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Get To Know Contest – April 8, 2013 – November 1, 2013
The Contest invites you to get outside and create original works of art, writing, photography, videography and music inspired by nature. Get Outdoors and “Get to Know Your Wild Neighbors”. The goal is to be as creative as possible. For inspiration, come to the refuge and take part in one, or all of the programs […]
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National Fishing & Boating Week • June 1 – 9, 2013
Learn how to fish on the Dumbarton Fishing Pier in Fremont! Saturday, June 8, 2013 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 […]
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Notices for Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge
Detour to the Environmental Education Center in Alviso: Sections of Zanker Rd and Los Esteros Rd will be closed due to the installation of underground utilities. Exit at North 1st St from Hwy 237, right on Nortech, and left onto Disk Dr, and right onto Grand Blvd. The Environmental Education Center in Alviso will be […]
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Endangered Species Day – May 18, 2013
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and take a tour of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR’s Warm Springs Unit. This unit is normally closed to the public. When: May 18, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Description: Take this tour on Endangered Species Day and hear how the Endangered […]
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South Bay Bird Fest – May 11, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 12-3pm at the Environmental Education Center in Alviso. FREE! Live Birds Show Crafts Face Painting Puppet Show Guided Bird Walks Hand-On Activities Games South Bay Bird Fest is sponsored by: City of San Jose, San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society, Santa Clara Valley urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program and Us Fish & Wildlife […]
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Earth Day Service Day – Apr 20, 2013
Earth Day Service Day Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Help us protect wildlife and the environment while enjoying great Bay views! Join the Don Edwards Refuge and Save the Bay at our Annual Earth Day Cleanup at Ravenswood Point in East Palo Alto. We’ll supply tools and gloves. Wear sturdy shoes, […]
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11th Annual Going Native Garden Tour – Apr 20/21, 2013
Visit gardens at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center in Alviso and other local gardens during the eleventh annual Going Native garden tour. Saturday April 20, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Southern Gardens Sunday April 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Northern Gardens A free, self-guided tour […]
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Watching Our Watersheds now available!
By Julie Kahrnoff A powerful, interactive and free educational tool is now available for educators everywhere, and for visitors to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. If you’re curious about the creeks, baylands, and urban drainage networks, or would like to teach your students about the local watershed, this computer program using […]
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Let’s Go Outside! Be a Refuge Rambler!
Explore the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge with others in US Fish and Wildlife Service’s walking club, Refuge Rambler. It’s a great way to meet new people and see wildlife while getting physically fit. Once a month from March to October, we will gather at designated times and locations on the Don […]
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Watching Our Watersheds
Freshwater marshes seen in Google Maps via the interactive maps provided by the Watching Our Watersheds project. Screenshot courtesy SFBWS. Copyright CC BY-SA 3.0. Watching Our Watersheds is a project to map the creeks, urban drainage network, watersheds, baylands, and points of interest in Santa Clara Valley. You can now download these maps and view […]
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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.