Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Location Details
1 Marshlands Rd.
Fremont
CA
94555
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History of Drawbridge at the Visitor Center

Town of Drawbridge. Credit: Cris Benton
Town of Drawbridge. Credit: Cris Benton
Join the Refuge for a presentation at the Visitor Contact Station on the Bay Area's historic abandoned town! About fifty years ago, the last inhabitant of Drawbridge left. Drawbridge was a small community in the middle of the South Bay marshes, about 3 miles north of Alviso, that existed from the late 1880s to mid-1970s. Learn about what was the catalyst for it to form, why people lived there, and about their life and times on Drawbridge.

Earth Day at the Refuge

Event flyer
Event flyer

Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Earth Day at the Refuge to celebrate our Earth and its endangered species & learn how we can do our part to protect them!

Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation

Don Edwards Refuge 50th Anniversary Logo
Don Edwards Refuge 50th Anniversary Logo

You are invited to a celebratory Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge 50th anniversary open house, including guided walks, ranger talks, crafts and activities, refreshments, and fun for all!

Here is the day's activities:

Geology Walk

Bike Ride Tour at Don Edwards SFB National Wildlife Refuge
Bike Ride Tour at Don Edwards SFB National Wildlife Refuge

Join one of our Student Conservation Association interns, Haleigh, for a fun walk amongst the refuge habitats to discuss the geology of the area. We’ll learn about the geologic history of San Francisco Bay during a short presentation and then head outside for an interactive walk on our trails. The history of salt harvesting in the South Bay will be highlighted as we walk through the historic and restored salt marshes. Appropriate for all ages. Reservations Required.