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Volunteer Opportunities: Winter 2013-14
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Winter 2013-14 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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Junior Refuge Manager Program Now Available
Maximize your time spent on the refuge and participate in our Junior Refuge Manager Program. The activity book will teach your children what a National Wildlife Refuge is and what it is like to be a refuge manager. Self-guided activities include puzzles, birdwatching, nature journaling and a stewardship project. After completing the activities, you become […]
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Get Involved! Become a Citizen Scientist!
Citizen scientists at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge. Courtesy USFWS. Does science fascinate you? Do you want to make a difference and assist scientists, land managers and policy makers in decision making? Consider becoming a citizen scientist. The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge has three projects you can get involved […]
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Interpretation and Environmental Education Internships
The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is looking for two interns to develop and implement interactive educational and interpretive programs for visitors to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. These volunteer internships are located at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso, CA. The internships are provided by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife […]
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Recovery Plan for Tidal Marsh Ecosystems of Northern and Central California
Geographic Scope of the Tidal Marsh Ecosystem Recovery Plan that addresses endangered and threatened species of tidal marshes in California from Humboldt Bay to Morro Bay. Courtesy USFWS. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today the largest ever tidal marsh recovery effort attempted on the west coast of the United States, a plan that could […]
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Annual Sale of Native Plants • November 17, 2013
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual Native Plant Sale in Fremont by the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Sunday, November 17. Help save water use by landscaping your yard with California native plants and attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your neighborhood. Now is the […]
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National Wildlife Refuges open gradually after end of government shutdown
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services employees returned to work on October 17, 2013 after a statement from Sylvia Burwell, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, officially signaling the end of the United States federal government shutdown. Now that the bill has passed the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, the President […]
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Shark Day • October 19, 2013 • Canceled
Following the US federal government shutdown, the Shark Day celebration has been canceled. The original event planning is outlined below. Please note that this event is now canceled. Come celebrate the National Wildlife Refuge Week October 13 through19 at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Take part in Shark Day at the […]
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Fish and Wildlife Service cancels all Refuge Week events
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cancels Refuge Week events at National Wildlife Refuges due to Federal Government lapse in appropriations Because of the lapse in appropriations that has caused the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced that all Refuge Week events at national wildlife refuges across the country are […]
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Annual Sale of Native Plants • October 13, 2013 • Canceled
Following the US federal government shutdown, the Annual Sale of Native Plants has been canceled. The original event planning is outlined below. Please note that this event is now canceled. Come celebrate the National Wildlife Refuge Week October 13 through19 at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The annual sale of native […]
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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.