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National Wildflower Week: May 3 – 9, 2021 – The Value of Native Plants
The first full week of May is National Wildflower Week, May 3 through 9 this year. It is a time when most of the country is ablaze with springtime blossoms. While taking a walk around your neighborhood or driving along the freeway, a patch of California Poppies, with bright orange…
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East Bay Green Home Tour • June 6 and June 13, 2021, 10am – 1pm
Join the 2021 East Bay Green Home Tour, a free, 2-day, online video tour of 12 East Bay homes. Learn what neighbors are doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, and move towards a safer, healthier, greener future. Each tour segment consists…
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City Nature Challenge 2021: San Francisco Bay Area • April 30 to May 3, 2021
Starting Friday April 30th, the global 2021 City Nature Challenge begins. A global effort to document the biodiversity in your neighborhood, you can participate by making observations and putting them on iNaturalist. From April 30 through May 3, document the incredible biodiversity of the Bay Area by…
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Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour • April 25, May 2, May 16, May 23, 2021, 10am – 3pm
Join the 2021 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour free online this year via Zoom and YouTube! Spend four Sundays in the Gardens — April 25, May 2, May 16 and May 23 — with passionate garden owners and the talented designers of the Bay Area’s most beautiful and inspiring…
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Teen Environmental Art Show to celebrate Earth Day 2021
The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to showcase submissions for the Teen Environmental Art Show held every year to celebrate Earth Day. The artwork, incorporating the Earth Day 2021 theme, “Restore Our Earth”, has been done by teen artists currently attending school in grades 6 through…
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Going Native Garden Tour • April 16 and 17, 2021, 10am – 4pm
The California Native Plant Society (Santa Clara Valley Chapter) in association with UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County present the 2021 Going Native Garden Tour. Friday April 16, 2021, 10am – 4pm Saturday April 17, 2021, 10am – 4pm Free admission Register at www.gngt.org Bay Area homeowners are making their gardens aesthetically…
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Earth Day • April 22, 2021
On April 22 people all over the world will celebrate Earth Day – a day to raise environmental awareness and inspire people to take action in making the planet healthy for this and future generations. Learn more…
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Celebrate Global Recycling Day: Get started with spring cleaning at-home!
Global Recycling Day is Thursday, March 18, 2021. Get ready for it by doing some Spring Cleaning! Check out our conscious and environmentally-friendly guide! As springtime approaches, many of us get that inherent itch to purge, dust, de-clutter, and all-around spruce…
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Marsh-In Summer Day Camp Associate 2021
Now Hiring! Summer Camp 2021 Associate needed to assist the Marsh-In Summer Camp Program! Interested in pursuing a career in environmental education, interpretation, or visitor services? Join our team for the annual Marsh-In Summer Camp program for Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! The Summer Camp Associate is…
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Celebrate World Wildlife Day: Attract & Report Bird Species at-home!
World Wildlife Day is Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Get ready for it by creating a DIY bird feeder for your backyard, porch, or balcony! Attracting birds to your outdoor space can be beneficial for the birds and for you. Observing…
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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.