-
2018 Marsh-In Summer Day Camp • July 30 – August 3, 2018
A FREE summer camp filled with fun activities, games, crafts, and adventures. Date and Time July 30 – August 3, 2018 Grades 1-6: Monday – Wednesday 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday – Bird Day Tuesday – Fish Day Wednesday – Mammal Day Grades 4-6 only: Overnight 6:00 p.m. Thursday – 9:30 a.m. Friday Overnight […]
Continue reading -
National Fishing & Boating Week • June 2 – 10, 2018
Learn how to fish on the Dumbarton Fishing Pier in Fremont! Saturday, June 9, 2018 9:00 a.m. – noon Have you ever wanted to try fishing but didn’t know how to begin? Learn the fundamental basics of catch-and- release fishing at the Dumbarton fishing pier! Discover the types of wildlife living in the San Francisco […]
Continue reading -
Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2018
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2018 at the Environmental Education Center (Alviso, California). If you have an interest in wildlife and their conservation, enjoy working with people, and are enthusiastic and dependable, the Environmental Education Center’s Volunteer Program is for you! As a volunteer, […]
Continue reading -
Much of paper and plastic meant for recycling is ending up in landfills
A recycling facility in Seattle, Washington fills up as waste managers are struggling to find plants to process their recyclables. Credit Wiqan Ang/New York Times. Livia Albeck-Ripka, a freelance journalist covering the environment, writes in today’s New York Times Business section: Plastics and papers from dozens of American cities and towns are being dumped in […]
Continue reading -
Rachel Carson’s 111th birth anniversary
Today, May 27, 2018, marks the 111th birth anniversary of Rachel Carson, a writer-biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, whose writing on pesticides in 1962 inspired a grassroots environmental movement that led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and banned the use of DDT in the United States. In 1969, […]
Continue reading -
Feral cats pose threat to burrowing owls at Shoreline Park
A feral cat at Shoreline Park, home to about 50 burrowing owls that nest in the ground. Credit Jason Henry/New York Times. David Streitfeld writes in today’s New York Times Technology section: Cats have stalked birds forever, but in Shoreline Park a final victory is at hand. The number of cat sightings there last year […]
Continue reading -
Interpretive Associate for the Watershed Watchers Program
POSITION DESCRIPTION Part-time, 8-16 hours/week July 2018 – June 30, 2019 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Associate needed to assist San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS) at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge from July 2018 – June 2019, working 1 day (Saturday) with the possibility of an additional day (Thursday). Associate will work at […]
Continue reading -
National River Cleanup Day • May 19 2018, 9am – 12pm
Saturday, May 19, 2018 is National River Cleanup Day. Come help out with litter collection as we join others around the world in an effort to keep our rivers clean. Together with other concerned citizens, we’ll pick up trash and tidy up a local body of water. Come with a hat, sunscreen, and a great […]
Continue reading -
Mother’s Day at the Refuge • May 12 2018, 10am – 3pm
Join us at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge for a free Mother’s Day event! The eggs have hatched! Let’s celebrate the new mamas! Come with your family to experience the refuge for FREE guided nature walks, a live bird show, crafts for mom, and games. Spread your wings for bird conservation […]
Continue reading -
Bay Area Bike to Work Day • May 10 2018
On Thursday May 10, 2018 join tens of thousands of regular and first-time Bay Area residents who will bike to work for the 24th Annual Bike to Work Day, part of the National Bike Month. More than 90 Energizer Stations in Santa Clara County and 40 in San Mateo County will give people on bikes […]
Continue reading
Become a Supporter of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society. Your membership will include a subscription to the Tide Rising newsletter and a 15% discount at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Nature Stores at the Visitor Center in Fremont, and the Environmental Education Center in Alviso.
Volunteering at the Refuge is a rewarding and valuable experience. Through a variety of public programs, visitors understand and appreciate the natural and cultural history of the Refuge.
Your support of our education, interpretation, and research activities is more important than ever. Any amount you’re willing to donate will be greatly appreciated! Donations may be fully tax-deductible.