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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  • New Look, Same Mission – Our Logo Refresh is Here!

    Posted on May 9, 2025

    The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is excited to reveal its refreshed logo—a thoughtful evolution that celebrates our heritage while embracing a modern, flexible future. For decades, our beloved logo featuring elegant American Avocets has symbolized our deep connection to the wetlands and wildlife we strive to protect. Recognizing the trust and recognition this imagery […]

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  • The Spring 2025 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

    Posted on May 7, 2025

    Tide Rising: Volume 6, Issue 3, Spring 2025. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is pleased to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 6, Issue 3, Spring 2025. This issue’s theme is Habitat Restoration / Endangered & Threatened Species. In This Issue Supporting Endangered and Threatened Species SFBWS President discusses […]

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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.

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