China Creek Project
The Sequoia Chapter of CNPS is actively working on an education and restoration project at China Creek Park, an undeveloped Fresno County park near Centerville. The park is a Valley Oak woodland, minutes from Sanger.
A range of volunteer activity is available from weeding invasive species to leading a docent tour to trail maintenance.
Download the China Creek Nature Trail brochure before heading off for an easy stroll through the Valley Oak woodland.
To learn more about the park read the Natural Resource Study from 1998!
Also available is a list of China Creek Park Flora.
For more information, please contact Warren at warshaw1955@gmail.com .
Directions to China Creek Park
Take Kings Canyon Highway/CA 180 east. At Centerville, turn right onto Oliver Ave. Proceed ¼ mile south to Rainbow Route. Turn left onto Smith and continue south about ¼ mile to the Park gate. China Creek Park - Google Maps
2024 Work Party Schedule
Volunteer dates are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9AM-12PM unless otherwise noted. Coffee will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring and share snacks. If you have garden tools (gloves, shovel, hoe, trowel, etc.), please bring those.
Upcoming dates:
January 13th & 27th
February 10th & 24th
March 9th & 23rd
April 13th & 27th
May 11th & 25th
NOTE: Dates may be canceled or rescheduled for various reasons. Contact Warren at warshaw1955@gmail.com for current status. If you are on the email list, you will receive notice of changes.
20th Anniversary Event
Please join us in celebrating 20 years of CNPS Sequoia Chapter’s active restoration project at China Creek. The park is a beautiful Valley Oak woodland. For over 20 years, volunteers have been creating educational experiences, maintaining trails, and removing invasive weeds so that native plants can flourish. Entrance/parking is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic style lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, and shoes appropriate for unpaved trails. There will be hands-on nature activities for children available all day, as well as expert guided hikes, and honored guests Sacred Circle Drum Group. At noon, we will recognize the park’s current and long-time volunteers. Come for one activity or come for them all!