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Environmental Outreach Associate
Update on Sep 6, 2017: This position is now filled. Thank you for your interest. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Environmental Outreach Associate position is located at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center in Alviso, CA. The Environmental Education Center provides free programs to schools and the…
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The Amazing Refuge Race • August 19, 2017
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and REI Outdoor School present The Amazing Refuge Race. 2 Marshlands Rd, Fremont • August 19, 2017 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Armed with GPS units, you and your team will “race” against other teams by attempting to complete required taskson the…
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A look back at the last 30 years of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society
The First Decade 1987 – 1996 1987: Donated funds for old Fremont pumphouse restoration, making it an environmental education classroom. Runs bookstore & purchased a copy machine for Refuge. 1988: Bought first computer at Refuge. Established bookstore at Klamath Basin NWR. Began publishing The Tideline. Established Explorer…
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Podcast by Bay Curious narrates the history of Drawbridge
I’d like to know more about Drawbridge. Anything about the history and when and why it was created and when it became a ghost town. ~ John Aird Drawbridge, California. Photo courtesy Wikipedia. Copyright CC-BY 2.0 John…
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2017 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Adam Champoux was named 2017 Volunteer of the Year at the Don Edwards…
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Donate whenever you shop on Amazon
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner! Support us by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3039253. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
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Why Just One? documentary film screening • July 15 2017, 1pm – 3pm
Join the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in our first in-house feature length documentary on the sandy shores of Costa Rica. Date: Saturday, July 15 2017, 1pm – 3pm Location: Environmental Education Center, Alviso Reservation: Go to…
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2017 Marsh-In Summer Day Camp • July 31 – August 4, 2017
A FREE summer camp filled with fun activities, games, crafts, and adventures. Date and Time July 31 – August 4, 2017 Grades 1-6: Monday – Wednesday 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday – Bird Day Tuesday – Fish Day Wednesday – Mammal Day Grades 4-6 only: Overnight 6:00 p.m. Thursday – 9:00 a.m. Friday Overnight – Night…
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Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2017
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2017 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…
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National Fishing & Boating Week • June 3 – 11, 2017
Learn how to fish on the Dumbarton Fishing Pier in Fremont! Saturday, June 3, 2016 9:00 a.m. – noon Have you ever wanted to try…
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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.