Exploring Nature in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Bair Island Sunset Walk

    Bair Island Trail Parking Lot Bair Island Road, Redwood City

    Flock together for a lovely walk along the marshes of Bair Island while viewing the flamboyant colors of a California sunset! The walk will be an easy 0.8 mile stroll along the marsh at Bair Island. Come view the sunset … Read more

  • World Shorebirds Day Bird Walk

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    The Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for shorebirds. In honor of World Shorebirds Day, join us for a beginner- and family-friendly bird outing. We will discuss the wildlife refuge and provide an introduction to shorebirds … Read more

    Free
  • Wetlands: Natural Shields Against Climate Change

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    Did you know that wetlands naturally protect us against climate change? Join us for a presentation to learn about how wetlands act like natural shields against climate change, and why the wetlands protected by the Refuge are so important to … Read more

    Free
  • California Biodiversity Day BioBlitz

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    California Biodiversity Day is all about appreciating the many species that call California home. We'll be leading a BioBlitz to celebrate! BioBlitzing involves exploring an area in search of plants, birds, insects, mammals, fungi, reptiles and any other organisms around. … Read more

    Free
  • Why Tides Matter

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    Docent Laurel Stell will talk and walk you through all things tides. What are they? How do they affect wildlife? How have humans reshaped the Bay's tidal lands? The presentation will be followed by an easy 0.5-mile walk. All are … Read more

    Free
  • Coastal Cleanup Volunteer Day at the EEC

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day! This year marks the 36th anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day and is one of California's largest volunteer events with sites all over the state participating. Help us pick up litter from the roads and … Read more

    Free
  • Bat Week: Caller ID

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    Bats can be tricky to spot and are often next to impossible identify to species if you're lucky enough to see one whizz by. Thankfully, their echolocation calls can sometimes reveal which species you have flying around you. In celebration … Read more

    Free
  • Wetlands: Natural Shields Against Climate Change

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, EEC 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA, United States

    International Day of Climate Change is on October 24th. Celebrate over the weekend by joining us for this presentation and walk at the Refuge! You'll learn about how wetlands act like natural shields against climate change, and why the wetlands … Read more

  • Are There Gray Foxes in Your Backyard?

    Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge 2 Marshlands Rd., Fremont, CA, United States

    Join us for a virtual program to discuss gray foxes with Bill Leikam! UPDATE: The presentation will take place VIRTUALLY over Zoom due to the ongoing government shutdown. Please register to receive the link. Join the San Francisco Bay Wildlife … Read more

    Free
  • History of Drawbridge

    Virtual CA, United States

    Join Ceal Craig, Ph.D., a 20+ year volunteer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for a unique opportunity to dive into the history of Drawbridge, a historic town that once housed a thriving community on an island along the … Read more

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