’s history
An excerpt from reports prepared to document the history and physical features of China Camp makes for a fascinating read.
Outdoor Fun
Recipes for summer camping
These delicious recipes with time-saving tips will jazz up your next campground getaway.