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Wilderness at 50: A Remarkable Concept
(via Refuge Friends NewsWire) Conservationists around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964. The law represents a half-century-long struggle that began with people like John Muir and culminated with people like Olaus Murie and Howard Zahniser. Zahniser wrote the first draft in 1956. The journey…
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2014 Marsh-In Summer Day Camp • August 4 – 8, 2014
A FREE summer camp filled with fun activities, games, crafts, and adventures. Date and Time August 4 – 8, 2014 Grades 1-6: Monday – Wednesday 9:15 – 1:30 p.m. Grades 4-6 only: Overnight 6:00 p.m. Thursday – 9:00 a.m. Friday Location Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand…
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National Fishing & Boating Week • June 1 – 8, 2014
Learn how to fish on the Dumbarton Fishing Pier in Fremont! Saturday, June 7, 2014 9:00 a.m. – noon Have you ever wanted to try fishing…
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Farallon National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 50 years of the Wilderness Act
Farallon Islands. Photo courtesy Wikipedia. Copyright CC-BY-NA 3.0 Take a boat tour this summer with refuge staff and view California’s Galapagos. Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, Oceanic Society and San Francisco Whale Tours have…
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Musings on Drawbridge by Brenna Silbory
Drawbridge is more than a ghost town. It is a story of California in miniature. Its very name depicts its status as an interruption — a bridge in motion, a transient connection. ~ Brenna Silbory Drawbridge,…
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South Bay Bird Fest – May 17 2014, 12pm -3pm
Join us for the South Bay Bird Fest on Saturday, May 17, 2014 12pm – 3pm at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge, Environmental Education Center in Alviso. Free activities for children Live Birds Show Crafts Face Painting Puppet Show Guided Bird Walks Hand-On Activities Games South Bay Bird Fest is sponsored by the City of…
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Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2014
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Opportunities: Summer 2014 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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12th Annual Going Native Garden Tour • April 26 – 27, 2014, 10am – 4pm
The California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter) in association with UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County present the 12th Annual Going Native Garden Tour. Saturday April 26, 2014, 10am – 4pm: Northern Gardens (Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and San Mateo County) Sunday April 27, 2014,…
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Seeking a part-time Grant Writer
Update: May 30, 2014 This position is now filled. Thank you for your interest. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is a not-for-profit partner working to support the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and its mission to ensure that wildlife and people co-exist effectively, that native diverse ecosystems and the…
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National Environmental Education Week – April 13 – 19, 2014
National Environmental Education Week 2014 National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the nation’s largest environmental education event held each year the week before Earth Day. EE Week inspires environmental learning…
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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.
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