Summer 2024 News
Happenings in and around China Camp State Park
In this issue:
Your dollars at work | Volunteer spotlight | The Grace Quan | Point Blue | New staff | Historic ideas for Point San Pedro | Campground coolers | Naughty wildlife
Fundraising
Your dollars at work
Donations are the lifeblood of China Camp. Take a look at where your dollars are going right now, and what’s in store.
Volunteer Spotlight
Diane Kay
With DNA firmly programmed by her outdoor-loving ancestors, this premier FOCC volunteer is a perfect fit for the park.
Cool Stuff
The Grace Quan: China Camp’s floating visitor
Summer is the time to see the Grace Quan, the hand-built replica of a Chinese shrimp-fishing junk, now moored at the park.
Partnerships
Point Blue: studying the crown jewel
Find out why Point Blue, an international research organization, targets the tidal wetlands at China Camp.
Staff news
New and old faces come onboard
Introducing Breana Thomas, our part-time project manager, and our new park aide, Colin Jaco. And welcome back to Sheila Coll.
History
Developing Point San Pedro: wartime and beyond
A naval site? A psych ward? Find out about these and more in Part Two of our look back at big plans for Point San...
Camping
Campground coolers
Care for a sip? These refreshing (nonalcoholic) coolers are easy and delicious—perfect for a summer afternoon or evening.
wildlife
“Who me?” said the raccoon
Wait…who ate my breakfast? If you’ve ever said that at our campsite, the answer might be a cute—and cunning—raccoon.