Earth Month BioBlitz at the EEC

Containing almost 30,000 acres of estuarine habitat, uplands, open water, mudflats, salt ponds, and salt marshes, including much of southern San Francisco Bay, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for many wildlife.  Its purpose is to protect wildlife habitat for endangered species and migratory birds, and to offer opportunities for nature study. The Visitor Center and Nature Store in Fremont, is open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refugeis part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex and is administered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. TheSan Francisco Bay Wildlife Societyis a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Friends group supporting the education, interpretation, and research activities of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges.

Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Come celebrate Earth Month with us at the Refuge and participate in a BioBlitz where we will be documenting different plants and animals!

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center

Alviso Programs

Upcoming events at the Alviso unit of the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, including the Environmental Education Center.

Join us to learn about the Refuge and contribute to community science by participating in a BioBlitz!We will lead a leisurely walk in the Butterfly Garden and on the New Chicago Marsh boardwalk at the Alviso Unit of the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge to look for plants, insects, birds, and much more. This program is suitable for all ages, and the trails are accessible. Those of all experience levels with iNaturalist are welcome to participate. You're also welcome to participate on your own at other parts of the Refuge!Want to be ready to go? Create an <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org" title="https://www.inaturalist.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iNaturalist</a> account and download the app on your smartphone. We also recommend joining our iNaturalist Project in advance by searching for "<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/don-edwards-sf-bay-nwr-april-2025-bioblitz" title="https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/don-edwards-sf-bay-nwr-april-2025-bioblitz" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Don Edwards SF Bay NWR April 2025 BioBlitz</a>" We will help you with the rest!Other Considerations:<ul><li>Driving Directions: We recommend using Google Maps to navigate to the "Environmental Education Center (EEC)" or 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso, CA 95002.</li><li>ADA-compliant parking spaces, trails, and restrooms are available on-site.</li><li>Bring a smartphone, comfortable clothing including layers and sun protection, and a reusable water bottle.</li><li>Please note that pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed at this portion of the Refuge. </li></ul>If you need any more accommodations, please don't hesitate to reach out to watershedwatchers@sfbayws.org.This program is brought to you by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBWS), the nonprofit Friends group to the US Fish &amp; Wildlife Service, thanks to support from the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP).

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