Make Your Own Ice Cream!

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

Join us to make ice cream at the Wildlife Refuge and learn some science!

San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Fremont Programs

Programs at the Fremont unit of the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Join us at the Visitor Center for a family-friendly program to make your own ice cream in a bag! You'll learn a little bit about the science of ice cream making, the importance of salt in nature, and salt in the Bay!All ice cream ingredients provided, but feel free to bring your own toppings for your soon-to-be-made delicious vanilla ice cream! Registration is required so we can ensure we have enough supplies for everyone! We also recommend bringing a towel. This program is suitable for all ages, and anyone under the age of 16 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.This program is led by USFWS volunteers with support from the <a href="https://sfbayws.org" title="https://sfbayws.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society</a>, the nonprofit Friends group to the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges. Special thanks to Cargill, Inc. for donating salt!