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23 Mar 2023

Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour & Green Home Features Showcase • April 16 and 17, 2023, 10am - 3pm

The online Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase will take place on the weekend of April 16 and 17 from 10:00-3:00.

This event will be kicked off on April 16 with a keynote presentation by the inspirational, best-selling author Doug Tallamy.

The online tour will feature beautiful native plant gardens that attract birds, bees, and butterflies, as well as talks on gardening for wildlife, how to create a rain garden, choose hardy and attractive shrubs for your garden, and more.

In addition, a Bay Area home with solar panels, a heat pump for heating and cooling the house, an induction range, and more will be toured. Free to all, you must register to get an invitation to Zoom.

15 Mar 2023

Marsh-In Summer Camp and Program Associate 2023

We are hiring! Want the chance to work outdoors with the public on a National Wildlife Refuge? Looking to gain experience in the nonprofit sector? Ready to start your career working for public lands? Then apply to join our team at the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society as the Summer Camp and Program Associate!

We are looking for a passionate and tenacious team member to engage with our local youth and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

Check out the job posting on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3518823437, or on the Conservation Job Board here: https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-summer-camp-and-program....

Please see below for more details and how to apply. Applications are due Monday, April 3, 2023!

Marsh-In Summer Camp Associate 2023
01 Mar 2023

Save the date! Hybrid Marsh-In Summer Camp • July 24-28, 2023

We are looking forward to hosting our 43rd year of Marsh-In Summer Camp - with a few exciting changes!

This year's camp will be hosted the week of July 24th-28th at Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters in Fremont. We will kick off the week with a virtual introduction session, provide educational at-home activities, and then welcome campers to the Refuge for 3 days of in-person camp.

So mark your calendars and check back for more updates as camp applications and sign-ups for bus transportation will be opening on May 1st.

Please email summercamp@sfbayws.org with any questions.

26 Jan 2023

The Winter 2022 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 3, Winter 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 3, Winter 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 3, Winter 2022. This issue’s theme is Restoration & Reflection.

In this issue:

  • Restorations: Learn about the Sears Point Tidal Restoration Project
  • Reflections: Stories from the past about the Southeast Farallon Island, part of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge
  • Reflections: 50th Anniversary Highlight
  • Earth Day 2023: Looking ahead
  • Staff changes at USWFS

Readers' feedback:
Can you spare 5 minutes to complete a survey (five questions plus a few optional ones)? Share your ideas about our quarterly Tide Rising newsletter: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TideRising2021Survey
Let us know how we are doing and what we can do to improve our efforts and serve you better.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: SFBWS: Ceal Craig, Olivia Poulos. USFWS: Meg Marriott, Matt Brown.
Volunteers: & Supporters: Marla Daily, Larry Rosenblum
Photographers: Ambarish Goswami, Eadweard Muybridge, Larry Rosenblum, Jack Swensson, San Francisco Library, Santa Cruz Island Foundation (SCIF), Stuart Siegel

Thanks for reading!

25 Jan 2023

Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training

Landscape professionals! The Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training starts February 2nd. Learn integrated pest management, soil management, and irrigation techniques to meet the growing demand for sustainable landscape maintenance expertise.

Register now! https://fuhsdadultschool.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=123289

The training consists of ten (10) two-hour classes.

DATES: Thursdays, February 2, 2023, to April 13, 2023

TIME: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

COST: $90 for landscape professionals (with proof of employment); $150 for others

LOCATION: The training will be held online.

REGISTER ONLINE: https://fuhsdadultschool.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=123289

LEARN TO:
• Design and fix sprinklers and drip irrigation systems
• Select the right plants to save water and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers
• Solve pest problems without using toxic pesticides
• Prune correctly
• Mulch and compost

RECEIVE:
• Certification of Completion and Green Gardener Card
• Free Publicity on Local Gardening Websites
o http://www.mywatershedwatch.org/greengardener.html
o http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/community-programs/

29 Nov 2022

On #GivingTuesday 2022 help us conserve and preserve the essential wildlife habitat of the San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society wants to wish you all happy holidays. No matter what holiday you may celebrate, as we all gather this season, we share the common values of gratitude, compassion, and giving.

#GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, falling on November 29, 2022 this year, has become a day to support not-for-profit organizations.

We hope you will consider the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex with a donation to the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society through PayPal (or you can send a check).

#GivingTuesday 2022

15 Nov 2022

The emerging autumn in California colors

The air is crisp! Sweaters are in! Leaves are changing! Fall is in full swing!

While out on a pumpkin spice latte run, you may have noticed the lovely color changes in the tree leaves on your way. Many of us may wonder why certain trees alter and ultimately shed their leaves at the turn of the season.

Orange Sycamore leaves under a blue sky. Photo credit Justine Belson / USFWS

Orange Sycamore leaves under a blue sky. Photo credit Justine Belson / USFWS

17 Oct 2022

The Fall 2022 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 2, Fall 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 2, Fall 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 2, Fall 2022. This issue’s theme is Partnerships & Learning about California Refuges.

In this issue:

  • Partnerships: South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: Long term partnerships forging
    new collaborations.
  • Fall Birding Migration Paths through National Wildlife Refuges: Take a trip with two passionate birders through the Northern California National Wildlife Refuges. Learn about Refuges in Washington and East Coast. Find out where to learn more about birds in the Bay area: on the Refuge and in local hotspots.
  • Science Reports from the Field: Drought affects Marin Islands NWR and studying habitat loss at Antioch
    Dunes NWR impacting key flower species.
  • Summer Camp 2022: back in person again!
  • Read some updates from CA Audubon, SFBBO, and the upcoming Dark Sky Symposium.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: SFBWS: Ceal Craig, Olivia Poulos. USFWS: Meg Marriott, Taylor Patiga, Derek Carr. Contributors: Ariel Ambruster, Larry Rosenblum, Lisa Myers, Lorna Kropp
Photographers: mbarish Goswami, Carlene Hardt, Ceal Craig, Derek Carr, Ivan Parr, Larry Rosenblum, Mary McGuire, S. Euing, Stu Weiss, Tony Woo, USFWS, Zach Vought

Thanks for reading!

19 Sep 2022

A Special Edition 2022 of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, celebrates a double anniversary

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 1, Special Edition 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 1, Special Edition 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 1, Special Edition 2022. This issue’s theme is Celebrating Anniversaries: 50 years of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and 35 years of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society.

Enjoy this Special Edition newsletter!

  • Don Edwards SFB NWR is celebrating 50 years this year. Read perspectives and memories of current and former Refuge Managers, learn about the history of hunting on the Refuge, and more.
  • San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society celebrates it 35th year. Read memories of past staff and the President of the Board of Directors.
  • Join us and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge on October 8, 2022.
  • Participate in the Walk for the Wild fund raiser to benefit the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (October 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022).
  • Be part of the Bird Photo Big Day, an event organized by the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory on October 1, 2022.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: Mary Deschene (SFBWS), Ceal Craig (SFBWS), Chris Kitting, PhD (SFBWS). USFWS: Matt Brown, Chris Barr, Melisa Amato, Winnie Chan, Giessell Aguilar.
Photographers: Ambarish Goswami, Miles Harris, Bob Kleinbrahm, USFWS.

Thanks for reading!

20 Jul 2022

The Summer 2022 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 4, Summer 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 4, Summer 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 4, Summer 2022. This issue’s theme is Exploration & Discovery.

In this issue:

  • Citizen Science reports: Puncture Vine and Fish Surveys
  • Latino Conservation Week event Saturday, July 23: This event aims to provide opportunities to recreate in
    public lands, and help them feel included, represented, and safe in outdoor spaces
  • Don Edwards SFB NWR is celebrating 50 years this year!
  • Visitor activities have come back! Learn about what has been happening
  • Past photographs at Don Edwards SFB NWR

Readers' feedback:
Can you spare 5 minutes to complete a survey (five questions plus a few optional ones)? Share your ideas about our quarterly Tide Rising newsletter: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TideRising2022Survey
Let us know how we are doing and what we can do to improve our efforts and serve you better.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: Mary Deschene (SFBWS), Ceal Craig (SFBWS), Giessell Aguilar (USFWS), Paul Mueller (USFWS), James Ervin (Volunteer), Gregg Aronson (Volunteer).
Photographers: Ambarish Goswami, Ceal Craig, Gregg Aronson, Paul Mueller

Thanks for reading!

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