Friends of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBayWS) is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Friends Group of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex. We support education, interpretation, and research activities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Our mission is 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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The Fall 2026 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here
Posted on September 14, 2026
Tide Rising: Volume 7, Issue 1, Fall 2026. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is pleased to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 7, Issue 1, Fall 2026. This issue’s theme is Restoration, Renewal, and Reflections. In This Issue Restoration & Renewal A Big Win For Wetlands and Bay Area […]

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A Day of Discovery at New Chicago Marsh
Posted on September 8, 2026
by Mrs. Thomas, Third Grade Class Teacher at Ryan STEAM Academy in Alum Rock (2026) Our students had an exciting and memorable day exploring the beautiful New Chicago Marsh at Don Edwards San Francsico Bay National Wildlife Refuge! From the moment we arrived, our students were filled with curiosity and excitement as they discovered the […]

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