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China Creek Park
Feb. 26, 2025
China Creek Park
February 26, 2025
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leader: John McDaniel
(559) 779-7186
mandomac@comcast.net
Meeting Venue to arrange carpooling:Location: Walmart Parking Lot
Southeast corner
Ashlan and Blackstone Avenues
Fresno CA
Time: 7:45 a.m. with 8:00 a.m. departure time. Late arrivals should plan on meeting at the park.
See Map Below
Destination:
Location: China Creek Park, Centerville, CA (36.722578, -119.502003)
Directions from Fresno:
China Creek Park is located on the west side of Centerville, east of Fresno on Highway
180. Drive east on Freeway 180 16.5 miles to Centerville. Turn right on Smith Road and drive
0.2 miles to Rainbow Route. Cross Rainbow Route and drive down the small road 0.5 miles to
the gate at the end of the road.
Description of Park and Walk:
China Creek Park is 120 acres of Valley Oak woodlands and savanna
located in the Kings River floodplain near Centerville off of Highway 180. This is
undeveloped Fresno County Park that resembles the local area before settlement in
the mid to late 1800’s. Among its many features are huge Valley Oak trees, some
estimated to be over 200 years old, elderberry, rushes, lizard tail and many other
wildflowers and native plants. The creek is a historic tributary of the Kings River tha
is now used as an irrigation channel with native vegetation. There are no amenities
at the park.
Entry is free at China Creek Park, but parking is limited near the entrance.
We will hike around China Creek for about 2-3 hours. At this location, our target
species will be Acorn, Nuttall’s and Downy Woodpeckers; Hermit Thrush; Common
Yellowthroat; Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warblers; White-breasted
nuthatches; White-crowned, Song and Fox Sparrows. Perhaps early migrating
warblers will be present as well.
Bring suitable clothing (layers) and walking shoes (depending on the season, the trail
may be sloppy in some areas), snacks, water, head covering, sunscreen, and binoculars.
Be aware that ticks can be an issue in the park so dress accordingly.
We ask that all participants register individually. This trip is limited to 25 participants. Please reach out to trip leader John McDaniel at mandomac@comcast.net if you have any questions or concerns.
Meeting Place Map
China Creek Park Map
River Bottom Cleanup
All participants must agree to the FAS Liability Waiver Form when they register. Use the QR code below or the form can also be found here.
FAS Release of Liability Form
Registration Link
Registration is limited to 12 participants.
Leader: Rick Grijalva, rickgrijalva2@gmail.com
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Registration Link
Registration is limited to 12 participants.