Pacific Flyway

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

Our wetlands are an important stop on the Pacific Flyway, a major bird migration route. Stroll with docent Laurel Stell to learn why birds migrate, why they stop along the San Francisco Bay, and to spot the birds in action. Trail is easy and level. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at the SF2 trail parking area on the west side of the Dumbarton Bridge. 
 
Driving Directions: The trailhead is located in the west of the Dumbarton Bridge, on the south side of Highway 84.  From the East Bay: Cross the Dumbarton Bridge and exit at the Ravenswood Unit sign near the PG&E substation. Drive the frontage road east, under the bridge and back west. Parking is to your right. From the West (Menlo Park): drive Highway 84 toward the Dumbarton Bridge, exit at the Ravenswood Unit sign and drive east on the frontage road. Parking is to your left. Coordinates: 37°29'43.7"N 122°07'55.6"W
 
Questions? Email: watershedwatchers@sfbws.com; Call: 408-262-5513 ext.104
 
*Please help save trees and the planet by not printing out your tickets.
 
This free program is offered by the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society, the 503(c) nonprofit Friends Group to the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, through the Watershed Watchers Program. This program is a partnership of the <A HREF="http://www.scvurppp.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program</A> (SCVURPPP), the <A HREF="http://www.fws.gov/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service</A>, and the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society. The purpose of this program is to prevent urban runoff pollution and increase the surrounding communities’ knowledge of such pollution, and how to reduce its harmful effects through personal behavior.
 
For more information, and to become a member, please visit <A HREF="http://www.sfbws.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.sfbws.com</A> or call (510) 792-0222 ext. 364.

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