Welcome to San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society

San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBayWS) is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Friends Group of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex. We support education, interpretation, and research activities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Our mission is to nurture in the public a sense of understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges, their natural and cultural history, and to conserve, preserve, and restore bay lands as essential wildlife habitat.

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A Natural Partnership: SFBayWS Joins 1% for the Planet
Posted on May 6, 2026
The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society (SFBayWS) is proud to announce that we have joined 1% for the Planet as an official environmental partner! For over 35 years, our mission has been to nurture the relationship between people and the unique ecosystems of the San Francisco Bay. By joining this global movement, we are creating […]

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Marsh-in Summer Camp 2026 Applications Open!
Posted on April 14, 2026
We are so excited to welcome campers to another year of Marsh-In Summer Camp held at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Our 47th year of camp will be held in-person from Monday, July 27th — Wednesday, July 29th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Refuge Headquarters in Fremont at 1 Marshlands […]

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