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On #GivingTuesday 2022 help us conserve and preserve the essential wildlife habitat of the San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society wants to wish you all happy holidays. No matter what holiday you may celebrate, as we all gather this season, we share the common values of gratitude, compassion, and giving.

#GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, falling on November 29, 2022 this year, has become a day to support not-for-profit organizations.

We hope you will consider the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex with a donation to the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society through PayPal (or you can send a check).

#GivingTuesday 2022

The emerging autumn in California colors

The air is crisp! Sweaters are in! Leaves are changing! Fall is in full swing!

While out on a pumpkin spice latte run, you may have noticed the lovely color changes in the tree leaves on your way. Many of us may wonder why certain trees alter and ultimately shed their leaves at the turn of the season.

Orange Sycamore leaves under a blue sky. Photo credit Justine Belson / USFWS

Orange Sycamore leaves under a blue sky. Photo credit Justine Belson / USFWS

The Fall 2022 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 2, Fall 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 2, Fall 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 2, Fall 2022. This issue’s theme is Partnerships & Learning about California Refuges.

In this issue:

  • Partnerships: South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: Long term partnerships forging
    new collaborations.
  • Fall Birding Migration Paths through National Wildlife Refuges: Take a trip with two passionate birders through the Northern California National Wildlife Refuges. Learn about Refuges in Washington and East Coast. Find out where to learn more about birds in the Bay area: on the Refuge and in local hotspots.
  • Science Reports from the Field: Drought affects Marin Islands NWR and studying habitat loss at Antioch
    Dunes NWR impacting key flower species.
  • Summer Camp 2022: back in person again!
  • Read some updates from CA Audubon, SFBBO, and the upcoming Dark Sky Symposium.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: SFBWS: Ceal Craig, Olivia Poulos. USFWS: Meg Marriott, Taylor Patiga, Derek Carr. Contributors: Ariel Ambruster, Larry Rosenblum, Lisa Myers, Lorna Kropp
Photographers: mbarish Goswami, Carlene Hardt, Ceal Craig, Derek Carr, Ivan Parr, Larry Rosenblum, Mary McGuire, S. Euing, Stu Weiss, Tony Woo, USFWS, Zach Vought

Thanks for reading!

A Special Edition 2022 of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, celebrates a double anniversary

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 1, Special Edition 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 1, Special Edition 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 4, Issue 1, Special Edition 2022. This issue’s theme is Celebrating Anniversaries: 50 years of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and 35 years of the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society.

Enjoy this Special Edition newsletter!

  • Don Edwards SFB NWR is celebrating 50 years this year. Read perspectives and memories of current and former Refuge Managers, learn about the history of hunting on the Refuge, and more.
  • San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society celebrates it 35th year. Read memories of past staff and the President of the Board of Directors.
  • Join us and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge on October 8, 2022.
  • Participate in the Walk for the Wild fund raiser to benefit the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (October 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022).
  • Be part of the Bird Photo Big Day, an event organized by the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory on October 1, 2022.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: Mary Deschene (SFBWS), Ceal Craig (SFBWS), Chris Kitting, PhD (SFBWS). USFWS: Matt Brown, Chris Barr, Melisa Amato, Winnie Chan, Giessell Aguilar.
Photographers: Ambarish Goswami, Miles Harris, Bob Kleinbrahm, USFWS.

Thanks for reading!

The Summer 2022 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 4, Summer 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 4, Summer 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 4, Summer 2022. This issue’s theme is Exploration & Discovery.

In this issue:

  • Citizen Science reports: Puncture Vine and Fish Surveys
  • Latino Conservation Week event Saturday, July 23: This event aims to provide opportunities to recreate in
    public lands, and help them feel included, represented, and safe in outdoor spaces
  • Don Edwards SFB NWR is celebrating 50 years this year!
  • Visitor activities have come back! Learn about what has been happening
  • Past photographs at Don Edwards SFB NWR

Readers' feedback:
Can you spare 5 minutes to complete a survey (five questions plus a few optional ones)? Share your ideas about our quarterly Tide Rising newsletter: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TideRising2022Survey
Let us know how we are doing and what we can do to improve our efforts and serve you better.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: Mary Deschene (SFBWS), Ceal Craig (SFBWS), Giessell Aguilar (USFWS), Paul Mueller (USFWS), James Ervin (Volunteer), Gregg Aronson (Volunteer).
Photographers: Ambarish Goswami, Ceal Craig, Gregg Aronson, Paul Mueller

Thanks for reading!

Donate when you shop on Amazon this Prime Day, July 12-13, 2022

Amazon Prime Day 2022

Amazon Prime Day starts today! This is an annual sale event will runs Tuesday July 12 through Wednesday, July 13 this year. Make your dollars count and support us by starting your shopping at Amazon Smile.

Sounds from the Refuge: A Summer Update

As we roll along into the hot summer here at the Environmental Education Center, we hope you can come and enjoy the cool breeze on the marsh with us! Construction on The South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project has continued – for the next couple of months expect to hear increased construction noise around the Center as important levee reinforcement is done.

Marsh-In Summer Camp! • August 1-5, 2022

Join us for the annual Marsh-In Summer Camp program held at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Environmental Education Center in Alviso. Camp will be held from Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5.

Our summer camp program combines technology and outdoor activities for a safe and engaging experience for campers and their families. This year's camp will include Live Zoom sessions with Refuge Rangers & Biologists, fun self-guided activities, and an opportunity to return to the Refuge in-person!

In order to provide an opportunity for families of all comfort levels, we are excited to host this year's camp in a hybrid model. Activities provided can be done in the comfort of your home, local green space, or at the Refuge. We are also excited about this year's addition of Friday's in-person camp session at the Environmental Education Center.

Live Zoom sessions with Refuge Rangers and Biologists are Monday and Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm. Friday is planned for in-person from 10:00am-2:00pm but is subject to change.

The Spring 2022 Issue of Tide Rising, our quarterly newsletter, is here

by Ceal Craig

Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 3, Spring 2022

Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 3, Spring 2022.

The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is happy to publish the latest issue of its digital newsletter, Tide Rising: Volume 3, Issue 3, Spring 2022. This issue’s theme is Endangered & Threatened Species.

In this issue:

  • Learn about Earth Day Events: see flyers for 4/20 & 4/23 activities.
  • How to minimize human impacts in Wildlife Refuges.
  • Unique volunteering efforts.
  • Learn about the new Quarry Campground.
  • Photographs of the Refuges!

Readers' feedback:
Enjoy and share your ideas for future edition articles! What interests you? Write us.

Editors: Ceal Craig, PhD
Contributors: SFBWS: Chris Kitting, PhD, Felicitas A. Jimenez. Olivia Poulos. USFWS: Gerry McChesney, Giessell Aguilar, Paul Mueller.
Photographers: Ambarish Goswami, Ceal Craig, Chris Kitting, Gerry McChesney, Jonathan Shore, Lydia Woltier, Paul Mueller

Thanks for reading!

Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony: The South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project

A virtual groundbreaking ceremony for Phase I of the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project will take place via Facebook Live on Thursday, April 14th, 2022, from 10:30am to 11:30am. Visit facebook.com/SCVWD and https://www.valleywater.org/ for more details.

The South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project will help reduce coastal flood risk, continue restoration efforts on tidal marsh habitats, and provide additional pedestrian trail access.

For more information about the Shoreline Project directly from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, please check out their website here: https://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects-and-Programs/Projects-b....

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