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Planning a fundraising campaign for our 30th anniversary
by Ceal Craig Thirty years ago when Refuge Naturalist John Steiner, Dr. Chris Kitting, and others organized the Society, they were focused on raising funds to save the Fremont Pumphouse and support the newly formed San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Society accomplished those early goals and much more…
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National River Cleanup Day • May 20 2017, 9am – 12pm
Saturday, May 20, 2017 is National River Cleanup Day. Come help out with litter collection as we join others around the world in an effort to keep our rivers clean. Together with other concerned citizens, we’ll pick up trash and tidy up a local body of water. Come with…
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Bald eagle chick hatches in Milpitas
A bald eagle chick inside its nest in the tree tops above Cutner Elementary School in Milpitas. Credit Jyoti Chalpe. An American bald…
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Mother’s Day at the Refuge
Join us at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge for a free Mother’s Day event! The eggs have hatched! Let’s celebrate the new mamas! Come with your family to experience the refuge for FREE guided bird walks, a live bird show, crafts for mom, and games. Spread…
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Izembek and Monomoy NWRs under threat from legislation in Congress
by Ceal Craig Our National Wildlife Refuges face many challenges. The Board of Directors at the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS) strongly believes that standing with them and their mission is an important task. Thus the SFBWS, along with more than a hundred other refuge Friends…
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Trash clean-up via Litterati an ongoing success at the refuge
San Jose Conservation Corps cleaning up various ponds and levees in the south San Francisco Bay. Credit Olivia Andrus. by Mary Deschene The Litterati app-based pollution prevention and trash clean-up, sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, is…
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Explore the Coast Outreach and Field Trip Interns
by Mary Deschene Hundreds of low-income school children now have the opportunity to “Explore the Coast” of the Don Edwards Refuge by attending field trips enabled by the California State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast program. By funding interns to assist with refuge programs, we are providing environmental…
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Vernal Pool Tours at Warm Springs Unit on Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Sign up to receive notification of when Vernal Pool Tours are available. These popular tours to view wildflowers and endangered plants occur in an area normally closed to the public due to the sensitivity of the habitat. Tours are free of charge. You will learn about the unique features of…
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Aerial photography captures the vivid colors of South Bay salt ponds
Rainbow Fields by Colin McRae. Credit Colin McRae. For the last eight years, Colin McRae has been flying over the San Francisco Bay Area, photographing the vivid and sometimes surreal colors of the salt ponds…
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“Exploring Our Baylands” book free with every purchase at our Nature Stores
Please accept a free book Exploring Our Baylands with any purchase at our Nature Stores at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. 2 Locations: Visitor Contact Station, 2 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA Normal hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday Call to confirm hours: …
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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.