Beginning Bird Watching: Instructions & Short Walk

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 at the EEC to learn about birds, what to look for, why they are important to humans and the environment.

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.

Interested in learning about the birds you see on your walks? Looking to identifying a few of those favorites? Join us at the Environmental Education Center at the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where Ceal Craig, who still considers herself an advanced beginner, shares how to identify birds, why they are important, and take a walk!Recommended for high school and up, but all are welcome. ADA-compliant parking spaces, trails, and portable toilet are available onsite.This program is brought to you by USFWS volunteer Ceal Craig and 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> (SFBayWS), the nonprofit Friends group supporting the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with support from Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program.Photos: Ceal Craig - taken at the EEC in winter over the years

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