Blue Goose School Bus
Children board the bus to attend Marsh-in Summer Camp 2025.
The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society manages the Blue Goose Transportation Fund to pay for buses that enable school field trips to visit the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge as a learning laboratory.
We are currently raising funds to support environmental education field trips and summer camp buses for local underserved school kids. Your donation furthers the education of young students and connects local communities with the natural wonder of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This can be achieved with a contribution to the Blue Goose Transportation Fund.
For many years, the Fund has enabled school groups to participate in free field trips and summer camps at the Refuge. These programs actively involve students, teachers, and adult volunteers in exploring the diverse habitats and wildlife at the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge locations in Newark and Alviso. Students are engaged and inspired by the hands-on, interactive small group activities designed to teach basic ecological concepts and to introduce them to the wetland habitats that shelter endangered species, migratory birds, and other cute and furry creatures that they learn to love.
Over the years, thousands of children have benefited from the Blue Goose Transportation Fund! These kids come from under-resourced schools that otherwise cannot afford to pay for these guided excursions. As the availability of school district-sponsored buses decreases, bus costs have increased dramatically and can be as high as $1000 or more per trip. Donations in any amount will help restore our depleted funds and bring many more groups of students out for a day in nature.
We have seen Refuge field trips engage and energize every generation of young students to appreciate wildlife and their habitats. Research consistently shows that children who spend more time in nature grow up to be greater stewards of the environment, and this helps promote their awareness of the importance of building a sustainable future.
To support the Blue Goose Transportation Fund, you can donate through any of the following methods:
- PayPal – select Blue Goose School Bus
- MightyCause – Blue Goose School Bus Transportation Fund
- Mail a check to PO Box 234, Newark, CA 94560
Thank you for providing your generous support for a life-changing educational opportunity that will enrich young people’s lives and help encourage them to take good care of our planet during their lifetime!
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.
