We will be conducting trail maintenance and repairs at Bair Island Trail. Portions of the trail may be closed on either side of the pedestrian bridge from Tuesday March 19th to Friday March 22nd. Every effort will be made to maintain at least one side of the trail for public access during the repairs.
Join us for an exciting evening as we come together craft a new vision for the future of the Environmental Education Center at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This in-person workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time).
Location: Multipurpose Room at George Mayne Elementary School, North First Street, Alviso, CA, USA
We are ready to share a few design options based on the input we received from you at our first community workshop in January. Come see what we what we've come up with and let us know if we are on the right track.
Together, let's create a vibrant and engaging space that inspires future generations to appreciate and protect our natural world. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the transformation! To register.
South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project (Phase I) between the Alviso Slough/Guadalupe River and Coyote Creek is underway. Mallard Slough Trail is closed due to construction as well as sections of Alviso Slough Trail at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Alviso California. Construction hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on weekends as necessary, excluding holidays. Construction is scheduled to finish in June 2025. For more information.
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Headquarters
1 Marshlands Rd.
Fremont, CA 94555
Phone: 510-792-0222
Vehicle entrance gate
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fremont Headquarters/Visitor Center
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Alviso, Environmental Education Center.
Trails
Open sunrise to sunset.
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About Us
The nation's first urban national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
Learn more about national wildlife refuge sits on the southern end of San Francisco Bay. It is indeed a wildlife oasis in an urban sea. The refuge, created in 1972, was largely the result of grassroots efforts by the local community to protect the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. Today, it provides not only critical habitat for threatened and endangered species, but opportunities for people to enjoy the benefits of nature.
What We Do
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat; protect migratory birds and threatened and endangered species; and provide opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities.
Our Species
Fifteen habitat types exist on the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, contributing to the diversity of wildlife on the refuge. More than 340 plant species and 280 species of birds call the refuge home, and millions of individual birds fly through the area during peak migrations. In addition to plants and birds, the refuge provides habitat for fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates!
Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National wildlife refuges provide many opportunities for you to help your community by doing what you love. National wildlife refuges partner with volunteers, youth groups, landowners, neighbors and residents of urban communities to make a lasting difference. Find out how you can help make American lands healthier and communities stronger while doing something personally satisfying.