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Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2016
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2016 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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Challenges Ahead — Take Our Survey!
Earlier this year, a new effort spearheaded by Fish & Wildlife Service Education Center Director Genie Moore was aimed to develop a Visitor Services strategic plan for the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR. Two staff and one volunteer from the Society worked alongside Fish & Wildlife (FWS) staff…
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Coastal Cleanup Day • September 17, 2016
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge presents Coastal Cleanup Day at the Dumbarton Fishing Pier Parking Lot, Marshlands Rd, Fremont on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Do you want to help wildlife and the environment? Join the thousands of people around the…
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New Hours at the Don Edwards SF Bay NWR
New Hours at the Visitor Center in Fremont and Environmental Education Center in Alviso Effective September 1, 2016 Visitor Center in Fremont: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Federal Holidays: Closed Environmental Education Center in Alviso: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday/Non-Field Trip Days: Open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday/Field Trip Days: Closed Federal…
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“Exploring Our Baylands” Book Review
by Roy Sasai, San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society Volunteer and San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex Docent. Exploring Our Baylands by Diane R. Conradson, Ph.D. is a well-written, concise book (only 69 pages) packed with information regarding the history and ecology of the San Francisco Bay Area. The…
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Meet the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge!
by Ross Nichols The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge with cooperation from partners at Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue). The following was written by a Point Blue biologist and chronicles perspectives and experiences from working on the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge. As the Northern…
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Get To Know Your Aquifer
Hundreds of feet underground lies a massive and mysterious natural resource that we depend on greatly — but barely ever think about. Learn about aquifers and understand California’s groundwater management system through Stanford University’s Water In The West series.
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Teen Environmental Art Show 2016
Teen Environmental Art Show at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Artwork will be on display from October to December, 2016. Open for students entering grades 7-12 in fall 2016 to submit their artwork for display! All artwork should be submitted in one of the following categories: 1. Bay…
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Environmental Education Associate
Update on Aug 25, 2016: This position is now filled. Thank you for your interest. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Environmental Education 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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Environmental Outreach Associate
Update on Aug 25, 2016: 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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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.