Welcome to San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Friends group, authorized by Congress to support the education, interpretation, and research activities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society seeks to nurture in the public a sense of understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges, their natural and cultural history, and to conserve, preserve, and restore bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.

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  • ‘See You Soon’ from Joe Montes de Oca

    Posted on November 25, 2025

    By former SFBayWS Interpretive Associate Joe Montes de Oca My time with the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society was short but filled with excellent company, new experiences and lasting memories. Working as a high school Italian and Portuguese teacher for eight years in Miami helped me learn to manage a classroom and keep students engaged, […]

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  • USFWS Park Ranger Position Opening

    Posted on November 17, 2025

    A temporary Park Ranger position is open with the US Fish & Wildlife Service to work at the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Alviso! Applications close 11/21/2025. Learn more and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/850114100

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The programs and services provided by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society, are made possible in part thanks to our amazing partners.

Our Programs

Field Trips and Groups
Watershed Watchers
Blue Goose School Bus
Marsh-In Summer Camp