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Don Edwards (1905 – 2015)
Former US Representative Don Edwards of San Jose, California. Photo courtesy Wikipedia via United States Congress. Former US Representative Don Edwards of San Jose, California, a champion of San Francisco Bay…
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Lynnea Shuck awarded the 2015 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
2015 Gloria Barron Prize Award Winner Lynnea Shuck, on the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy USFWS. Copyright…
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Minnesota Brothers Make History at 2015 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
(via U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) A trio of brothers from Minnesota made history today as they took the top three spots in the 2015 Federal Duck Stamp art contest. The announcement was made by Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Assistant Director for Migratory Birds,…
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NWRA 2015 Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest
The National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) is pleased to announce…
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Coastal Cleanup Day • September 19, 2015
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 19, 2015 from 8:30 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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Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2015
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Fall 2015 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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New Visitor Center Hours!
Beginning September 1, the Visitor Center at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Fremont will be open Wednesdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct 10 – 17) and October CRISP 2015
To celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week this year from October 10 through October 17, the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is gathering biologists and educators on the refuge for CRISP (Conservation • Recreation • Interpretation • Science • Protection). Take part and learn how national…
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Creeks and Rivers Art Display
The Environmental Education Center of the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge is hosting an exhibition of 18 oil paintings of the Coyote Watershed by Donald Neff, a Bay Area resident and self-taught painter. The art display runs from August 22 through fall 2015 with viewing hours only…
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Environmental Education Associate
Update on Aug 17, 2015: 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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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.