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California 2016-2017 Duck Stamp Art Contest
Lesser snow goose at the Salton Sea, California. Photo by Alan Vernon…
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National River Cleanup Day • May 21 2016, 9am – 12pm
Saturday, May 21, 2016 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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California Coastal Commission’s Explore the Coast program funding
by Ceal Craig The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society would like to thank the California Coastal Commission’s Explore the Coast program for funding a $50,000 grant to bring more school children from low-income areas to the San Francisco Bay coast to participate in our environmental education programs! Through…
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2nd Annual Tuolumne River Film and Culture Fest • May 9 2016, 6:30pm – 9pm
Celebrating water, culture and community, this year’s theme is “A river lost, a river saved, and the battles to come.” Details at Tickets: https://fundraise.bylandandbyriver.org/atherton/events/2nd-annual-tuolum… Date: Monday, May 9, 6:30-9:00pm Location: Menlo Atherton Center for the Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Rd., Atherton Tuolumne River Trust is proud to announce that river legend, Mark…
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Mama Birds in the Marsh Festival
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 your wings for bird conservation as you get up close and personal with live refuge wildlife and…
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The Great Race for Saving Water
A 5K fun run and walk hosted by the City of Palo Alto, TRT and others to raise awareness about water resources and conservation. This family-friendly race and community Earth Day festival is a fun, healthy way to celebrate the environment and our precious natural resources. Join fellow…
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Earth Day • April 23 2016, 11am – 1pm
Come and join us! Celebrate Earth Day at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge on April 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us at Ravenswood Point (SF2 Trail) in East Palo Alto for our annual Earth Day Cleanup. Help protect the wildlife and environment while enjoying…
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New Cooley Landing Education Center Inaugurated in East Palo Alto
On Saturday April 16, the City of East Palo Alto and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District inaugurated the new Cooley Landing Education Center. Designed by local architecture firm FOG Studio, the 4,000 square foot building is located on nine acres of reclaimed landfill that had…
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Give the Gift of Learning: Donate to the Yellow Bus Fund
by Ceal Craig The City of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program fund two excellent field trip programs at the Don Edwards San…
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14th Annual Going Native Garden Tour • April 9 – 10, 2016, 10am – 4pm
The California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter) in association with UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County present the 14th Annual Going Native Garden Tour. Saturday April 9, 2016, 10am – 4pm: Northern Gardens (Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and San Mateo County) Sunday April 10, 2016,…
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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.