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Volume 1 Issue 3 of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is ready
by Ceal Craig Tide Rising: Volume 1, Issue 3, Spring 2020. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the third issue of its digital-only newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 1,…
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Earth Day • April 22, 2020
On April 22 people all over the world will celebrate Earth Day – a day to raise environmental awareness and inspire people to take action in making the planet healthy for this and future generations. Learn more about this special day and how you can join in the celebration. Happy…
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Celebrate spring: Fill a coloring page showcasing local habitats and wildlife
Use your creativity to fill a coloring page that showcases the habitats and wildlife of Don Edwards SF Bay National WIldlife Refuge! There are many different species found at the Refuge, including lots of migratory birds! Print out the coloring page below, fill it with color, and also learn about…
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Join free, live, online garden tours • April 26, May 3, May 10, 2020, 10am – 3pm
Join the 2020 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour free online this year via Zoom and YouTube! Spend three Sundays in the Gardens — April 26, May 3 and May 10 — with passionate garden owners and the talented designers of the Bay Area’s most beautiful and inspiring landscapes will…
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Celebrate spring: Go on an outdoor sensory scavenger hunt
Use your senses to explore nature in your own backyard or neighborhood! Print out the checklist in the guide below, make observations, and check off everything you find. You can also color in the pictures, or draw your own pictures of what you find on the back! You can share…
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Celebrate spring: Egg decorating with natural dyes
Make naturally dyed eggs just in time for the Spring Season and Easter! Find a list of materials and instructions in the guide below to create your own natural dyes from a variety vegetables and spices. Once you know the basic process to make natural dyes you can experiment…
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Beautify your neighborhood and participate in a community science project!
Are you taking walks around your neighborhood and noticing litter on the ground? Did you know?: Litter can enter watersheds via creeks and storm drains that end up in the San Francisco Bay and ultimately the ocean? This poses a threat to the wellness of wildlife and our planet….
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Come celebrate the anniversary of the nation’s first National Wildlife Refuge
On March 14, 1903, President Teddy Roosevelt created the first national wildlife refuge at Pelican Island, Florida, to protect brown pelicans and other birds from extinction through plume hunting. While our visitor centers are closed at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, visit and take…
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Closures and event cancelations at Don Edwards SF Bay NWR
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided late afternoon Wednesday, March 11, 2020 to cancel all public programs and volunteer events at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge until further notice. The hunt meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2020 has been postponed until further…
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Marsh-In Summer Day Camp Associate 2020
Summer Camp Associate needed to assist the Marsh-In Summer Camp Program! Are you a recent college graduate looking for a summer opportunity in Education, Environmental Science, and Community Outreach? We are hiring for our annual Summer Camp Associate position to plan and coordinate the 2020 Marsh-In Summer Camp Program at…
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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.