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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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Environmental Outreach Associate
Update on Aug 17, 2015: 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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BioBlitz at Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge – July 25, 2015
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge and Nerds for Nature are hosting their first ever Bioblitz! Join us as we try to document every living thing on the Stamm Unit of the refuge. What is a Bioblitz? A Bioblitz is an intensive one-day study of biodiversity in a specific…
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2015 Marsh-In Summer Day Camp • August 3 – 7, 2015
A FREE summer camp filled with fun activities, games, crafts, and adventures. Date and Time August 3 – 7, 2015 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 hikes,…
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National Fishing & Boating Week • June 6 – 14, 2015
Learn how to fish on the Dumbarton Fishing Pier in Fremont! Saturday, June 13, 2015 9:00 a.m. – noon Have you ever wanted to try fishing…
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Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2015
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 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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Join the Litterati movement!
Litterati was created by Jeff Kirschner after his family went for a walk in the Oakland hills and encountered a plastic tub of kitty litter dumped in a stream. His four-year-old daughter — baffled by what she saw — exclaimed, “Daddy, that doesn’t go there!” which prompted Jeff…
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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.