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How birdy is your Halloween costume?
Audubon California Halloween birdy costume winner 2014, June James. Photo courtesy June James via Audubon California. Join Audubon California‘s search for the best bird-themed Halloween costumes! Show Audubon your inner bird and win a prize for your bird-tacular creation in one of the following categories: Best kid/pet bird costume Best adult bird costume Scariest bird […]
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S.F. Baylands Report Urges Working With Nature
– via a press release from the California State Coastal Conservancy. In a recently released report, over 200 scientists and government officials propose a new approach to manage the challenge of sea level rise in San Francisco Bay: Work with nature, rather than against it, to protect homes, businesses, and shoreline communities from sea level […]
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Shark Day • October 17, 2015
Come celebrate the National Wildlife Refuge Week October 10 through17 at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Take part in Shark Day at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Take part in one or all of these free activities: S.J. Sharkie […]
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Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct 10 – 17) at Don Edwards SF Bay NWR
Come celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week this year from October 10 through October 17 at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Take part and learn how national wildlife refuges conserve and protect wildlife and habitat through science, interpretation, and recreation at the Refuge Headquarters in Fremont. October 10 – Fremont Spend the […]
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Don Edwards (1905 – 2015)
Former US Representative Don Edwards of San Jose, California. Photo courtesy Wikipedia via United States Congress. Former US Representative Don Edwards of San Jose, California, a champion of San Francisco Bay Area environmental conservationists, died October 1, 2015 in Carmel, California. He was 100. One of Mr. Edwards’ proudest achievements was the creation of the […]
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Lynnea Shuck awarded the 2015 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
2015 Gloria Barron Prize Award Winner Lynnea Shuck, on the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy USFWS. Copyright CC-BY-NA 3.0 Lynnea Shuck was honored with the 2015 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for creating the Junior Refuge Ranger program at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and […]
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Minnesota Brothers Make History at 2015 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
(via U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) A trio of brothers from Minnesota made history today as they took the top three spots in the 2015 Federal Duck Stamp art contest. The announcement was made by Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Assistant Director for Migratory Birds, at the annual art contest, held at […]
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NWRA 2015 Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest
The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) is pleased to announce the 2015 Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest, an exciting event dedicated to showcasing the National Wildlife Refuge System’s rich diversity of wildlife and habitat. Your photos can help us promote this magnificent 150-million-acre federal lands system, a centerpiece of conservation in America. Contest Entry Submit up […]
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Coastal Cleanup Day • September 19, 2015
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge presents Coastal Cleanup Day at the Dumbarton Fishing Pier Parking Lot, Marshlands Rd, Fremont on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Do you want to help wildlife and the environment? Join the thousands of people around the world for International Coastal Cleanup Day. […]
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Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2015
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2015 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, […]
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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.